RAM's beefy and capable 3500 can tow up to 30,000 pounds—it’s the top offering from Chrysler’s truck brand. Like other full-size trucks in its segment, a RAM 3500 can be tailored to almost any purpose, whether as a basic work truck or a lavish alternative to a luxury car.
What's New for 2014
The Ram 3500 gains a supplemental air suspension system that improves ride quality while towing.
Choosing Your Ram 3500
There are plenty of ways to spec your Ram, including two-wheel or four-wheel drive, and a choice of engines, transmissions, cab sizes and bed lengths in a lineup of several trim levels.
- Tradesman:
The base 3500 is a rare-bones work truck with vinyl seats and manual functions. - SLT:
No one will call the SLT fancy, but it adds some nice touches like a satellite radio and an electronic brake controller for trailers. - Big Horn:
This is a step up with features like premium cloth upholstery, remote start, UConnect with voice command, and Chrysler's telematics system. - Laramie:
The classier Laramie includes a nine-speaker stereo, a rearview camera, and a 10-way driver's seat with power lumbar support. - Laramie Longhorn:
Things get more luxurious in the Longhorn, with amenities like satellite radio and traffic alerts, Bluetooth, wood and leather trim and high-backed bucket seats. - Laramie Limited:
The ne plus ultra Laramie comes with luxury-car perks like leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, and rain-sensitive windshield wipers.
Your Engine Options
- 383-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 Hemi
- 410-horsepower 6.4-liter Hemi
- 350-horsepower 6.7-liter Cummins Diesel
5.7L V8 | 6.4L V8 | Cummins Diesel | |
Tradesmen | X | X | X |
SLT | X | X | X |
Big Horn | X | X | X |
Laramie | X | X | X |
Laramie Longhorn | X | X |
Your Cab Size Options
Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega | |
Tradesmen | X | X | |
SLT | X | X | X |
Big Horn | X | X | |
Laramie | X | X | |
Laramie Longhorn | X | X |
A full-size truck is many different things to many different people—choose the RAM 3500 that best suits your needs and budget.