

When properly equipped, the Ram lends itself easily to fifth-wheel towing (hooking up a heavy trailer directly to the frame through the bed), and it can be outfitted with a snow-plow preparation kit. IMPRESSIVE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWRs). We also measured 14 mpg overall - about on par with other HD trucks. 20 Trailer Towing Chart SAE J2807 Compliant Max. 6.7L Cummins High Output in Ram 3500, max towing vaults to a jaw-dropping 31,210 lb. At any rate, our Cummins-equipped Ram delivered stump-pulling torque and was able to sprint the Ram 2500 to 60 mph in less than 9 seconds. And, it's a different, more heavy-duty truck engine than the passenger-car oriented diesel engine offered on the Ram 1500. This strong-pulling diesel is a bit noisy with some engine clatter, however. Most HD buyers are likely to opt for the torque-rich 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-six-cylinder engine instead of Chrysler's powerful 383-hp, 5.7-liter V8. The Ram also benefits from an easy-to-use infotainment system. 2018Ram2500Specifications Forthemostup-to-datespecifications, ENGINES 5.7LHEMI®V8 6.4LHEMIV8 6. Namely, the coil-spring rear suspension delivers a ride that is a bit more civilized than those of competing heavy-duty trucks. This big heavy-duty (HD) truck enjoys the same improvements that the Ram 1500 benefited from over the last few years. Find the engine specs, MPG, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2018 Ram Truck 2500 Crew Cab Laramie 4WD T-Diesel. Looking for a true workhorse? Look no further than the Ram 2500.
