

And it’s so big that it might not fit into your garage at home. On top of that, its length and height make it a bear to drive and park in congested areas, or maneuver around just about any parking lot. It sits so high off the ground that the optional running boards are a necessity to help passengers get in or out.

In other words, the heavy-duty Ram 2500 is a lot of truck. Properly equipped, the Ram 3500 has the ability to tow an astounding 35,100 pounds and handle a 7,680-pound payload, which includes the weight of the passengers in the cabin and the cargo in the bed. These trucks are often used by commercial contractors, ranchers, and farmers during the week, and on weekends by people who haul horses, RV trailers, or big boats. Heavy-duty trucks (which typically use 2500/3500 or 250/350 nomenclature) are extra robust pickups built primarily for towing and hauling, compared with the more mainstream 1500/150-level pickups. Ram has revised its 25 heavy-duty pickup trucks with an eye toward making them quieter, more luxurious, and smoother-riding, and with increased towing and hauling abilities.
