The Ram 3500 here at DeMontrond Auto Country in Conroe, TX offers three engine and power train options to label the truck "Best in Class" when it comes to towing and payload capacity.
The Ram 3500's most powerful power train is built upon the presence of a Cummins diesel engine. The diesel in the Ram 3500 is a 6.7-liter high-output turbo diesel with an inline six-engine. This particular engine offers the highest amount of torque and maximum payload for the one-ton truck class. This particular engine offers the ability to tow a whopping 37,100 pounds and gives a max payload of 6,570 pounds. The high output diesel offers an astounding 1,075 lb.-ft of torque.
The Ram 3500 can also be equipped with a Cummins diesel that is the same size but is not considered a high-output engine. This particular diesel offers 850 lb.-ft of torque and a maximum towing capacity of 22,670 pounds.
The third engine available to the Ram 3500 is a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 gasoline engine that provides 429 lb.-ft of torque and the ability to tow up to 18,210 pounds.