Review and specifications
2026 Ram 3500
The heavy-duty Ram 3500 promises industry-leading hauling and towing capabilities. It competes with the other Detroit monster trucks. Most important, the new Ram 3500 offers key advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot warning on all versions. The standard gasoline powertrain is a 6.4-liter V8 that puts out 410 horsepower teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The diesel-powered version boasts a 400-hp, 6.7-liter 6-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic. When properly equipped, the Ram 3500 can tow up to 35,100 pounds. It continues to offer the excellent Uconnect infotainment system, with an optional 12-inch fully configurable screen.
- Market value
- $51,738
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 6
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- mega cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 8-speed
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $51,738
- Retail value range
- $41,000 - $96,175
- Original MSRP range
- $47,785 - $92,980
- Trade-in range
- $34,865 - $87,900
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 239 in
- Width
- 84 in
- Height
- 78 in
- Wheelbase
- 149 in
- Weight
- 6,590 lb
- Maximum load
- 4,150 lb
- Towing capacity
- 35,100 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
Environmental impact
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Ram
In our road tests, compared to other full-sized pickups, the Ram 1500 is exceptionally comfortable. It has coil-spring suspension that cushions the ride against rough roads, and a large cabin that’s as quiet as those we’ve found in expensive luxury cars. Compared to many other vehicles, its screens and controls are exceptionally simple and intuitive to operate. Outside of the cabin, Ram’s trucks will meet most professional’s requirements for moving things like lumber or heavy equipment, though competitors like Ford and Chevrolet have higher tow ratings. New Ram trucks sit in the middle of our reliability ratings. Used Ram trucks score on the low end for reliability.
Vehicle ID: 38068 Updated: December 4, 2025
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