The Powertrain Options of the RAM 3500
Whether you are embarking on an adventure, exploring the city street, or transporting heavy equipment, the RAM 3500 available at Tom Whiteside Auto Sales is a capable and rugged truck for the Job. This heavy-duty pickup truck offers powerful gasoline and diesel engines for uncompromising performance and reliability. Furthermore, the power plants are paired with advanced transmission options, ensuring smooth shifts, seamless power delivery, and responsive handling. The powertrain also provides massive towing and hauling capabilities to help you easily carry or tow heavy equipment. Check out our RAM Truck inventory at Tom Whiteside Auto Sales to find the new RAM 3500 for sale near Columbus, OH.
Robust Gasoline Engine
The RAM 3500 features the legendary 6.4L HEMI® V8 as its standard engine. This powerhouse utilizes variable-cam timing technology to deliver a best-in-class standard 410 gas horsepower. It also offers 429 lb-ft of torque, providing impressive capability for the most demanding tasks. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the 6.4L HEMI® V8 delivers a high level of refinement and fully electronic operation, ensuring smooth and responsive shifts. The transmission’s on-the-fly shift mapping further enhances the driving experience. Furthermore, the RAM Truck boasts a towing capacity of 18,210 pounds and a payload capacity of 7,680 pounds to handle the toughest hauling and pulling jobs effortlessly.
High-performance Turbo Diesel Engine
Under the hood, the RAM 3500 also offers a 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine, renowned for its remarkable responsiveness and impressive torque ratings. This power plant produces 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque, delivering outstanding capability without sacrificing efficiency. Paired with a sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission optimized specifically for this engine, drivers can expect seamless performance with minimal noise, vibration, and harshness. Furthermore, the engine ensures a towing capacity of 22,660 pounds, coupled with a payload capacity of 6,830 pounds, to confidently meet the demands of any job. This heavy-duty pickup truck is also available with a high-output version of the 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine to enhance durability, performance, and capability. This powerhouse generates 420 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. With this setup powering the rear or all-wheels, the RAM 3500 truck delivers up to 37,090 pounds of towing capacity and 6,560 lbs of payload capacity.
Advanced Performance-enhancing Features
Some enhancements complement the engines for better performance, including the trailer reverse steering control, simplifying maneuvering trailers. Furthermore, the auto-level rear air suspension ensures a smooth ride, while the Class V receiver hitch and trailer brake controller contribute to robust towing power. The available trailer surround-view camera ensures you stay aware of your surroundings. Additionally, adaptive cruise control and active grille shutters optimize efficiency. Schedule a test drive to experience the RAM 3500 features at Tom Whiteside Auto Sales. As a reliable RAM dealer, we also offer top RAM Truck service. Call us or visit our RAM dealership near Columbus, OH, today to see the top deals on RAM Trucks.
