The Ram family of pickup trucks is renowned for high-quality interiors, powerful performance, and impressive utility ratings. The biggest and most capable of these trucks is the Ram 3500, big brother of the bunch and ready for the toughest jobs that Richmond drivers have to offer. At Bob Allen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we want to help you get to know this pickup better, and we've compared it to two of its main competitors to illustrate what sets it apart.
When you're looking around the greater Lexington area for a new, heavy-duty truck, the Ram 3500 is waiting at our Maple Avenue dealership to impress you with its comfort, features, and power. But we know that there may be other full-sized pickups out there competing for your attention. To help make your shopping experience easier, and to help you choose the ideal model for your needs, here are several ways in which the Ram 3500 comes out ahead when compared side by side with the similarly sized and equipped Ford F-350 and Chevy Silverado 3500.
Ram 3500 vs. Ford F-350
- Standard features. With the Ram 3500, Lebanon and Nicholasville drivers can expect more great features as standard equipment than they get with the Ford F-350. For example, the Ram truck comes with a standard touchscreen infotainment system, and every crew cab style model also gets standard keyless entry. Neither of these are standard for the Ford F-350 until higher up the trim level lineup.
- Power and output. If you're the type of Lexington driver who likes to get the most bang for your buck with a base model, the Ram 3500 truck with the standard V8 gas engine is the way to go. It offers up greater horsepower than the entry-level F-350 model with standard engine.
- Options and storage. When it comes to personalizing your heavy-duty truck to make it more suitable for your lifestyle and personality, the Ram 3500 has one extra cab option that the Ford F-350 does not – the Mega Cab. An extra-large version of the traditional, four-door crew cab style, this version has more space between the rear seats and the back of the cab to give drivers an impressive amount of secure, interior cargo storage. It also allows room for the backseats to recline. The F-350, on the other hand, doesn't have this option, the reclining seats, or the extra storage.
Ram 3500 vs. Chevy Silverado 3500
- Engine options and performance. The Ram 3500 comes with a menu of capable engine options that are up for any job, big or small. The list includes a 410-horsepower gas V8, a 370-horsepower diesel six-cylinder with 850 pound-feet of torque, and a high-output diesel that offers 470 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Chevy Silverado 3500 only has two engines – one gas and one diesel, and neither can reach the level of output that the Ram engines deliver.
- Towing and utility. With its more-powerful engines, the Ram 3500 also tows more than the Chevy Silverado 3500. When your biggest jobs call, the Ram 3500 is up to the task, with a top towing capacity of 37,090 pounds. The Chevy Silverado 2500 tops out at 36,000 pounds. Additionally,, the Ram truck has a max payload ability of 7,680 pounds, while the Chevy can haul up to 7,442 pounds.
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See for yourself what sets Ram engineering apart. Stop and see us to learn more about this model and to get behind the wheel for a test drive of your own.