2020 RAM 2500 vs 2020 RAM 3500

If you need a heavy-duty hauler that can double as a mobile office or family vacation wagon, then a RAM 2500 or 3500 pickup should top your list. Both RAM heavy-duty models offer formidable gas and diesel engine options that can make quick work of your toughest Pekin and Washington job sites. Not sure which HD model is right for you? In this RAM truck comparison from Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT Morton, we’ll compare RAM 2500 vs. 3500 towing capacity, engine specs, and interior features to help you make the call.

RAM 2500 vs. 3500: Towing Capacity

When it comes to towing power, RAM trucks bear the standard when you compare pickup trucks across the market. But don’t take it from us: specs like these make it pretty hard to argue with the RAM reputation. Here’s the kind of power you can expect from a 2500 or 3500 equipped with the diesel engine option:

• 2020 RAM 2500 — Max diesel towing capacity of 19,780 pounds and max diesel torque of 850 lb-ft
• 2020 RAM 3500 — Max diesel towing capacity of 35,100 pounds and max diesel torque of 1,000 lb-ft

RAM 2500 vs. 3500: Engine Specs

Compare the RAM 2500 vs. 3500 towing capacity, and you’ll see that the 3500’s higher price point brings more than double the torque — a big advantage if you expect to tow at max capacity. We’ll continue our truck comparison with a closer look at the gasoline and diesel engine options for both models: