12 Difference Between Ram 2500 and 3500

1. TOWING CAPACITY: RAM 2500: 17,890 lbs. maximum diesel towing capacity. RAM 3500: 31,210 lbs. maximum diesel towing capacity. 2. Handling: The RAM 2500 has a smaller turning radius than the RAM 3500, allowing you to more easily get in and out of tight spots. 3. RAM 2500: MSRP STARTING AT $33,045 RAM 3500: MSRP STARTING AT $34,445 4. Chassis Cab: The Ram 3500 is available with as a commercial-grade truck and with a chassis cab, which means the truck doesn’t have a truck bed behind the cab. The Ram 2500 is not available with a chassis cab. 5. CARGO HAULING: RAM 2500: 3,497 lbs. maximum standard payload. RAM 3500: 7,390 lbs. maximum standard payload. 6. The 2500 and 3500 are preferred by Spanaway service workers who need to tow and carry heavy loads. 7. HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE: RAM 2500: Up to 410-hp on gasoline, and as much as 800 lb-ft of peak diesel torque. RAM 3500: Up to 410-hp on gasoline, and as much as 900 lb-ft of peak diesel torque.