If your small business requires you to haul tons of materials or tow heavy equipment near Tampa, St. Petersburg, Brandon, and Clearwater, FL, you’ll need a heavy-duty truck up to the task. As an extension of your fleet, your next truck must deliver the performance you expect from any crew member. Touted as one of the "Most Advanced Ram Heavy Duty Pickups Ever," the Ram 3500 could be your next trusted team member.
Read this review of the Ram 3500 from Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to determine if this powerful performer is a good match for your fleet. Then, contact us to get behind the wheel and put the Ram 3500 through its paces.
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TRAILER REVERSE STEERING CONTROL
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UCONNECT® 5 NAV
Although the Ram 3500 has been around since 1994, it continues to evolve while cementing its reputation for being durable, reliable, and highly capable. With the latest model year, the Ram 3500 makes aesthetic and practical updates while remaining timeless.
Beyond its size, this Ram is ready to make a lasting impression thanks to recent exterior style enhancements. Its newly refreshed elements include new exterior colors, LED headlamps, trim-specific front fascias and grilles, and an expanded wheel lineup.
Further customization options are available, including two-tone color combinations and packages such as the Night Edition that adds an aggressive stealth-like mood to your Ram 3500 with:
- 20-inch Black aluminum wheels
- Black exterior badging and accents
- Black wheel center hub
- Black grille
- Sport Performance Hood
As a result, your Ram 3500 will announce your presence in a bigger, bolder way and continue to make an impression long after you’ve driven off into the distance.
Each of the five trim levels of the Ram 3500 offers distinguishing aspects while staying true to the Ram spirit:
- Tradesman
- Big Horn
- Laramie
- Limited Longhorn
- Limited
Whether you choose the base Tradesman trim, which is anything but basic, or the top-end Limited with luxury features, you’ll enjoy thrilling good looks, impressive capability, and next-level amenities.
To ensure your Ram 3500 provides the practicality you need, you can choose from two cab and two bed sizes. Regardless of your crew-to-cargo needs, you can find the exact configuration to meet them. Plus, with various upfits available, you can customize your Ram 3500 to fit your business perfectly, making it your most valuable team member.
Above all else, your truck needs to be ready to perform. Whether you're loading up materials and tools in the truck bed or hitching heavy machinery to haul to a job site, the Ram 3500 is prepared to handle everything. And when your workdays melt into the weekends, that same workhorse is ready to become your faithful travel companion and head to the campsite or mountain cabin.
The Ram 3500 comes standard with aHeavy-Duty 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine that generates 405 horsepower (HP) and 429 lb-ft of torque and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It adapts to driving conditions for seamless shifting, maximum torque, and optimal efficiency.
Still, that's just the beginning. Choose the available High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine that unleashes 430 HP and a best-in-class 1,075 lb-ft of torque for extra strength and torque. Regardless, you can travel confidently on and off the road thanks to the standard 4x2 and available 4x4 drivetrain systems. You can travel without limitation, taking your truck from the asphalt into the rough, with complete peace of mind.
Some jobs call for lighter-weight tools and equipment. Based on your chosen bed length, you'll have up to 74.7 cubic feet of cargo volume to fill.
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Cargo Volume
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| 6 feet 4 inches | 57.5 cu. ft. |
| 8 feet | 74.7 cu. ft. |
Along with ample space, the Ram 3500 can withstand a payload weight of up to 7,680 pounds.
Because it’s a Ram, you can tow with confidence, knowing your truck can tackle heavy-duty tasks without breaking a sweat. When properly equipped, the Ram 3500 can tow up to 37,090 pounds of trailer weight. If large and heavy loads are your everyday experience, the Ram 3500 is ready to assist.
It takes more than brawn to handle the projects that fill your days' hours—you’ll need to have brains, too. Luckily, the Ram 3500 has plenty of features to make your team’s workdays—and your family’s weekends—more enjoyable and productive.
Staying connected and updated with the office or your home base is easy thanks to the latest Uconnect® 5 system with its largest-in-class available 14.4-inch touchscreen. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ provide easy access to your contacts, apps, maps, music, and more. Extend navigational and entertainment privileges to your copilot with the available class-exclusive 10.25-inch Passenger Interactive Display extends navigational and entertainment privileges to your copilot.
Keeping an eye on your trailer is easier than ever with the available Digital Rearview Mirror. It offers multiple viewpoints from exterior mirrors and a live video stream from a rear-facing camera mounted to your trailer. As a result, you'll remain alert and aware, helping keep your crew and load safe.
The Ram 3500 uses every nook and cranny practically by offering several class-exclusive features. The fold-flat load floor maximizes available cargo space by providing under-seat storage for items best stowed out of the way. Secure rear in-floor Ram bins and a center console rear cubby bin enable you to stash smaller items easily.
Of course, practicality is more than sufficient space to stow and go—especially when discussing the Ram 3500. The new Onboard Power Panel turns your Ram 3500 into a generator with a 2.4-kilowatt inverter, enabling you to power your tools and equipment from the bed or the available RamBox® Cargo Management System. The two lockable, drainable storage bins include LED lighting, a 115-volt outlet, and more.
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The prime objective of heavy-duty trucks is capability, and the Ram 3500 is ready to tackle your to-do list. It outpaces the Chevy Silverado 3500 easily when it comes to engineering and what you can do with its power. If you have big jobs in the future, trust the Ram 3500 with your work needs.
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Silverado 3500
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| 37,090 bs. | MAX TOWING | 36,000 lbs. |
| 1,075 lb-ft | MAX TORQUE | 975 lb-ft |
| 7,680 lbs. | MAX PAYLOAD | 7,237 lbs. |
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Along with fierce power and potential, your crew will also appreciate a more comfortable ride. A bit of added style helps when you’re looking to stand out on the street. The Ram 3500 gives you more to enjoy than the Ford F-350, from cleaner air to more colors that suit your business’ branding.
Ram 3500 |
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F-350 |
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| 20 | COLORS | 10 |
| Standard | AIR FILTRATION | Not Available |
| 17 speakers | PREMIUM AUDIO | 14 speakers |
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Compared with the GMC Sierra 3500, the Ram 3500 is the clear winner in terms of performance. It excels at what heavy-duty trucks do best: bringing more gear along with you and tackling whatever lies ahead.
Ram 3500 |
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Sierra 3500 |
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| 37,090 lbs. | MAX TOWING | 36,00 lbs. |
| 1,075 lb-ft | MAX TORQUE | 975 lb-ft |
| 7,680 lbs. | MAX PAYLOAD | 5,171 lb-ft |
The Ram 3500's power and smart design make it an easy choice for your small business's next fleet vehicle. As you prepare for your next series of jobs or recreational getaways in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Brandon, and Clearwater, FL, you can count on this fierce pickup to rise to the occasion every time.
Are you ready to take the next steps in making the Ram 3500 yours? Contact us at Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today—we’ll schedule a test drive and walk you through the process. Our team is ready to help you get the keys to your next trusted team member!
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