RAM 2500 2016 Owner's Manual

2500/3500

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Properly secure all cargo.

DOES IT ALL.DOES IT ALL.

Properly secure all cargo.

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CAPABILITY.

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FROM HEAD TO TOE,

IT’S MADE TO TOW.

By design, these trucks are born and bred to pull and haul. Huge available 7 x 11-inch trailer-towing mirrors with a power-folding feature make your Ram Heavy Duty a command and control center for towing.

Go—and tow—in the know: the full-color high-resolution screens in select Ram models feature dozens of graphics, conveying real-time data on virtually every mechanical function.

Available frame-mounted Mopar Gooseneck Hitch Assembly with easy ball removal for fast ﬂatbed conversion. Optional Fifth-Wheel/ Gooseneck Prep Package includes in-bed 7-pin connector. (Ball not included in Packages.)

Ram 3500 with available Cummins

High Output Turbo Diesel

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Ram 3500 with 6.4L HEMI

Available Mopar Fifth-Wheel Hitch enables super-tough trailer towing with authority. Options include a hitch with sliding rails or one that mounts directly into the optional Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package mounts, saving time and effort.

*A note about this brochure: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found on the last page. †When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.

HOW RAM VIEWS TOWING.

There’s no looking back…to the old days, that is. Only Ram Heavy Duty offers an available, class-exclusive on-screen display of the cargo bed—ideal for gooseneck or ﬁfth-wheel hookups. Add the available ParkView conventional trailer hookups—plus the capability to toggle between the two views on the 8.4-inch touchscreen—and you’re looking at exceptional towing convenience.

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* Cargo-View Camera

Rear Back-Up Camera

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for an invaluable

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to ease

Ram 3500 with available Cummins

High Output Turbo Diesel

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RAM 2500/3500 TOWING CAPABILITY

2500 towing specs

Maximum loaded trailer weights (when properly equipped)

Axle

GCWR

Ratio

3.73 15,000

3.73 18,300

4.10 20,300

3.73 19,800

4.10 17,500

4.10 22,800

3.42 25,300

3.42 24,300

POWERTRAIN

5.7L HEMI® V8 CNG/ 66RFE 6-speed

5.7L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.4L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

Automatic Transmission

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/ 68RFE 6-speed

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/ G56

6-speed

3500 towing specs

Maximum loaded trailer weights (when properly equipped)

2500 — SAE J2807 STANDARD COMPLIANT

Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab

8' BOX 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 6'4" BOX

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

12,520 9,980 9,190 6,960

11,890 11,510 11,520 11,200 11,390 11,030 11,040 10,780

13,890 13,510 13,520 13,190 13,390 13,020 13,040 12,780

13,320 12,930 12,940 12,630 12,810 12,460 12,520 12,240

10,030

16,320 15,930 15,940 15,630 15,810 15,460 15,520 15,240

17,980

16,890 16,450 16,450 16,140 16,300 15,960 16,100 14,870

17,540 17,510 17,210 17,370 17,030 17,170 15,540

3500 — SAE J2807 STANDARD COMPLIANT

Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab

8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 6'4" BOX DRW

Turbo

Axle

GCWR

Ratio

3.73 18,400

4.10 20,400

3.73 19,900

4.10 22,900

4.10 23,400

3.42 25,300

3.73 27,300

4.10 30,300

3.42 25,300

3.42 29,300

3.73 33,800

4.10 39,100

3.42 24,300

3.73 26,300

POWERTRAIN

5.7L HEMI® V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.4L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.7L Cummins Diesel I-6/ 68RFE 6-speed

Automatic Transmission

6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel I-6/ AISIN

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/ G56

6-speed

MT = Manual Transmission | DRW = Dual Rear Wheel | Weights given in lb. | Numbers in Black boxes reflect max ratings.

1. Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values and rounded to the nearest 10 lb.

2. Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.

3. Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.

4. GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.

5. Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. Passenger Weight = 300 lb. Options Weight = 100 lb. Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for conventional hitch, 70 lb for gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th-wheel. Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for conventional hitch, 15 percent of the gross trailer weight for a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight. Box-Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame.

6. The maximum tongue weight for Class V (hitch receiver) is limited to 1,800 lb.

7. A 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. A gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 25,000 lb.

8. 13,800 lb. GVW stated for Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L V8 with 4.10 axle ratio applies to Tradesman

6-speed

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

11,910 11,560 11,520 11,200 11,410 11,020 11,270 10,990

13,910 13,560 13,520 13,200 13,410 13,020 13,270 12,990

13,370 12,970 13,020 12,640 12,970 12,640 12,830 12,470 12,450 12,100 12,710 12,400 12,210 12,020

16,370 15,970 15,970 15,640 15,830 15,470 15,710 15,400

16,520 16,140 15,950 15,600 15,710 15,520

17,910 17,560 17,550 17,180 17,490 17,200 17,360 17,010 17,000 16,660 17,160 16,800 16,770 16,460

19,550 19,180 19,000 18,660 18,770 18,460

22,550 22,180 22,000 21,660 21,770 21,460

17,770 17,420 17,350 17,050 17,210 16,860 17,020 16,660

21,410 21,030 20,860 20,510 20,620 20,320

25,910 25,530 25,360 25,010 25,120 24,820

31,210

30,830 30,660 30,310 30,420 30,120

16,870 16,520 16,510 16,130 16,450 16,160 16,320 15,960 15,960 15,610 16,120 15,760 15,720 15,420

18,510 18,130 17,960 17,610 17,720 17,420

and ST packages only. All other price classes for this configuration (Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L V8 with 4.10 axle ratio) is 13,700 lb.

RAM 2500/3500 PAYLOAD CAPABILITY

2500 Payload specs

Maximum payload capacities (when properly equipped)

POWERTRAIN GVWR

5.7L HEMI® V8 CNG/ 66RFE 6-speed

5.7L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.4L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.7L Cummins

Automatic Transmission

Turbo Diesel I-6/ 68RFE 6-speed

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/

G56 6-speed

3500 Payload specs

Maximum payload capacities (when properly equipped)

POWERTRAIN GVWR

5.7L HEMI® V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

6.4L HEMI V8/ 66RFE 6-speed

Automatic Transmission

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/ 68RFE 6-speed

6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel I-6/ AISIN 6-speed

6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6/

G56 6-speed

MT = Manual Transmission | DRW = Dual Rear Wheel | Weights given in lb. | Numbers in Black boxes reflect max ratings.

1. Weights are estimated values rounded to the nearest 10 lb.

2. Payload = GVWR minus Base Weight.

3. Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.

4. GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.

5. 3500 Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L V8 with 4.10 axle ratio, GVWR of 13,800 lb applies to Tradesman

9,200

9,000

8,510

10,000

10,100 10,300 10,500 10,700

11,000

11,300 10,200 10,400 10,500 10,800

11,100 11,200 11,400

13,300 13,700 13,800 13,900 14,000

11,100 11,500 11,600 11,700

12,000 12,300 12,400 14,000

11,100 11,500 11,600 11,700

12,000 12,300 12,400 14,000

11,100 11,500 11,600 11,700

12,000 12,300 12,400 14,000

Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab

8' BOX 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 6'4" BOX

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

2,350 1,970 1,850 1,630

3,060 2,680 2,690 2,370 2,560 2,200 2,210 1,960

1,510

3,990

3,160 2,720 2,690 2,380 2,540 2,200 2,340 2,030

3,060 2,630 2,630 2,310 2,470 2,130 2,280 1,960

Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab

8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 6'4" BOX DRW

4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

4,080

3,930

4,140

3,940

4,180

4,230 4,160

4,040

4,090 4,020

4,140

4,190 4,120

3,600 3,610 3,300 3,480 3,130 3,190 2,910

4,090

4,040

6,890 6,510 6,320 5,970 6,080 5,890 7,290 6,910

7,390

6,720 6,350 6,170 5,830 5,940 5,630

6,580 6,200 6,030 5,680 5,790 5,490

6,680 6,300 6,130 5,780 5,890 5,590

package only. All other price classes for this configuration (Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L V8 with 4.10 axle ratio), GVWR is 13,700 lb.

2500

3500

3,970

4,480 4,340

4,390 4,360

4,010

4,500

4,440 4,370

7,020 6,670 6,590

4,070

4,530

4,480

3,920

4,380

4,330

4,030

4,490

4,430

4,480

6,680

3,930

4,270

3,790

4,130

3,890

4,230

ONLY RAM HEAVY DUTY OFFERS THE MOST GAS-

POWERED V8 ENGINE OPTIONS.

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A LEGEND

5.7L HEMI® V8 • 383 HP

400 LB-FT OF TORQUE

+ Competitive fuel efﬁciency, accompanied by performance

and capability measured in tens of thousands of miles. When compared to other V8 engines in the class, the

5.7-liter HEMI V8 in single-rear-wheel Ram Heavy Duty models delivers incredible standard power and torque.

+ iDFSO (interactive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off)

turns off the ﬂow of fuel during deceleration, with no noticeable changes in operation, helping enhance fuel efficiency.

+ You expect this powerhouse to do the job. Heavy-

duty cooling is standard on all HEMI V8 engines.

A BRUTE

6.4L HEMI V8 • 410 HP

429 LB-FT OF TORQUE

+ Best-in-class

HEMI V8: 410 working horses give you the ideal gas engine for acceleration and highway merging and cruising, even under the heaviest loads.

+ Best-in-class

gives Ram Heavy Duty unrivaled authority—up to 16,320 lb on 2500 models, and up to 16,520 lb on Ram 3500 DRW models. (All towing ﬁgures apply to properly equipped trucks.)

+ Along with that best-in-class

best-in-class

torque levels are rated at a super-competent 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm.

+ The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 offers the advanced technology of

Individual Cylinder Fuel Control, a diagnostic monitoring system that enables air/fuel refinements and ensures ideal mixtures for each individual cylinder.

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gas horsepower from the 6.4-liter

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gas towing with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8

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gas torque; the 6.4-liter HEMI V8

gas horsepower is

+ The cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

is unique for a gas engine; common to diesel engines, the EGR System is designed to enhance fuel efﬁciency in heavy-load and uphill towing situations. Heavy-duty cooling further enhances performance.

+ Fuel-efﬁcient performance is engineered into the

electro-mechanical heart of the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. Operating with seamless precision, our MDS/Fuel Saver Technology helps save fuel with no compromise or noticeable changes in engine operation. While cruising at highway speeds, the engine shuts off four of the eight cylinders, maintaining speeds with four-cylinder-like efﬁciency.

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+ Best-in-class

equipped with the available 6.4-liter HEMI V8 delivers a top-tier payload rating of 7,390 lb when properly equipped.

payload rounds it out. A Ram 3500

THE TRANSMISSION: e 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 are mated to the long-proven

66RFE 6-speed automatic. is component delivers heavy-duty levels of capability for towing and hauling.

Count on driver-adaptive shifting, three multiple clutch packs, dual lters on a dual-stage pump and an

independent lubrication cooler to ensure ample pressures—and peace of mind—under all driving situations and

towing/hauling conditions.

RAM TOUGH TRANSFER CASES

The two transfer cases employed by Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Dut y are exactly what you need for ultra-4x4 capability. The BorgWarner BW 44–46 transfer

case features responsive electronic shift-on-the-fly engineering, with three operating ranges, plus Neutral.

The manually activated BW 44–47 transfer case also features three operating ranges, plus Neutral. Both of these impressive units offer a low-range reduction

ratio of 2.64:1—an ideal ratio when off road in a slow rock-climbing situation, or when using your Ram 4x4 on challenging terrain or steep grades. You need

capability and performance that exceeds the need, and Ram Heavy Duty pickups are designed to excel.

A MONSTER

6.7L CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL

385 HP • 900 LB-FT OF TORQUE

Proven in worldwide use, the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel is engineered to the

tolerances and durability to power semi-class big rigs. As available diesel engine

for Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, each of the three Cummins calibrations

specifically addresses job-rated use and optimal transmission output. The results

give Ram Heavy Duty models uncompromising strength for towing and hauling.

All power outputs of the Cummins feature a next-generation Diesel Exhaust Fluid

(DEF) System, a super-efficient Diesel Cooling System with 11-blade fan and,

exclusive to the class,

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in-class

available torque of 900 lb-ft that the Cummins High Output churns out in

Ram 3500 models.

Cummins + Ram Heavy Duty. It’s a working combination that’s now in excess

of two million applications—the ever-growing figure that sums up the enduring

quality of this working partnership.

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a “smart” diesel exhaust brake. Output culminates in that best-

+ Best-in-class

is part of the Cummins legacy. With the available Cummins High Output Turbo, you can take advantage of that best-in-class 900 lb-ft of torque and 385 horsepower, with towing rated at 31,210 lb. (All towing ﬁgures apply to properly equipped trucks.)

TRANSMISSIONS: ese components are designed to manage awesome levels of torque over

decades of use. Packaged with the 350 hp/660 lb-ft Cummins is the class-exclusive

6-speed manual; available for the 370/800 Cummins is the 68RFE automatic. For the

Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel and its best-in-class

the AISIN® Heavy-Duty 6-speed automatic transmission ably steps up to the task.

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diesel towing for Ram 3500

+ Incredible torque for Ram 2500 comes

from the available Cummins rated at 370 hp and 800 lb-ft, mated to the proven

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68RFE 6-speed automatic; this beefed-up powertrain conﬁguration is also available for Ram 3500 models.

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900 lb-ft of available torque,

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G56

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+ The class-exclusive

transmission is packaged with the 350 hp/ 660 lb-ft Cummins Turbo Diesel. The

6-speed manual offers exceptional control when towing and hauling, and its availability

for Ram 2500/3500 clearly separates Ram Heavy Duty from the contenders.

G56 6-speed manual

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+ Best-in-class

up to 15,000 miles—seriously reduce downtime and costs of regular maintenance.

The AISIN Heavy-Duty 6-speed automatic is packaged with the available Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel. AISIN advantages include a sophisticated Transmission Control Module which momentarily turns off the exhaust brake (on the Cummins), and a ramped-up Tow/Haul Mode with a more aggressive downshift schedule to meet anticipated commercial-grade hauling demands.

diesel oil change intervals—

HEAVY-DUTY

CONTROL

Only Ram Rides on technology This Advanced.

Ram Heavy Duty is the working deﬁnition of a “can-do” attitude, with standards that permit no compromise when it comes

to capability—or to conventional suspensions. Unique to Ram 2500 is a standard three-link coil spring front suspension

and a class-exclusive

Upshot: exceptional comfort and control. So leave the others where they belong—far behind you.

STANDARD HEAVY-DUTY SUSPENSIONS FOR RAM 2500/3500

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ﬁve-link coil spring rear suspension. Snapshot: innovative Ram engineering for the heaviest loads.

Properly secure all cargo.

2500: THE CLASS-EXCLUSIVE

Ram 2500, is revolutionary in the heavy-duty pickup segment. Engineered to spec, it provides outstanding ride/handling characteristics and beyond-dependable hauling and payload capability, irrespective of load.

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FIVE-LINK COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION, standard on

3500: THE STANDARD HOTCHKISS LEAF SPRING REAR SUSPENSION capably meets

every need for payload and occupant comfort. For Ram 3500 Dually models, the spring package employs separate auxiliary leaves—engineering that helps enhance the rear handling and which also allows for higher payloads.

HEAVY-DUTY

CONFIDENCE

We’ll level with you. Ram heavy duty owns the ride.

The true measure of conﬁdence is to invite comparisons, and we’re inviting you to ﬁnd another suspension system as reﬁned as this. The

available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension System for Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty is all about the ride—which translates into supreme

comfort for occupants and incontestable control when towing and hauling. The Normal Load-Leveling Mode is contrasted with the driver-

selectable Alternate Ride Height Mode—invaluable for trailer alignment, and sharply ramping up road manners. No surprise to ﬁnd it

on the same pickup that gives you available best-in-class

HOW RAM EASILY ADAPTS TO BIG PAYLOADS AND TOUGH TOWING.

Ram Heavy Duty models know leadership—which you’ll see in this groundbreaking technology to help enhance hauling and towing: the available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension System for Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty.

This dual-mode operator-activated system is speciﬁcally engineered for the exceptional GVWRs and GCWRs expected from these relentless workers. In Normal Load-Leveling Mode, the system monitors the ride heights on both sides of the vehicle, adjusting for shifts in the load or changes in road surfaces; you’ll welcome the constant level load proﬁle and proper headlamp-to-road angle, especially during heavy hauling assignments.

Alternate Ride Height Mode lowers the rear suspension about an inch—just right to keep the hitch/trailer alignment even. This mode establishes capable and comfortable towing by creating a parallel and level relationship between the vehicle and the trailer, ensuring an even “rake” from the front of the pickup through the trailer.

TWO INGENIOUS SOLUTIONS, ONE INDISPENSABLE ADVANTAGE.

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towing.* Again, Ram ranks above the rest; for the technical details, see below.

2500: THE AVAILABLE AUTO-LEVEL REAR

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. Unique to

Ram 2500, the engineering is based on the available Ram 1500 Active-Level Four-Corner Air Suspension System. This specific adaptation was designed to meetthe exacting demands and higher GVWRs and GCWRs of the class.

*When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.

3500: THE AVAILABLE AUTO-LEVEL REAR AIR

SUSPENSION SYSTEM is engineered to meet

the ultra-heavy-duty assignments typically met by Ram 3500 single-rear-wheel and dualrear-wheel models. In this version, leaf springs are augmented with the air springs mounted on top of the axle. The result: air springs work with the leaf springs for ideal handling and performance while hauling big payloads.

FROM ANY ANGLE, CLEARLY A LEADER.

Ram Heavy Duty model frames employ an integrated rear axle crossmember with provisions for an available ﬁfth-wheel and gooseneck hitch. Mounting provisions are integrated into the production box ﬂoor and include ﬁfth-wheel pucks, gooseneck bolt plates and gooseneck center castings, with the 7-pin wiring connector mounted directly into the bed.

New for 2016 Ram 2500/3500: Available LED Bed Lighting that welcomes working at night and eliminates adjusting a tonneau cover. Installed right at the factory, this convenient lighting augments the CHMSL-mounted lamp to illuminate the rear area of the cargo bed. With multiple controls—either from the instrument panel-mounted switch or a button on the remote key fob—you have ample illumination on each side of the cargo bed that makes loading and unloading during dark hours easier than ever.

Ram 2500/3500 feature every mechanical advantage for nimble maneuverability— and then we went a step further. For 2016 Heavy Duty, available ParkSense easier and more convenient than ever.

Shared technology between Ram 2500/3500 also includes the indispensable front axle disconnect, which automatically disengages the front drive axle when reeng aging the rear-wheel-drive mode on 4WD models. Our front axle disconnect is engineered with purpose: the design acts to reduce parasitic losses; the overall contribution helps improve fuel efficiency.

Front and Rear Park Assist

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makes parallel parking

The Ram Heavy Duty frame is no-nonsense from the get-go. Tougher, stronger and larger than the previous generation, it features eight tough crossmembers, wide rails and a front rail extension. This two-inch extension positions the front suspension springs slightly outboard, generating more roll stiffness to improve the ride.

The ladde r frame features hydroformed front and rear sections with a large front suspension crossmember. The tough roll-formed center rail sections feature an outwardly curved design to help improve rear spring and shock placement.

All Ram 2500/3500 models feature as standard equipment the unique threelink front suspension—and it gets better. Working with the three-link front suspension is an integrated large stabilizer bar to ensure the roll stiffness required by the GVWRs of Ram Heavy Duty—and they are impressive. For Ram 2500, GVWR is rated up to 10,000 lb; for Ram 3500, it vaults up to 14,000 lb.

Whether used for business or pleasure, a Ram Heavy Duty lets you take on the toughest tasks with total confidence. Frame strength is critical; you need resilient stiffness that translates into capability while towing, with the structural integrity that delivers occupant comfort while still hauling big payloads. The 2016 Ram Heavy Duty high-strength steel frames carry the solidity of 50,000-psi steel, providing a Ram tough chassis th at’ll take on nearly e very towing and hauling assignment out there.

A formidable front axle works with a robust front suspension, making Ram Heavy Duty top choice for front-load accessories. Counting on earning a living? Count on a highest snow plow rating of 1,265 lb on 3500 models.

RAM 2500 CAPABILITY: BEST-IN-CLASS

TOWING* AND GCWR SAYS IT ALL.

Ram 2500 Heavy Duty: three-link front suspension for the front axle; electronic 4x4 front axle disconnect; fully integrated rear structural crossmember; results: an outstanding combination of ride, handling and capability.

MAX PAYLOAD

3,990 LB MAX TOWING

17,980 LB

MAX GVWR 10,000 LB MAX GCWR 25,300 LB

RAM 3500 CAPABILITY: BEST-IN-CLASS

TOWING,* PAYLOAD* AND GCWR.

Ram 3500 Heavy Duty: unique three-link front suspension with solid axle; heavy-duty Hotchkiss rear suspension and wide rails; large front suspension crossmember; fully integrated rear structural crossmember; in total, eight highstrength crossmembers with high-strength hydroformed front and rear rail sections.

MAX PAYLOAD

7,390 LB MAX TOWING

31,210 LB

MAX GVWR 14,000 LB MAX GCWR 39,100 LB

*When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.

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