RAM Pickup2500 2013 Owner's Manual

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advanced workers than ever. Even the classic Ram job-

rated attitude has evolved — giving you new maximum

capability without compromise, and further backed with a

raft of best-in-class attributes. The work just got easier —

because these workers are the strongest in our history.

For more, bookmark ramtrucks.com and visit often.

here’s only one way to get it done — and that’s

doing everything the right way. New 2013 Ram

2500/3500 empower you with fluent ease.

For 2013, these tough new Ram Heavy Duty

pickups have been transformed into beefier,

more capable, and more technologically

• Best-in-class

Best-in-class

•

Best-in-class

•

Unsurpassed

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Updated frame, steering, front and rear suspensions, and chassis

• controls on Ram 3500 models

•

Unsurpassed

• Unsurpassed

• New 5.7L HEMI ® V8 gas power – standard for Ram 3500 SRW

New available AISIN

•

Class-exclusive

• Ram 2500/3500

•

New “smart” diesel exhaust brake and electronics

New standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

•

• Unsurpassed

* Note: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found at the back of this brochure. †When properly equipped.

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max GCWR on Ram 3500 – 37,600 lb

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max GCWR on Ram 2500 – 25,000 lb

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max towing capability† – Ram 3500

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max towing capability† – Ram 2500

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available diesel torque – Ram 3500

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available diesel torque – Ram 2500

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max GVWR on Ram 3500 – 14,000 lb

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max GVWR on Ram 2500 – 10,000 lb

six-speed automatic transmission – Ram 3500

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available six-speed manual transmission –

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5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

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Ram 2500 Crew Cab Big Horn with available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel shown in Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl. Properly secure all cargo.

6.7L CUMMINS® DIESEL ENGINES

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MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHTS

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

2500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

AXLE

6.7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / 68RFE

6-SPEED

6.7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / G56 6-SPEED

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

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

DRW = DUAL REAR WHEEL. WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

RATIO

3.42 25,000 18,350 17,880 17,950 17,480 17,780 17,270 17,750 17,300 17,570 17,100 17,400 16,950

2500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

AXLE

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

RATIO

3.42 24,000 17,250 16,800 16,890 16,410 16,720 16,200 16,680 16,230 16,500 16,030 16,330 15,880

3500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

AXLE

RATIO

3.42 25,000

3.73 27,000

4.10 30,000

3.42 25,000

3.42 29,000

3.73 32,000

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

GCWR

17,940 17,690 17,560 17,360 17,540 17,320 17,410 17,160 17,410 17,160 17,020 16,790 17,270 17,080 17,150 16,930 16,860 16,670

19,560 19,360 19,020 18,790 18,860 18,670

22,560 22,360 22,020 21,790 21,860 21,670

17,790 17,540 17,390 17,160 17,260 17,000 17,250 17,000 17,120 16,920 16,990 16,780

21,410 21,200 20,870 20,630 20,710 20,510

24,410 24,200 23,870 23,630 23,710 23,510

4.10 37,500

4.10 37, 600

30,010 29,700

3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

AXLE

RATIO

3.42 24,000

3.73 26,000

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

GCWR

16,890 16,640 16,520 16,310 16,500 16,270 16,370 16,110 16,360 16,110 15,980 15,740 16,220 16,030 16,100 15,880 15,810 15,620

18,520 18,310 17,980 17,740 17,810 17,620

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

29,370 29,130 29,210 29,010

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITIES

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

2500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

6.7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / 68RFE

6-SPEED

6.7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / G56 6-SPEED

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

9,000 2,520 2,050

10,000 3,120 2,650 2,950 2,500 2,920 2,470 2,740 2,270 2,570 2,120

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

9,000 2,420 1,970

10,000 3,060 2,580 2,890 2,440 2,850 2,400 2,670 2,200 2,500 2,050

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

11,100 4,210

11,500 4,360 4,210 4,080

6.7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / 68RFE

6-SPEED

11,600 4,040 3,920

11,700 4,190 4,030

12,000 4,580

12,300 4,630

12,400 4,650 4,500

14,000 6,730 6,530 6,190 5,960 6,030 5,840

11,100 4,060

11,500 4,210 4,060 3,930

6.7L CUMMINS HIGH OUTPUT

TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / AISIN

6-SPEED

11,600 3,890 3,760

11,700 4,030 3,870

12,000 4,420

12,300 4,470

12,400 4,490 4,350

14,000 6,580 6,370 6,040 5,800 5,880 5,680

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

11,100 4,160

11,500 4,310 4,170 4,040

6.7L CUMMINS

TURBO DIESEL

I-6 / G56 6-SPEED

11,600 3,990 3,870

11,700 4,140 3,980

12,000 4,530

12,300 4,580

12,400 4,600 4,450

14,000 6,690 6,480 6,150 5,910 5,980 5,790

DRW = DUAL REAR WHEEL. WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

2500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

3500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

6'4" BOX

DRW

6'4" BOX

DRW

THE FORMIDABLE 6.7L CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL. AVAILABLE AND

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LIDLY PRO

You’re pulling your boat with your new Ram 2500, or a massive trailer with your new Ram 3500.

The superiority of impressive diesel torque from the long-proven available 6.7-liter Cummins

Turbo Diesel keeps you in the comfort zone. The facts speak decisively: with over two million

applications of a Cummins Turbo Diesel in a Ram truck, the history of this exceptional

powertrain delivers capability and reliability second to none.

For 2013, Cummins improves the classic Turbo Diesel in Ram Heavy Duty models with a

Next-Generation Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/Select Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that’s

fully compliant with recent federal mandates. A new diesel cooling system dissipates heat

25 percent more efficiently— and now incorporates an improved, 11-blade fan. Superior

capability comes in the form of the available Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel achieving

a best-in-class

When you’re measuring capability, powertrain combinations count big. Credit our colleagues at

who designed the impressive new available AISIN AS69RC six-speed automatic to handle

AISIN,

the available Cummins High Output ratings, higher vehicle weight ratings, and related axle ratios.

The fully electronically controlled AISIN transmission makes the grade with tough internal

components, a more aggressive Tow/Haul Mode, and a compact gear train. This is outstanding

capability, reliability, and quality.

Improvements also apply to Ram’s available class-exclusive

now modified to handle the increased torque of 660 lb-ft; its hard-finished gear system aims

to reduce noise levels. The available 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission is mated to the

370hp/800 lb-ft of torque Cummins version. Transfer cases boast robust strength. Established

BorgWarner BW 44-46 and BW 44-47 cases — with electronic shift-on-the-fly or manually

actuated capability, respectively — have long proven themselves, with long-life engineering,

exceptional capability, and minimal noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).

VEN IN OVER 2 MI

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850 lb-ft of torque for Ram 3500 pickups.

LLION RAM HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS.

[3]

G56 six-speed manual transmission,

Think heavyweight champion — with paid scholarships to

schools of engineering and economics. That’s Cummins

at work in Ram Heavy Duty, offering improved power and

capability, decreased maintenance schedules, and state-of-

the-art technology — like the new “smart” diesel exhaust

brake — to help improve NVH and vehicle control.

Class-exclusive

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six-speed manual — and more power

than ever. New calibrations from Cummins give you three

engine outputs for enormous latitude. The 350 hp/660 lb-ft of torque version is mated to the standard G56 six-speed manual; available for Ram 2500 and 3500.

Unsurpassed

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torque for Ram 2500. The Cummins rated

at 370hp delivers an incredible 800 lb-ft of torque for Ram2500. It’s mated to the proven 68R automatic transmission, and is also available for

FE six-speed

Ram3500 models.

Best-in-class for 2013 Ram 3500 is the Cummins High Diesel, paired only with the tough new AISIN six-speed automatic transmission. Best-in-class

[1]

torque for Ram 3500. Newly available

Output Turbo

[1]

available torque is 850lb-ft, backed with 385horsepower; available for 3500 only.

For ideal performance, all-new Ram Active Air technology switches the air intake path, ensuring optimal power and torque under all grades, climates, and load/ towing conditions. Exclusive to diesel-powered Rams.

Bringing operating temperatures to ideal ranges is a new diesel cooling system. The engineering encompasses a “low-slung” positioned charge air cooler water pumps, an efficient new 11-blade fan (instead of eight) and a unique, series-designed dual radiator system. Total heat reduction with the new design is significantly improved — some 25 percent over 2012 models.

The new Cummins “smart” diesel exhaust brake is standard on every Cummins. Think cruise-control efficiency; the brake offers greater towing control and improves load management, irrespective of the terrain.

For optimum

fuel filtration and water separation,

Cummins now utilizes a new top-access enginemounted fuel filter and a second frame-mounted pre-filter to ensure enhanced contamination protection.

Low cost of ownership and operation is part of the Cummins process; oil change intervals with the Cummins are a time- and money-saving 15,000-mile interval under normal operating conditions.

Biodiesel compatibility is built in. A Diesels for Ram Heavy Duty pickups are B20-compatible.

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All Cummins engines are backed by an unsurpassed 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.

, faster-sequenced

ll Cummins Turbo

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Ram 2500 Mega Cab® Laramie with available class-exclusive Cargo Management System and available 6.7L Cummins shown in Black with Bright Silver Metallic lower. Properly secure all cargo.

Turbo Diesel

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RamBox®

5.7L HEMI® V8 ENGINE.

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Some histories repeat themselves; others build on success.

The hemispherical combustion chamber is a design that

has proven itself to endure high-compression ratios with

near-zero fatigue.

powerplant offers:

xceptional power and torque for 2013 Ram 2500

E and 3500 SRW models — 383 hp @ 5,600 rpm and 400 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm.

nteractive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (iDFSO),

I to seamlessly turn off fuel flow during deceleration for increased fuel efficiency.

sophisticated electronic throttle control system, to

A deliver exact amounts of fuel for premium performance and efficiency.

Variable Valve Timing (VVT), to perfect engine breathing through precise valve control — and increase torque over a large rpm range.

Dual spark plugs — two for each cylinder — to help increase peak power and torque, increase fuel efficiency, burn ancillary exhaust emissions with greater efficiency, and smooth the idle.

n ultra-high compression ratio of 10.5:1 along

A with dual knock sensors, for stellar performance and fuel efficiency.

For 2013, the distinguished HEMI V8

EMI V8 backs you with one of the best warranties

The H out there: our unsurpassed 5-Year/100,000-Mile

5.7L HEMI V8 CNG /

66RFE 6-SPEED

5.7L HEMI V8 /

66RFE 6-SPEED

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

8,800 1,620

8,510 1,910 1,750

8,650 3,170 2,710

8,800 2,930 2,500 2,770 2,350 2,770 2,310 2,580 2,110 2,410 1,940

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and fully transferable

Powertrain Limited Warranty.

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

[5]

2500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITIES (WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

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

GVWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

10,050 3,710 3,580

5.7L HEMI V8 /

66RFE 6-SPEED

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

10,100 4,130

10,300 4,130

10,700 4,240 4,090

11,000 4,500 4,430 4,300

11,300 4,640 4,550 4,410

3500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

THE 5.7-LITER HEMI® V8: IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE, HEAVY-DUTY CAPABILITY, AND EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY.

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The résumé of this world-famous engine includes propelling WWII Thunderbolt airplanes, helping define the distinctive Muscle Car Era, and vaulting new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty pickups to first-place consideration for the toughest jobs you face — whether hauling iron from the factory, or climbing that mountain with your camper.

The manifold advantages of the unstoppable hemispherical design of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, along with VVT, are detailed at left. Now add robust transmissions and transfer cases to expand capability; all components utilize technologies and engineering protocols created specifically for heavy-duty use and long-term durability. And in this economy, improving performance and increasing fuel efficiency are bottom-line specific, for today, it’s all about doing business better — and that includes HEMI V8 performance. With its hemispherical heads and VVTengineering that improves engine breathing for increased response and torque — HEMI V8 performance makes it the natural standard powerplant for Ram 2500 and 3500 SRW models.

Powertrain partners to the HEMI V8 add strength. Mated to the Ram Heavy Duty

5.7-liter HEMI V8 is the sophisticated 66RFE six-speed automatic transmission, a component that exceeds typical demands for anticipated towing and hauling. The transmission offers driver-adaptive shifting, with three multiple clutch packs and a dual-stage hydraulic pump, all contributing to superb road manners and impressive hauling dynamics. The addition of dual filters on the dual-stage pump helps protect the pump and other components, with an independent lubrication cooler ensuring ample pressure under all conditions.

The transfer cases mated to the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 are the same as those utilized by the Cummins

Turbo Diesel — applications that prove unquestionable strength. The BorgWarner BW 44-46 transfer case features responsive electronic shift-on-thefly engineering, with three operating ranges, plus Neutral. The manually actuated BW 44-47 case features three operating ranges, plus Neutral. Both units offer a low range reduction ratio of 2.64:1 — ideal for slow rock crawling or steep grades. When it comes to off-road capability or on-the-job performance, Ram Heavy Duty is designed to excel.

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

AXLE

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

5.7L HEMI V8 CNG / 66RFE

6-SPEED

5.7L HEMI V8 /

66RFE 6-SPEED

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

RATIO

3.73 15,000 7,650

3.73 18,000 12,350 11,890 11,960 11,530 11,800 11,380 11,800 11,340 11,610 11,140 11,440 10,970

4.10 20,000 14,350 13,890 13,960 13,530 13,800 13,380 13,800 13,340 13,610 13,140 13,440 12,970

4.56 18,000 11,230 11,070

2500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MAXIMUM LO

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

ADED

TRAILER WEIGHTS

AXLE

GCWR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4

RATIO

5.7L HEMI

V8 / 66RFE

3.73 18,000 11,860 11,660 11,490 11,370 11,360 11,220 11,330 11,170 11,260 11,080 11,130 10,940

6-SPEED

4.10 20,000 13,860 13,660 13,490 13,370 13,360 13,220 13,330 13,170 13,260 13,080 13,130 12,940

WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BOLD REFLECT NEW MAX RATINGS.

(WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED)

3500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REGULAR CAB CREW CAB MEGA CAB

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

6,730-lb

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MAXIMUM PAYLOAD

Ram Heavy Duty pickups dominated in the task-specific

ratings that defined job-rated capability. Now they have the

boldness to advance that concept into 21

New maximum ratings boost long-established strengths to new

levels, delivering bigger payloads and tougher towing numbers.

The newly increased GVWRs (Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings)

are helped by the indomitable Cummins

2013 Ram 2500 with the available 6.7L Cummins Turbo

Diesel vaults maximum GVWR up to 10,000 lb* — serious

muscle to meet recreational needs and commercial assignments.

On new Ram3500 dually, the new maximum GVWR jumps

to 14,000lb* — a heavy-duty ideal for all push/pull/

haul/do requirements.

It gets better. On new Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, a higher front

axle weight rating joins a beefed-up frame, with steel now rated

at 50 ksi. Maximum capability in front is ideal for snowplows or

hydraulic front-mounted machinery. When it comes to meeting

the need, the new max capability figures show that we’re ready

for it all. New Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 pickups.

-century thinking.

powerplants. New

* When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.

NEW RAM BENCHMARKS PERFORMANCE, OFFERING THE FIRST-EVER HEAVY DUTY

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LLY WITH STANDARD ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).

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It’s obvious that Ram ripples with the biceps and backbone to conquer heavy-duty demands with ease. What’s less obvious to the eye are the brains — technology to make these workhorses work better. For 2013, towing, hauling, maneuvering, and handling are all impacted by the new ESC system — now standard on all 2013 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 models. The 2013 Ram 3500 dually achieves a new benchmark, with a class-exclusive

[1]

application of the comprehensive ESC

[4]

system in a DRW configuration.

Designed to master maneuverability and control, ESC

[4]

is calibrated to each model’s horsepower and

torque. The system contains (but isn’t limited to) the four-channel Antilock Brake

Electronic Brake

Force

Distribution, Rain Brake Support, Brake Hydraulic Boost Compensation, Trailer Sway Control, controllable, and on-demand All-

Speed Traction Control System.

[4]

Assist,

Ready Alert

Braking (

Hill Start Assist, and a full-function,

Searching for a heavy-duty pickup

with control technology far beyond the competition? New Ram Heavy Duty is the working solution.

CAPABLE EFFICIENCY PUTS RAM IN FRONT. Extensive front axle developments in new Ram 3500 4x4 pickups start with a new front axle disconnect for increased efficiency. Front axles have also been enhanced for greater capability with new maximum front GAWRs; they’re increased by 500 lb, raising maximum FGAWR to 6,000 lb.* Further advantages include engineering that reduces parasitic losses and new lower viscosity lube that reduces resistance, both helping to enhance fuel efficiency.

System (ABS),

RAB),

* When properly equipped.

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