2026 Ram 2500 & 3500 Performance and Towing Specs
The 2026 Ram Heavy Duty pickups continue to define the standard for professional-grade capability and modern refinement. Whether you are navigating the toughest job sites or towing high-profile trailers, the Ram 2500 and 3500 offer unmatched torque, segment-leading technology, and a cabin designed for ultimate comfort. Browse our New Ram Inventory today to see the latest models arriving at Bernards Northtown CDJR.
What’s New for 2026
The 2026 model year introduces several key innovations designed to simplify heavy-duty tasks and enhance the driving experience. Highlighting the updates are the new Warlock and Black Express trims for the Ram 2500, which offer a range of specialized aesthetics from rugged off-road readiness to sleek, blacked-out sport styling. For professionals, the 2026 Ram now offers an available 2.4kW onboard power inverter in the pickup bed, complete with two 110-volt outlets for tools or job site equipment. Ready to trade? Value your trade-in online to see how much your current vehicle is worth.
Unrivaled Powertrain Options
At the heart of the 2026 lineup are legendary engines designed for longevity and extreme output. The 6.4L HEMI® V8 remains a standard for gas performance, producing 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. For those requiring maximum diesel capability, the 6.7L Cummins® High-Output Turbo Diesel now produces 430 horsepower and a segment-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque. To manage this massive output, the High-Output diesel is exclusively paired with the new TF Powerline 8-speed automatic transmission, featuring software-optimized shift mapping for improved refinement under heavy loads. Get pre-approved today with our Secure Online Finance Application.
Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities
The following table provides the complete, SAE J2807 compliant towing ratings for the 2026 Ram Heavy Duty lineup across every available configuration.
| Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities10 – SAE J2807 Compliant |
Ram 2500 (4×2/4×4) | Ram 3500 (4×2/4×4) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine/Trans | Rear Wheels |
Axle Ratio |
GVWR | GCWR | Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega Cab® | Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega Cab® | ||
| 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | |||||
| 6.4L HEMI® V8 / 8HP75-LCV Automatic Transmission | ||||||||||||
| 6.4L HEMI® V8/ 8HP75-LCV |
SRW | 4.10 | 8,565 | 18,000 | — | NA/10,530 (Power Wagon) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SRW | 3.73 | 9,900 | 22,050 | 15,540/15,220 | 15,210/14,920 | 15,070/14,730 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.73 | 10,000 | 22,050 | 15,540/15,240 | 15,220/14,930 | 15,080/14,720 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.73 | 11,040*/11,040 | 22,050 | NA/15,150 | — | NA/14,580 | — | 15,490/15,100 | 15,100/14,770 | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.73 | 11,150/11,440 | 22,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14,930/14,560 | — | |
| SRW | 4.10 | 9,900 | 24,250 | 17,740/17,420 | 17,410/17,120 | 17,270/16,930 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 4.10 | 10,000 | 24,250 | 17,570/17,440 | 17,420/17,130 | 17,280/16,920 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 4.10 | 11,040 | 24,250 | NA/17,350 | — | — | — | 17,730/17,330 | 17,340/17,010 | — | — | |
| SRW | 4.10 | 11,150/11,440 | 24,240 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17,170/16,800 | — | |
| DRW | 3.73 | 14,000 | 22,600 | — | — | — | — | 15,750/15,360 | — | 15,150/14,800 | — | |
| DRW | 4.10 | 14,000 | 25,000 | — | — | — | — | 18,150/17,760 | — | 17,550/17,200 | — | |
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel / ZF Powerline 8-Speed Automatic | ||||||||||||
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel/ ZF Powerline 8-Speed Auto |
SRW | 3.42 | 9,900 | 24,290 | — | — | — | NA/14,630 | — | — | — | — |
| SRW | 3.42 | 10,000 | 24,290 | — | — | — | NA/15,380 | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,040* | 24,290 | — | — | — | NA/15,710 | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 9,900 | 26,580 | — | — | NA/17,080 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 10,000/10,190 | 26,580 | — | — | NA/18,230 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,040* | 26,580 | — | — | NA/18,230 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 9,900 | 28,110 | — | NA/18,820 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190 |
27,820 | NA/19,900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,040* | 27,820 | NA/19,930 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190/ 11,040* |
27,870 | — | 19,960/NA | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 10,000 | 28,110 | — | NA/19,770 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,040* | 28,110 | — | NA/19,890 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 9,900 | 28,010 | — | — | 19,980/NA | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 10,000/ 10,190 / 11,040* |
28,010 | — | — | 20,000/NA | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 10,190 | 28,110 | — | NA/19,890 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,500 | 31,850 | — | — | — | — | — | 23,950/NA | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,800 | 31,820 | — | — | — | — | — | NA/23,550 | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 11,830 | 34,000 | — | — | — | — | NA/26,080 | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 12,000 | 33,530 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25,490/NA | — | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 12,300 | 32,720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NA/24,080 | |
| SRW | 3.42 | 12,300 | 33,610 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NA/25,180 | — | |
| DRW | 3.42 | 14,000 | 42,800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NA/33,890 | — | |
| DRW | 3.42 | 14,000 | 41,950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NA/32,890 | |
| DRW | 3.42 | 14,000 | 43,040 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34,490/NA | — | |
| DRW | 3.42 | 14,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | — | NA/36,610 | — | — | — | |
* Applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Values shown as 4×2/4×4. Trailer Weight Rating and Payload Rating are mutually exclusive.
Maximum Payload Capacities
Payload capability varies based on engine, drivetrain, and cab configuration. Refer to the table below for the complete payload ratings for 2026 models.
| Maximum Payload Capacities10 | Ram 2500 (4×2/4×4) | Ram 3500 (4×2/4×4) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine/Trans | Rear Wheels |
GVWR | Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega Cab® | Regular Cab | Crew Cab | Mega Cab® | ||
| 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | 8′ Bed | 6′ 4″ Bed | |||
| 6.4L HEMI® V8 / 8HP75-LCV Automatic Transmission | ||||||||||
| 6.4L HEMI® V8/ 8HP75-LCV |
SRW | 8,565 | — | NA/1,570 (Power Wagon) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SRW | 9,900 | 3,830/3,510 | 3,500/3,210 | 3,360/3,020 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 10,000 | 3,930/3,630 | 3,610/3,320 | 3,470/3,110 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 11,040 | NA/4,580 | — | NA/4,010 | — | 4,970/4,580 | 4,580/4,250 | — | — | |
| SRW | 11,150/11,440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,520/4,440 | — | |
| DRW | 14,000 | — | — | — | — | 7,590/7,200 | — | 6,990/6,640 | — | |
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel / ZF Powerline 8-Speed Automatic | ||||||||||
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel/ ZF Powerline 8-Speed Auto |
SRW | 9,900 | NA/2,450 | 2,460/2,170 | 2,350/2,010 | NA/1,790 | — | — | — | — |
| SRW | 10,000 | NA/2,550 | 2,560/2,260 | 2,460/2,120 | NA/1,860 | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 11,040* | NA/3,590 | 3,600/3,300 | 3,500/3,160 | NA/2,900 | — | — | — | — | |
| SRW | 11,500/11,800 | — | — | — | — | — | NA/3,970 | — | — | |
| SRW | 11,500/11,830 | — | — | — | — | NA/4,350 | 4,040/NA | — | — | |
| SRW | 12,000/12,300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,400/4,310 | NA/4,100 | |
| DRW | 14,000 | — | — | — | — | NA/6,050 | — | 5,890/5,530 | NA/5,380 | |
Weights in pounds, rounded to nearest 10 lb. GAWRs, GVWRs, and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
Advanced Towing and Safety Technology
Towing is made easier with the Available Digital Rearview Mirror 3.0 (DRVM 3.0), featuring side camera integration that provides a clear view beside your trailer even while driving. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control system allows you to control your trailer’s direction with a simple knob while the truck handles the steering wheel. Safety is a standard priority, with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Forward Collision Warning Plus with auto emergency braking now standard across the 2026 lineup. Explore our Vehicle Finder Service for a custom-ordered Ram HD with these specific safety packages.
Segment-Leading Advantages
The 2026 Ram Heavy Duty distinguishes itself with features found nowhere else in its class:
- Class-Exclusive Coil Link Rear Suspension (2500): Provides a smoother ride without sacrificing strength.
- Class-Exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System: Offers weatherproof, lockable storage in the side rails.
- Class-Exclusive Forward Fold-Flat Rear Seat (Mega Cab®): Maximizes interior storage and versatility.
- Class-Exclusive 10.25-inch Front Passenger Interactive Display: Gives your co-pilot control over navigation and entertainment.