The Ram 2500 is the three-quarter-ton heavy-duty pickup for buyers who tow big trailers or carry loads a half-ton cannot. It comes with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 or the high-output Cummins turbo diesel six, in regular, crew and Mega Cab bodies. New for 2027, the Power Wagon can finally be ordered with the diesel.
The Northeast take
The 2500 earns its place in the Northeast on farms in central Pennsylvania, horse and equipment hauling in the Hudson Valley and landscaping and plow work in the snowbelt. It starts at $48,040 for the Tradesman, with a 6.4-liter HEMI rated up to 17,740 pounds of towing (preliminary) or the 430-hp Cummins diesel at up to 20,000 pounds. The $835 Payload Upgrade Package raises payload to 4,580 pounds. For winter prep, the Cold Weather Group, which adds a Winter Front Grille-Cover, is $245, and the Heated Steering Wheel and Seats Group is $445 on the Big Horn. Ground clearance runs from about 11.1 to 14.2 inches, and the truck is long, between 232 and 260.8 inches.
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Diesel arrives in the Power Wagon
For 2027 the Power Wagon can be ordered with the 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output diesel, which produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft. Ram rates it at nearly 20,000 pounds of towing and almost 3,000 pounds of payload. It keeps the locking axles, disconnecting front sway bar and 34-inch tires of the gas truck.
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More payload from a new package
Choose the 6.4-liter HEMI and the new $835 Payload Upgrade Package, and the 2500 gets a 3500-style frame, leaf springs and an anti-spin rear axle. GVWR rises from 10,000 to 11,040 pounds, for a preliminary payload of up to 4,580 pounds.
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Coil-spring ride on a heavy-duty truck
The standard 2500 uses a five-link coil rear suspension, and an automatic-leveling rear air suspension is available on Rebel, Laramie, Limited and Longhorn. Ram calls the setup class-exclusive. The result is a smoother unloaded ride without giving up rated capacity.
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Tow tech that helps you hitch and haul
Optional equipment includes a digital rearview mirror with a tow mode, trailer reverse steering control, a surround-view camera and trailer tire-pressure monitoring. Heated, power-folding, power-telescoping trailer-tow mirrors with memory are available.
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Off-road options at three price levels
Warlock is the value pick at $57,585, Rebel adds more hardware, and Power Wagon is the specialist. All three are crew-cab 4x4s with the 6.4-liter V8 standard. The diesel is a choice across the range.
2027 2500 trims
9 trim levels, listed from entry to top of the range, offered as Crew Cab, Mega Cab or Regular Cab.
Trim 1
Tradesman
From $51,660*
Also Regular Cab from $48,040
Regular Cab with the 8-foot bed is the base configuration; Crew Cab and 4x4 are available
Night Edition PackageMonotone paint only; Body-color front bumper; Body-color rear bumper; Black badging; Black grille and surround; Body-color door handles; Body-color mirror caps; Dark headlight bezels; 20 x 8-in. black wheels (17-in. on 3500 DRW); All-terrain tires; Sport performance hood (Big Horn / Lone Star optional; Laramie and Limited standard); Satin Black Symbol of Protest fender badge (HEMI only)
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Sport Appearance GroupMonotone paint; Body-color door handles, front/rear bumper; Upper header/lower applique — painted body color; Interior, black with black headliner; ParkSense front/rear park assist; Sport decal; 17 x 6-in. polished aluminum wheels (Big Horn / LoneStar and Laramie dual rear wheel only); 20-in. polished wheels (Laramie only); All-terrain tires (Laramie only); Sport performance hood (Big Horn / Lone Star, optional; Laramie standard)
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Lunar EditionCeramic Grey Clear-Coat with Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat lower body; Ceramic Grey grille surround; Gloss Black Lunar side stripe graphics; Black-painted wheels; Copperhead Orange contrast stitching; Alloy center console badge in black with machined- face Satin Chrome lettering; Lockable console storage (Mopar)
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Equipment Groups
Equipment GroupsTradesman Level 1 Equipment GroupOverhead console, incandescent lighting (Regular Cab only); Mirrors, mid-level: manual fold/telescope, power adjust, w/ heat, front & rear utility lighting; Active noise cancellation, Regular Cab (diesel only); Remote keyless entry (Regular Cab only); Seats, bench — cloth; Floor covering, carpet; Floor mats — carpeted, front (Regular Cab) and front/rear (Crew Cab); Anti-spin differential (2500); Side steps, tubular, black, cab length — (Mopar); Convenience Group (includes: acoustic windshield (GBH), auto-dimming rearview mirror (GNK), dual- zone automatic temperature controls (HAF), 12"-in. radio (U$Q), CHMSL & DRVM Relocation Kit (XA#); ParkSense front/rear park assist; Rear window, power sliding, Crew Cab; Rear window, manual sliding, Regular Cab
Big Horn Level 1 Equipment GroupHigh-level mirrors (power fold / telescope / adjust, w/ heat, F&R utility lighting); Seats: 8-way power + 2-way lumbar driver seat, manual passenger seat; Wrapped steering wheel w/ audio controls; Interior mirror, rearview, auto-dimming; Switchable dome lamp; Anti-spin differential (2500); Footwell lighting; Upper closed glove box with painted door; Big Horn IP badge (2TZ); Lone Star IP badge (2TY); Badge, Big Horn, chrome; Lighting, glove boxes; Storage, in-floor boxes, rear (Crew Cab only); Rear window, manual sliding (Regular Cab only); Seats, bench — cloth, power driver seat; Rear window, defroster (Crew and Mega Cab only); Security alarm
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Big Horn Level 1 Plus Equipment Group (Includes Big Horn Level 1 Group Equipment): Alpine nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer; Premium 7-speaker system with center IP speaker and amplifier (Regular Cab); Remote start, key fob activated; Uconnect 12.0-in. (AM/FM/SXM/Bluetooth/HD/ tow-specific NAV/voice); Bed utility group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)
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Big Horn Level 2 Equipment GroupHigh-level mirrors (power-fold / telescope / adjust, w/ heat, F&R utility lighting); Seats, bucket — cloth, power driver seat; Cluster display, 7-in. TFT, color; Remote start, key fob activated; Security alarm; ParkSense front/rear park assist (6 rear sensors with DRW); Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Wrapped steering wheel w/ audio controls; Air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control; Rear window, power-sliding (Crew Cab and Mega Cab); Rear window, defroster (Crew Cab and Mega Cab); Dual rear USB ports — 2 type A/C pairs (charging only) (NAW Regular Cab); 115-volt 400W AC power outlets (front, rear) (NAW Regular-Cab); Dampened tailgate; Blind-spot Monitoring w/ Rear Cross Path detection (A7G Package); Premium LED taillight; Dual wireless charger (pkg w/ *MJ bucket seats only); Interior mirror, rearview, auto-dimming; Visor, driver and passenger side, with illuminated vanity mirror; Universal garage door opener in visor; Pedals, power-adjustable; Interior mirror, rearview, auto-dimming; Anti-spin differential (2500); Switchable dome lamp; Footwell lighting; Upper closed glove box with painted door; Big Horn IP badge (2TZ); Lone Star IP badge (2TY); Badge, Big Horn, chrome; Lighting, glove boxes; Overhead console (LED); Storage, in-floor boxes, rear (Crew Cab only); Rear window, manual-sliding (Regular Cab only)
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Big Horn Level 2 Plus Equipment Group (includes Big Horn Level 2 Group Equipment: Alpine nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer; Premium 7-speaker system, with center IP speaker and amplifier (Regular Cab); Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)); Safety Group; Tow Technology Group
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Power Wagon Level 1 Equipment GroupSeats, bucket — Black Bristol leather w/ Axis II perf. + Gode-Tex vinyl accents; Alpine nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer; Premium mirrors (power fold / telescope / adjust, w/ heat, F&R utility lighting, auto-dimming, memory); Pedals, power-adjustable w/ memory (replaces XAP, w/o memory); Radio / driver seat / mirror / pedal memory; Auto high-beam headlamp control; (NAW DRVM (GRG) without Forward Collision Mitigation (LSU)); Rain-sensing wipers; Lighting, dome lamp, switchable (LED); Overhead console (LED); Front footwell lighting (LED); Remote proximity (passive) keyless entry, 2 doors; Body-color door/tailgate handles; Dual rear USB ports — 2 type A/C pairs (charging only) (bucket seat); 115-volt 400-watt AC power outlet (rear); Security alarm; Lighting, front LED lamps (Pkg w/ X1, X2, W1, W2 & CUS); Sport performance hood (standard with diesel); Mopar Rock Rails w/ step pad (standard with diesel); Floor mats, front and rear, rubber (Mopar); Universal garage door opener in visor; Storage, in-floor boxes, rear (Crew Cab only); Winch, Warn front electric 12,000 lb. capacity (HEMI only); Dual wireless charger
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Power Wagon Level 2 Equipment Group (Includes Power Wagon Level 1 Group Equipment): Premium full-leather interior (doors); Seats, bucket — Natura Plus with Axis II inserts, piping, Power Wagon embossment, hard badge on ctr. console; I/P bezel — Alum Litho w/ Piano Black Silverline trim; Uconnect 14.5-in. (AM/FM/SXM/Bluetooth/HD/ tow-specific NAV/voice); Premium 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with subwoofer; Front passenger interactive display; Column shifter w/leather-wrapped handle; Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)); Cargo-view camera w/ dynamic center line; Universal garage door opener in visor
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Rebel Level 1 Equipment GroupSeats, bucket — Black Bristol leather w/ Axis II perf. + Gode-Tex vinyl accents; Alpine nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer; Premium mirrors (power fold / telescope / adjust, w/ heat, F&R utility lighting, auto-dim, memory); Pedals, power-adjustable w/ memory (replaces XAP, w/o memory); Radio / driver seat / mirror / pedal memory; Auto high-beam headlamp control; (NAW DRVM (GRG) without Forward Collision Mitigation (LSU)); Rain-sensing wipers; Front / rear door accent lighting (LED); Overhead console (LED); Front footwell lighting (LED); Remote proximity (passive) keyless entry, 2-door; Body-color door / tailgate handles; Dual rear USB ports — 2 type A/C pairs (charging only) (bucket seat); 115-volt 400W AC power outlet (rear); Security alarm; Lighting, front LED lamps (Pkg w/ X1, X2, W1, W2 & CUS); Mopar sport performance hood; Floor mats, front and rear, rubber (Mopar); Universal garage door opener in visor; Storage, in-floor boxes, rear (Crew Cab only); Dual wireless charger
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Rebel Level 2 Equipment Group (Includes Rebel Level 1 Group Equipment)Premium full-leather interior (doors); Seats, bucket — Natura with Axis II inserts, piping, Rebel embossment, hard badge on center console; I/P bezel — alum. Litho w/ Piano Black Silverline trim; Uconnect 14.5-in. (AM/FM/SXM/Bluetooth/HD/ tow-specific NAV/voice); Premium 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system; Front passenger interactive display; Column shifter w/leather-wrapped handle; Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)); Cargo view camera w/ dynamic center line; Lighting, dome lamp, switchable (LED); Power running boards
Laramie Level 1 Plus Equipment Group (Includes Laramie Level 1 Group Equipment): Seats, bucket — Bristol soft leather, suede accents, Herringbone perf. inserts, Bristol vinyl, piping, power and ventilated driver and front passenger seats; Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)); Cargo view camera w/ dynamic center line; Dual wireless charger; Safety Group
Laramie Level 2 Plus Equipment Group (Includes Laramie Level 2 Group Equipment): Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN)); Cargo view camera w/ dynamic center line; Running boards, power; Safety Group
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Longhorn Level 1 Equipment GroupRunning boards, power; Tow Technology Group (includes: 360-degree surround view camera system (XAK), trailer reverse guidance (XPU), cargo view camera w dynamic center line (LPD)); Anti-spin rear differential (2500); Safety Group (includes: adaptive steering (SJE), Active Lane Management (XNW), Drowsy Driver Detection (XNM), Traffic Sign Recognition (XPS)); Digital rearview mirror 2.0; Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN))
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Limited Level 1 Equipment GroupRunning boards, power; Tow Technology Group (includes: 360-degree surround view camera system (XAK), trailer reverse guidance (XPU), cargo view camera w/ dynamic center line (LPD)); Anti-spin rear differential (2500); Safety Group (includes: adaptive steering (SJE), Active Lane Management (XNW), Drowsy Driver Detection (XNM), Traffic Sign Recognition (XPS)); Digital rearview mirror 2.0; Bed Utility Group (includes pickup box lighting (LPL), spray-in bedliner (XMF), Mopar bed step (MDN))
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Functional Packages
Functional PackagesBed Utility GroupDeployable bed step; LED bed lighting; Spray-in bedliner
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Box Delete (Regular Cab or Crew Cab)(Not available with Power Wagon Package)
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RamBox Bed Storage System
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Dual Rear Wheel Group (3500 only)Rear wheelhouse liners; Cab-mounted, box and rear fender LED clearance lamps
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Fifth-wheel/Gooseneck Prep GroupBed-mounted seven-pin connector; Mounting holes for fifth-wheel hitch and gooseneck ball; Mounting hole covers
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Max Towing Package (3500 DRW, diesel, Crew or Mega Cab only)Auto-leveling rear air suspension (Laramie, Limited and Longhorn only); Fifth-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Group; Cargo view camera
Off-road Group (4x4 2500 only)Front/rear Bilstein shocks; Transfer case skid plate; Hill-descent Control; All-terrain tires
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Power Wagon Equipment Group (4x4 2500 HEMI V8 only)Articulink suspension; Front/rear Bilstein shocks (Power Wagon-tuned); Raised ride height; Hill-descent Control; Tru-Lok front and rear axles; 4.10 axle ratio; Fuel tank skid plate; Transfer case skid plate; Front, electric 12,000-lb. winch; Black wheel flares, Power Wagon design; Black Powder coated front and rear bumpers; Front disconnecting stabilizer bar; 17 x 8.0-in. cast aluminum Power Wagon wheels; LT285/70R17D OWL Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac all-terrain tires; Wheel-well liners, rear; Front and rear parksense
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Safety GroupBlind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection; Active Lane Management; Rain-sensing wipers; SmartBeam headlamps; Interior mirror, rearview, auto-dimming; 7in.- cluster (Tradesman and Base Big Horn/ Lone Star); Drowsy Driver Detection; Traffic Sign Recognition (NAW 3.5-in. cluster, 8.4-in. radio); Adaptive steering
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Tow Technology GroupSurround 360-degree camera; Center stop lamp with Cargo-View Camera; Trailer reverse guidance; Blind spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection; Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Trailer Camera Wiring (Mopar)
Tow Technology Plus GroupDigital rearview mirror 3.0; Trailer reverse steering control
Tow-Mode Digital Rearview Mirror PackageDigital rearview mirror; Wired tow-mode camera
Electronic-locking front and rear differentials (includes Anti-Slip) (Rebel): (rear only)
Warn front electric 12,000 lb. winch (Power Wagon): (HEMI only)
Warn front electric 12,000 lb. winch (Rebel): (HEMI only)
Sport Performance Hood (Power Wagon): (S w/ diesel)
Lunar Edition (Rebel): (diesel only)
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Big Horn over Tradesman+1 standard +
✓Parking Sensors: ParkSense front/rear park assist
Laramie over Warlock+4 standard +
✓Radios: Uconnect 12-in. radio
✓Premium Alpine nine-speaker with subwoofer (seven-speaker, Regular Cab)
✓Blind-spot Monitoring with conventional trailer coverage, Pedestrian Detection and Rear Cross Path detection (included in Safety Group)
✓Parking Sensors: ParkSense front/rear park assist
6.4L HEMI V8Standard on every trim. Up to 17,740 lbs towing; up to 4,580 lbs payload with the $835 Payload Upgrade Package (a 3500 frame, leaf springs and anti-spin axle that raise GVWR to 11,040 lbs). Preliminary ratings. Regular fuel.
405 hp
429 lb-ft
TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic
4x2 or 4x4
6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I6Optional on every trim, including Power Wagon for 2027. Up to 20,000 lbs towing; up to 3,990 lbs payload. Preliminary ratings.
Five-link coil springs; optional self-leveling air suspension
Fuel economy+
EPA rating
Not published; heavy-duty trucks above 8,500 lbs GVWR are not required to carry EPA fuel economy labels
2500 photos
Photos courtesy of Stellantis. Equipment and colors vary by trim.
2500 questions, answered
Is a Ram 2500 too big for Northeast streets and driveways?
It can be. Overall length runs from about 232 to 260.8 inches depending on cab and bed, and height is about 77.8 to 80.9 inches. Tight New England village streets, old driveways and city garages are difficult, but rural properties and job sites rarely have trouble. The Regular Cab with the shorter configuration is the easiest. Measure parking spots before ordering a Mega Cab.
HEMI or Cummins diesel for pulling a horse trailer in hilly country?
For long grades like central Pennsylvania or the Catskills, the Cummins gives more of what matters. It makes 1,075 lb-ft versus 429 for the HEMI and is rated up to 20,000 pounds against 17,740 (both preliminary). The HEMI is the cheaper, simpler choice if you tow occasionally and want regular gas. Diesel pays off for frequent heavy hauling.
How much can the 2027 Ram 2500 tow?
For 2027, Ram's preliminary maximum is up to 20,000 pounds with the Cummins High-Output diesel and up to 17,740 pounds with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The exact figure depends on cab, drive, axle ratio and options, so check the 2500 towing chart before you buy.
What is the payload of the Ram 2500?
The 2500 with the 6.4-liter HEMI and the new Payload Upgrade Package can carry up to 4,580 pounds. The Cummins diesel tops out at 3,990 pounds, and the diesel Power Wagon at almost 3,000 pounds. All figures are preliminary.
Does the Ram 2500 Power Wagon come with a diesel?
Yes, starting with the 2027 model year. The Power Wagon can now be ordered with the 430-horsepower, 1,075 lb-ft Cummins High-Output diesel, which Ram says tows nearly 20,000 pounds. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 remains the standard engine.
How much does a 2027 Ram 2500 cost?
ramtrucks.com lists the 2027 Ram 2500 from $48,040 for the Tradesman Regular Cab, before destination. Big Horn starts at $51,790, Black Express $54,255, Warlock $57,585, Laramie $63,495, Rebel $70,940, Power Wagon $74,435, and Longhorn and Limited $75,505. Mega Cab Laramie, Longhorn and Limited start at $80,435, $92,735 and $92,735.
What is the difference between a Ram 2500 and a 3500?
The 2500 is the three-quarter-ton truck with coil-spring rear suspension, aimed at comfort plus strong towing. The 3500 is the one-ton truck with leaf springs, available with dual rear wheels and higher payload and towing ceilings, up to 37,020 pounds of towing with the diesel.
Is there a police or emergency Ram 2500?
Yes. The 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle is a fleet-only truck Ram describes as the first pursuit-capable three-quarter-ton pickup. It is sold to government and public-safety agencies rather than retail buyers.