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Ram Trucks aren't just known for being tough; they're also known for being highly reliable for some of the most demanding chores. When you need a truck for extreme hauling or towing, you can always count on a new or used Ram diesel pickup to get the job done.

The brand has established itself over a veritable history of being able to tackle some of the toughest jobs and keep on trucking. Drivers who need a reliable diesel pickup to deliver performance and durability need a Ram Truck.

A black 2020 Ram 3500 is towing machinery with a tarp over it in the rain.

Ram Trucks: A History Of Durability

Before Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles honed in on the pickup market with the Ram Trucks brand, the Chrysler pickup division was known as Dodge Ram. Regardless of the name and badging, the trucks have always been known for their rugged durability and uncompromising output of seemingly unmatched horsepower in the pickup category. The Dodge Ram made waves when it first appeared back in the early 1980s but truly redefined what truck drivers expected from a pickup during the second generation in the 1990s, where the iconic Ram grille was introduced, and the truck's legacy as a do-it-all pickup was cemented. The hallmark introduction of the 8.0-liter V10 Magnum engine set it apart from the competition and helped pave the way for future generations of the Ram to keep pushing the boundaries when it comes to road performance.

In more recent years, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles have maintained Ram's notable presence in the performance market and have rightly retained those expectations under the Ram Trucks label. This includes introducing even more powerful diesel engines, the iconic Hemi V8s, and even eco-friendly options for green-conscious truck shoppers. Drivers can continue to expect high-output in the horsepower and torque department while also being able to enjoy both the off-roading and towing abilities that the Ram series of pickups provide with questionable quality.

A red 2019 Ram 1500, a popular used Ram diesel, is towing a white enclosed trailer on a desert road.

Ram Trucks Diesel Engines

At the heart of every Ram is a powerful engine that does more than just get you from one destination to the next; it delivers an experience. For drivers who need a pickup that offers a very specific set of functions in the towing and hauling category, it means only a diesel will do. The Ram 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD all come with diesel engine options, from a 3.0-liter V6 all the way up to a turbocharged 6.7-liter Cummins I6.

During the Ram's third-generation (2002-2008), only the 2500 HD and 3500 HD had diesel powertrain options. This includes the six-cylinder 5.9-liter (available until 2007) and 6.7-liter Cummins I6. The 5.9-liter offers drivers 325 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the 6.7-liter produces up to 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD chassis cab renditions also come with a 6.7-liter diesel, producing up to 305 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque.

Throughout the fourth generation (2009-2018), Ram Trucks continued to evolve on-road and off-road performance, as well as offer a variety of diesel-powered engines. The fourth generation also introduced the light-duty Ram 1500 series to the EcoDiesel powertrain option. This gave truck drivers more variety when it came to both light-duty and heavy duty towing. The Ram 1500's first diesel was a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, providing 240 horsepower and up to 420 lb-ft of torque.

Meanwhile, the Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD were outfitted with several iterations of a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel six-cylinder, starting with the chassis cab's I6 that produces 305 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. However, for maximum horsepower and torque, the chassis cab's 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine mated with an Aisin six-speed automatic transmission produces 325 horsepower and up to 750 lb-ft of torque. For the standard 2500 HD and 3500 HD, you can expect the base performance of the I6 diesel to start at 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The heavy duty pickups round out the fourth generation with a Cummins I6 diesel-powered engine capable of producing up to 385 horsepower and 900 lb-ft of torque.

Fifth-generation (2019-present) Ram light-duty pickups in the 1500 series offer an EcoDiesel V6 with 260 horsepower and up to 480 lb-ft of torque. For the Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD, you can expect maximum towing and performance capabilities with a 6.7-liter Cummins that packs 370 horsepower under the hood and generates up to 850 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 3500 HD has also been given special treatment with a 400 horsepower rendition of the Cummins diesel engine, capable of an incredibly impressive 1,000 lb-ft of torque, making it the ultimate towing pickup.

Ram Diesel Engines Make Towing Easy

A white 2020 Ram 2500 is towing a boat at dusk.

Since the third-generation Dodge Ram/Ram Trucks have been breaking ground in the realm of towing and trailering. The third-generation Dodge Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD paired with the 6.7-liter turbo-diesel engine allows you to carry a payload capacity of up to 2,650 pounds. Max towing for the 2500 HD and 3500 HD during the early third generation originally hovered around 9,350 pounds but topped out the generation with a max towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds.

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles have only made the Ram more impressive since then. Fourth-generation diesel engines available in different trims of the Ram altered the max payload and towing capacities, with the crew cab configurations offering the most scale when factoring for trailering. The 2500 HD diesel engines during the fourth generation can trailer anywhere from 16,450 pounds up to 17,980 pounds. Those figures only increased for the 3500 HD, which starts at 16,510 pounds but can tow up to 31,210 pounds with available packaging and a gooseneck. During the fourth generation, the Ram 1500's foray into diesel powertrains enabled the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 a maximum towing capacity of 9,210 pounds, with a payload capacity of 1,600 pounds. Throughout the fourth generation, the 1500 steadily increased its maximum towing capacity with the turbocharged diesel engine, up to 10,620 pounds with available packaging.

Today, Ram Trucks are capable of amazing feats, with the Ram 1500 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 capable of towing up to 12,560 pounds when properly equipped. The heavy-duty Ram 2500 HD and 3500 HD have also taken trailering to the next level, with the base tow capacity of certain 2500 HD configurations being 15,040, but with a proper trailering package, the 2500 HD can top out with a max tow capacity of 19,680 pounds.

For the ultimate towing and trailering experience, the Ram 3500 HD can't be beat. With more than 1,000 lb-ft of torque at the ready, the diesel-powered heavy-duty pickup has a base towing capacity of 14,970 pounds, but when properly equipped, it can manage to tow up to 35,100 pounds, making it perfect for even the toughest of towing challenges.

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