Big one-ton dual-rear-wheel pickup trucks top the list of things we love in the Twin Ports. These trucks carry the load, tow the big trailers, and take over any roads on which they ride. There is a choice of four such pickup trucks. MotorTrend did a comparison of all four, and only one came out on top: the 2024 Ram 3500.
MotorTrend cites the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty because of its “solid towing manners and dramatically sumptuous interior when properly optioned. It’s a work truck for the boss.” It starts with a “burly design,” sports a “luxurious interior,” and ultimately feels “confident towing a trailer.”
The towing part is important to a Ram 3500 owner. With dual rear wheels, the rear part of the frame is crafted to handle up to 37,090 pounds of trailer from a gooseneck or fifth-wheel connection. Large travel trailers or farm implements carried on a flatbed hauler present no problems for the dually.
Towing is made more confident with the available Cummins High Output 6.7-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel. This engine puts down 1,075 pound-feet of torque and was the first pickup truck in its weight class to offer more than 1,000 pound-feet of torque. It also helps to get the right rear axle ratio to deliver that power to tow its weight, which is why the Ram 3500 dual-rear-wheel pickup truck offers an available 4.10 axle ratio for larger jobs.
Its “burly design” comes from the influence long-haul trucks have on Ram’s overall look. No one can mistake the big grille and lowered front fenders with excellent lighting units when it comes down the highway—or logging road—to accomplish the task at hand. That design continues rearward with the extended fenders to cover the dual rear wheels. Aerodynamics play a huge part to ensure that the Ram 3500 flows through the air without interfering with the job of towing or hauling goods in the box.
Ram has been recognized as a leader in cab interior design. When you need your crew to join you on a job or to get away, they need to be comfortable. With seating for five or six, the Crew Cab offers exceptional space both front and back. Plus, they are treated to big, comfortable seats for that long haul out of town. Everyone will enjoy the best materials, no matter which trim level they choose. From durable surfaces in the Tradesman to luxurious leather in the Limited Longhorn, you are treated to a well thought out interior. The 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is powered by UConnect 5, providing a wide choice of connectivity and playback options to get you there with a soundtrack to keep you moving forward. All of this is wrapped up in one tough, capable package.
If the 2024 Ram 3500 dual-rear-wheel pickup truck is your rig of choice, contact us at Benna Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and get yourself the dually chosen by MotorTrend as the best.
Connect with us
