2021 Ram 3500 Review

Do you own a business in the Dallas, TX, area? Then you may be looking for a heavy-duty truck to add to your fleet. As you’ll see from our review, the 2021 Ram 3500 is sure to get the job done right when it hits the worksite in Garland or Arlington.

Keep reading to learn more about the Ram 3500. Then, contact the team at Dallas DCJR to try it out for yourself.

2021 Ram 3500 Capability

With a maximum towing capacity of 37,100 pounds when properly equipped, the 2021 Ram 3500 is not afraid of a hard day’s work. You’ll get achieve this towing capacity when equipped with the available 6.7L High-Output Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine that delivers 420 horsepower and a whopping 1,075 lb-ft of torque.

There are a total of three available engines to pick for this truck. Let’s take a gander at their maximum towing specs when properly equipped:

• 6.7L High-Output Cummins® Turbo Diesel: 37,100 pounds
• 6.7 Cummins® Turbo Diesel: 22,670 pounds
• Standard 6.4L HEMI® V8: 18,210 pounds

The 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine generates 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque, and the standard 6.4L HEMI® engine produces 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. As for the transmission, both diesel engines come with 6-speed automatic transmission, while the gas-powered engine has an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Towing Technology

Not only does the Ram 3500 have the brawn to haul, but it also has the smarts. With technologies and features that help you tow, hitching and controlling your trailer is convenient.

For one, the available power-fold tow mirrors with available 360° Surround View Camera with Trailer Reverse Guidance View uses cameras to help you get a complete picture of your truck and trailer. It’s especially helpful when aligning your trailer and your hitch.

The Trailer Monitoring feature can also provide live updates on the status of your trailer. This is done by utilizing features like the trailer light check and the Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The available Blind Spot Monitoring system is another helpful tool to use when you’re on the road. This feature lets you know when another vehicle enters your side blind spot and extends that coverage along the length of your trailer.

Ram 3500 Payload

With the Ram 3500 and the proper equipment, you’ll get a maximum payload capacity of 7,680 pounds. With two different bed options, as well as a ton of functional bed features, you’ll have the capability you need to carry bricks, boards, stone, or any other building materials you may need for your current project.

As for your cargo box, you’ll have two different choices. Check out their cargo volumes here:

• 8-foot box: 74.7 cubic feet
• 6-foot 4-inch box: 57.5 cubic feet

You can expand your maximum cargo volume, too, with the help of the available RamBox® Cargo Management System. This places two lockable, drainable storage bins with LED lighting in the walls of your trucks’ bed.

These boxes include a 115-volt power outlet that allows you to power up your tools when you get to the worksite. There’s also a 115-volt/400-watt outlet in the bed of the truck, while available LED lights in the bed help to illuminate your cargo during night shifts or early mornings.

Review the Ram 3500

Does the 2021 Ram 3500 sound like the right heavy-duty pickup for your business in the Garland and Arlington, TX, areas? Then stop by Dallas DCJR and review it for yourself. Our team is always happy to answer any questions you have.

Drivers in the greater Dallas area can contact us to schedule a test drive today!