2026 Ram 2500

Is the 2026 Ram 2500 the right truck for your work?

Three-quarter-ton pickup with available Cummins diesel.

Crews that value ride quality on long Southern California commutes between sites.

Typical specifications

Ranges across common configurations of this model. The figures for any individual vehicle depend on its cab, wheelbase, drivetrain and upfit.

GVWR

10,000–11,000 lbs

Payload

2,900–4,000 lbs

Towing

13,000–20,000 lbs

Seating

3–6 seats

These are model ranges, not a specific truck. Payload in particular varies by well over 1,000 lbs across configurations. Always confirm against the door-jamb sticker and the manufacturer documentation for the exact vehicle before you buy or load it.

Configurations to choose between

• Regular, Crew and Mega Cab
• 6.3 ft and 8 ft beds
• Gas and Cummins diesel

What buyers get wrong

The coil-spring rear suspension rides better than leaf springs but behaves differently under heavy, concentrated loads. Match it to how you actually load.

Body types it is built as

• Service & Utility Trucks

Who buys the Ram 2500

• General Contractors
• Construction
• Landscaping

What else to consider

Vehicles commonly cross-shopped against the Ram 2500.

• Ford F-250 Super DutyThree-quarter-ton pickup, the workhorse of most contractor fleets.
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500HDThree-quarter-ton pickup with Work Truck trim aimed squarely at fleets.
• Ram 3500One-ton pickup and chassis cab with high towing ratings.