2026 Ram 3500

Is the 2026 Ram 3500 the right truck for your work?

One-ton pickup and chassis cab with high towing ratings.

Heavy gooseneck towing and one-ton dump bodies.

Typical specifications

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

GVWR

11,700–14,000 lbs

Payload

4,000–7,680 lbs

Towing

17,000–37,000 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

• SRW and DRW
• Pickup and Chassis Cab
• Cummins diesel available

What buyers get wrong

Headline towing figures apply to one specific configuration. The truck in front of you is often rated well below the number in the advertising.

Body types it is built as

• Chassis Cabs
• Flatbed & Stake Bed Trucks
• Dump Trucks

Who buys the Ram 3500

• Construction
• General Contractors
• Landscaping

What else to consider

Vehicles commonly cross-shopped against the Ram 3500.

• Ford F-350 Super DutyOne-ton pickup and chassis, available with dual rear wheels.
• Chevrolet Silverado 3500HDOne-ton pickup and chassis cab, SRW or DRW.
• Ram 4500Medium-duty chassis cab for service and dump bodies.