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Ram's 1-ton pickup, offered with the 6.4L HEMI V8 or the 6.7L Cummins High Output diesel and with single or dual rear wheels. Here is what the 2027 Ram 3500 tows and carries by configuration, which cabs come as a dually, how it differs from the Ram 2500, and what's new for 2027.
The Ram 3500 is offered in five trims: Tradesman, Big Horn (sold as Lone Star in Texas), Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited. It comes in three cab styles and four cab and bed combinations:
| Cab and bed | Dually available | Drive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab, 8-ft bed | Yes | 4x2 or 4x4 | HEMI or Cummins; home of the top towing and payload ratings |
| Crew Cab, 6-ft 4-in bed | No, single rear wheel only | 4x2 or 4x4 | HEMI or Cummins |
| Crew Cab, 8-ft bed | Yes | 4x2 or 4x4 | HEMI or Cummins; optional 50-gal fuel tank |
| Mega Cab, 6-ft 4-in bed | Yes | 4x4 only | Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn; reclining, fold-flat rear seats |
Ram's towing chart lists the Mega Cab with the Cummins. The 6-ft 4-in bed has a 76.3-in floor and the 8-ft bed a 98.3-in floor, both 66.4 in wide with 51 in between the wheelhouses. A Crew Cab 8-ft truck is about 261 in long. Looking for an off-road heavy duty? The Power Wagon and Rebel are part of the Ram 2500 lineup, not the 3500.
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 6.7L Cummins High Output I-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 405 hp, 429 lb-ft | 430 hp, 1,075 lb-ft |
| Transmission | TorqueFlite 8HP75-LCV 8-speed | TorqueFlite HD 8-speed |
| Axle ratios | 3.73 or 4.10 | 3.42 |
| Max towing | 18,140 lb | 37,020 lb (4x2) / 36,610 lb (4x4) |
| Max payload | 7,580 lb | 6,460 lb (4x2) / 6,050 lb (4x4) |
The HEMI runs on 87-octane regular and carries the most payload because it weighs less. On HEMI trucks, the 4.10 axle adds about 2,200 to 2,400 lb of towing over the 3.73 in the same configuration. The Cummins is the only diesel offered (there's no standard-output version), and it comes with Ram's Smart Diesel Exhaust Brake, which helps hold speed on long downgrades like Highway 50 coming off Echo Summit.
Max trailer ratings from Ram's preliminary 2027 towing chart, in pounds:
| Configuration | HEMI, 4.10 axle | Cummins HO, 3.42 axle |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft dually | 18,140 | 37,020 |
| 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft dually | 17,760 | 36,610 |
| 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft SRW | 17,330 | 26,080 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in SRW | 17,010 | 23,550 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 8-ft SRW | 16,800 | 25,180 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 8-ft dually | 17,180 | 33,560 |
| 4x4 Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in SRW | — | 24,080 |
| 4x4 Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in dually | — | 32,890 |
SRW = single rear wheel. Hitch type also affects the rating you can use, so ask us to confirm the setup for your trailer.
For fifth-wheels and goosenecks, the factory Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package adds a structural crossmember over the rear axle with integrated mounting hardware and a 7-pin connector in the bed.
Payload is often the limit before towing is, especially with a fifth-wheel's pin weight. Check the door-jamb label on the exact truck you're considering.
A dually (dual rear wheel, or DRW) Ram 3500 is offered as a Regular Cab 8-ft, Crew Cab 8-ft or Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in. The Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in comes with single rear wheels only.
| Single rear wheel | Dually | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall width | 83.5 in | 96.5 in |
| Rear track | 67.1 in | 75.9 in |
| Rear axle rating (GAWR) | 7,000 lb | 9,750 lb |
| GVWR | 11,040 to 12,300 lb | 14,000 lb |
| Top Cummins towing | 26,940 lb (4x2 Regular Cab) | 37,020 lb (4x2 Regular Cab) |
The extra rear tires add stability and axle capacity under a heavy fifth-wheel or gooseneck. The trade-off is a truck 13 in wider, which matters in parking lots, drive-throughs and narrow garages.
Both trucks use the same 6.4L HEMI and 6.7L Cummins HO. The difference is the chassis behind them:
| Ram 2500 | Ram 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 3/4-ton | 1-ton |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs, smoother unloaded ride | Leaf springs for heavy loads |
| Rear wheels | Single only | Single or dually |
| Off-road trims | Power Wagon, Rebel | None |
| Best for | Daily driving with occasional heavy towing | Large fifth-wheels, goosenecks and heavy slide-in campers |
If you drive empty most of the week and tow a travel trailer or boat to the Delta, the Ram 2500 rides better. If you're hauling a big fifth-wheel to Tahoe or carrying a truck camper, the 3500 gives you the payload and axle margin. Our Ram 2500 vs 3500 guide has the numbers side by side.
Engines carry over unchanged. Ram's 2027 heavy-duty ratings are preliminary.
The Ram 3500 doesn't top the 1-ton class on maximum towing for 2027. Chevrolet rates the 2026 Silverado 3500HD at up to 36,000 lb and says the 2027 Silverado HD lineup reaches 38,000 lb. Where the Ram stands out is the cab: the Mega Cab, an available 14.5-in touchscreen that Ram calls the largest in its class, and the passenger display. Add Trailer Reverse Steering Control, the optional 50-gal tank and RamBox, which Ram says no rival offers, plus the Cummins inline-six's long record in heavy towing.
Up to 37,020 lb, based on Ram's preliminary 2027 ratings, on a 4x2 Regular Cab dually with the 6.7L Cummins HO and 3.42 axle. The same truck with 4x4 is rated at 36,610 lb, and the HEMI tops out at 18,140 lb.
Yes. Both the 405-hp 6.4L HEMI V8 and the 430-hp 6.7L Cummins High Output diesel are offered for 2027.
Up to 7,580 lb with the HEMI on a 4x2 Regular Cab dually. Cummins trucks carry up to 6,460 lb (4x2) or 6,050 lb (4x4).
Regular Cab 8-ft, Crew Cab 8-ft and Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in. The Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in comes with single rear wheels only, and every dually has a 14,000-lb GVWR.
Yes, on Laramie, Limited and Limited Longhorn. It's 4x4 only with a 6-ft 4-in bed and reclining, fold-flat rear seats.
Choose the 2500 if you mostly drive empty and want the smoother coil-spring ride. Choose the 3500 for large fifth-wheels, goosenecks, truck campers or a dually.
No. The Power Wagon and Rebel are Ram 2500 models. The 3500 comes in Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited.
You turn a knob in the direction you want the trailer to go, and the truck steers itself while you back up. It's part of the available Tow Technology Plus Group.
Engines carry over. Select HEMI 4x4 single-rear-wheel trucks gain 400 lb of GVWR and payload, Night Edition and Sport Appearance reach more equipment levels, and Serrano Green and Tank paint arrive with late availability.
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*Specifications are based on Ram's preliminary 2027 information and may change. Chevrolet figures are based on Chevrolet's published information for the model year shown, as available in October 2026. Max towing and payload require proper equipment; actual capacity varies by cab, bed, axle, drivetrain and hitch type, and passengers and cargo reduce towing capacity. Confirm ratings on the door-jamb label of a specific truck. Pricing on in-stock vehicles excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document processing charge and emission testing charge. Contact Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for current pricing and availability.