We drive '13 Ram 2500, 3500 Heavy Duty pickups - AutoWeek
When the last generation of heavy-duty Ram pickups debuted, the truck builder showcased their towing prowess by hauling around a Case tractor on a flatbed. That's why Ram upped the ante with the 2013 2500 and 3500 pickups , working to give them class-leading towing capacity, in addition to much-improved interior fit and finish. What is it. The 2013 2500 and 3500 are Ram's newest heavy-duty pickups, the beefy center of a lineup bookended by the Ram 1500 light pickup and the beastly Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks. 7-liter V8 gasoline engine that kicks out 383 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque comes standard, but buyers can step up to a 6. 7-liter Cummins I6 turbo-diesel producing 370 hp and a class-leading 850 lb-ft of torque. Both versions get a six-speed automatic transmission, but traditionalists can select a six-speed manual transmission if they decide to go with diesel power. Because manufacturers aren't required to provide fuel economy information for heavy-duty trucks, Ram didn't fill us in on what kind of mileage a 2500 or 3500 owner can expect to get. But you don't buy a heavy-duty pickup truck to save the planet: You buy one to do Truck People things. When properly equipped with the 6. 7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel, the Ram 3500 Tradesman regular cab can tow a trailer weighing a staggering 30,010 pounds. Source: autoweek.com
