2015 Ram 2500 Big Horn 4x4 Quick Take: Respect the Snow Plow - Kelley Blue Book

Now that the plows have been put back into storage until the snow returns, we thought it would be a good time to stop and show my newfound admiration of the plow guy. I have driven in snow and on ice, I have driven Ram Heavy Duty trucks many, many times, but for the first time this past winter, I used a snow plow. The Ram Heavy-Duty is a 2500 Big Horn crew cab with 4-wheel drive, powered by a 410-horsepower, 6. 4-liter V8 backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission. There are two option packages for using a plow on the Ram. The $135 Heavy-Duty Snow Plow Prep Group has a 180-amp alternator and a skid plate that protects the transfer case. While it was not equipped with either package, our Ram Big Horn had the 180-amp alternator, limited-slip and plenty of power to move snow. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles took us to Canada, where Nick Cappa in Ram Truck Media Relations did a careful rundown of the dos and don'ts of plowing. He showed me how to use the controller, and reminded me that this is a process that requires constant attention -- especially for someone who has never plowed before. Also: Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards of 2015. There was never a question that the Ram is a capable truck for the job. The engine's power, the sturdiness of the truck and the steady performance while plowing all made the job feel easy in a. Source: www.kbb.com