The current Dodge Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickup is available in a variety of body style and trim configurations. A regular cab, a Quad Cab (crew cab) and Mega Cab (really big crew cab) are the choices of body styles, while trim levels consist of the very basic ST, the volume-selling SLT (known as the SXT with the Mega Cab) and the luxurious Laramie.
The Mega Cab is only available with the short bed (76 inches), while the regular cab is only equipped with the long bed (98 inches). The Quad Cab is offered with either, and unlike the past generation, features forward-hinged rear doors. The Quad Cab with a short bed is the only 3500 model available with a single rear axle; the rest have a dual-wheel rear axle. All models are available with two-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Standard on all Ram 3500 trucks is a 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-6 that's rated at 350 hp and 650 pound-feet of torque and comes with either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission.
We're fond of the Dodge Ram 3500's powerful diesel engine, available manual transmission and wide range of body styles. However, it should be noted that redesigned heavy-duty trucks from Ford and GM have recently debuted, and their newer designs might prove to be more appealing. Our recommendation is to test-drive the different offerings before making a final decision on the Ram.
