Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Ram 2500

Ram 2500

VS
Ram 3500

Ram 3500

2018 RAM 2500 vs. 2018 RAM 3500

If you’re on the lookout for a powerful, heavy-duty pickup that has the potential to work as hard as it plays, you have two excellent choices in the 2018 Ram 2500 and the 2018 Ram 3500. Both trucks offer drivers access to:

  • Powerful Gasoline and Diesel Engines
  • Best-in-Class Gasoline Horsepower
  • Multiple Transmission Choices
  • Innovative RamBox Cargo Management Systems
  • Industry-Leading Oil Change Intervals

Potent Engine Choices

Both the new Ram 2500 and new Ram 3500 deliver the raw power Scotts Valley drivers want from a full-sized truck:

Ram 2500

Ram 3500

6.7L Cummins Turbodiesel I6 Engine

Engine

6.7L Cummins Turbodiesel I6 Engine
5.7L HEMI V8

Standard V8 Engine

5.7L HEMI V8
6.4L HEMI V8

Available V8 Engine

6.4L HEMI V8
6-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic

Transmission Options

6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Automatic, or AISIN 6-Speed Automatic

Capability to Get the Job Done

Both heavy-duty pickups are popular among Capitola adventurers who need both muscle and versatility from their ride:

2018 RAM 2500

2018 RAM 3500

3,990 lbs.

Maximum Payload Capability

7,390 lbs.
17,980 lbs.

Maximum Towing Capability

31,210 lbs.
Regular, Crew, And Mega

Cab Options

Regular, Crew, and Mega
8- and 6-foot 4-inch

Box Sizes

8- and 6-foot 4-inch

Test Drive a Ram Truck at Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Today

Whether your next Watsonville job calls for the Ram 2500 or the Ram 3500, you’ll find exactly what you need at Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Visit our Santa Cruz Ram dealership for a test drive, or continue your Ram truck research by comparing the Ram 2500 to the Ram 1500 or to leading competitors like the Chevy Silverado 2500.


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