ALM Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Perry
| Specification | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Light-duty (half-ton) | Heavy-duty (three-quarter-ton) |
| Starting MSRP | About $40,500 | About $46,855 |
| Engines | V6, 3.0L Hurricane I6, 5.7L HEMI V8 | 6.4L HEMI V8 (410 hp), 6.7L Cummins diesel |
| Top output | 540 hp (Hurricane HO) | Cummins 370 hp, 850 lb-ft |
| Diesel option | No | Yes (6.7L Cummins) |
| Max towing | Up to 11,610 lbs | Up to 20,000 lbs |
| Off-road trim | Rebel | Power Wagon |
| Ride | Smoother, comfort-focused | Heavy-duty, built for load |
| Best use | Daily driving, light to moderate towing | Heavy towing and hauling |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
This is the half-ton versus three-quarter-ton decision. The Ram 1500 is a light-duty truck built for everyday comfort and towing up to 11,610 pounds, which covers most trailers and boats. The Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty truck that steps up to 20,000 pounds of towing and adds the Cummins diesel for serious hauling.
The Ram 1500 offers a V6, the 3.0L Hurricane I6 with up to 540 horsepower, and the returning 5.7L HEMI V8, with a smoother daily ride. The Ram 2500 runs a standard 6.4L HEMI V8 or the 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel for maximum torque. If comfort and price lead, the 1500 fits; if you tow heavy, the 2500 does.
Both are Ram trucks with available HEMI V8 power, crew-cab options, and Ram’s 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. New models at ALM CDJR Perry are also eligible for ALM VIP Club benefits.
Neither is better across the board; the right pick is the one that matches how you drive and what you haul. Look over the strengths above, then come see both at ALM CDJR Perry near Warner Robins. Our team can line them up side by side.
Ram 1500 overview | Ram 2500 overview
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