2026 RAM 3500 Tradesman

The Ram 3500 is the brand's heavy-duty workhorse, built for serious towing and payload duty. It squares off against the Ford F-350 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in the heavy-duty pickup class. The 3500 rides with a heavy-duty firmness that's expected in this class, but the steering is direct and the brakes feel strong. Crew cab models offer a spacious back seat and a well-laid-out dash, with available leather and large touchscreens on higher trims. The Tradesman is the work-ready entry point for the 3500, trading the chrome and leather of the Laramie or Limited for durable cloth seats and steel wheels. This one has the 6.4L V8 HEMI making 430 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, good for getting a loaded trailer moving without struggle. You get a full roster of towing tech standard here, including a trailer brake controller and anti-spin rear axle, which keeps this a no-nonsense hauler right off the lot.