2016 RAM 2500 Tradesman

The Ram 2500 is the heavy-duty half of Ram's pickup range, built for serious towing and hauling duty. It drives with a planted, confident feel, and the steering is direct enough that you always know where the front wheels are. The ride is firm when unladen, which is the trade-off for the payload capacity, but the cabin stays quiet on the highway. Inside, you get a roomy cabin with a straightforward dashboard, and the available crew cab offers generous rear legroom. The Tradesman is the base work truck, so you skip the Big Horn's chrome and convenience touches but keep the same heavy-duty bones. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 with an automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, so it pulls strong but you'll feel the fuel thirst. It rides on steel wheels and vinyl floors, which means you can hose out the cab after a muddy job without worrying about the carpet.