2017 RAM 2500 Tradesman

The 2017 Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup built for serious towing and hauling, slotting above the 1500 and below the 3500 in Ram's truck lineup. It competes directly with the Ford F-250 Super Duty and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, all vying for buyers who need real work capability. The heavy-duty chassis feels planted when loaded, and the available rear air suspension smooths out rough pavement, though the ride is firm when empty. The cabin is roomy and functional, with a large center console, available leather upholstery, and a user-friendly Uconnect infotainment system. The Tradesman is the base trim in the 2500 lineup, below the SLT and Big Horn, so you get the essentials without the chrome and leather. The manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case means you can switch into four-wheel drive without stopping, which is handy when the pavement turns to gravel.