2027 Ram · Truck
Three-quarter-ton muscle with Cummins diesel
Starting MSRP*$48,040
The Ram 2500 is the three-quarter-ton heavy-duty pickup for buyers who tow big trailers or carry loads a half-ton cannot. It comes with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 or the high-output Cummins turbo diesel six, in regular, crew and Mega Cab bodies. New for 2027, the Power Wagon can finally be ordered with the diesel.
The West take
The Ram 2500 is the Western ranch and job-site truck, from Wyoming's energy country to Nevada mines: heavy loads, gravel roads and long hauls to the next town. The 6.4-liter HEMI is standard at 405 hp and tows up to 17,740 pounds, while the Cummins High-Output diesel makes 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft and tows up to 20,000 pounds, both preliminary ratings. The Payload Upgrade Package, $835, lifts payload to 4,580 pounds. Power Wagon ground clearance is 14.2 inches with the HEMI, with locking differentials and a 12,000-pound Warn winch available. Pricing starts at $48,040 for the Tradesman and $74,435 for the Power Wagon, before destination. Diesel is the choice for repeated mountain towing, while the HEMI saves money upfront.
For 2027 the Power Wagon can be ordered with the 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output diesel, which produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft. Ram rates it at nearly 20,000 pounds of towing and almost 3,000 pounds of payload. It keeps the locking axles, disconnecting front sway bar and 34-inch tires of the gas truck.
Choose the 6.4-liter HEMI and the new $835 Payload Upgrade Package, and the 2500 gets a 3500-style frame, leaf springs and an anti-spin rear axle. GVWR rises from 10,000 to 11,040 pounds, for a preliminary payload of up to 4,580 pounds.
The standard 2500 uses a five-link coil rear suspension, and an automatic-leveling rear air suspension is available on Rebel, Laramie, Limited and Longhorn. Ram calls the setup class-exclusive. The result is a smoother unloaded ride without giving up rated capacity.
Optional equipment includes a digital rearview mirror with a tow mode, trailer reverse steering control, a surround-view camera and trailer tire-pressure monitoring. Heated, power-folding, power-telescoping trailer-tow mirrors with memory are available.
Warlock is the value pick at $57,585, Rebel adds more hardware, and Power Wagon is the specialist. All three are crew-cab 4x4s with the 6.4-liter V8 standard. The diesel is a choice across the range.
9 trim levels, listed from entry to top of the range, offered as Crew Cab, Mega Cab or Regular Cab.
From $51,660*
Also Regular Cab from $48,040
From $55,410*
Also Regular Cab from $51,790
From $54,255*
Crew Cab only
From $57,585*
Crew Cab only
From $63,495*
Also Mega Cab from $80,435
From $70,940*
Crew Cab only
From $74,435*
Crew Cab only
From $75,505*
Also Mega Cab from $92,735
From $75,505*
Also Mega Cab from $92,735
*Manufacturer's suggested retail price, excluding destination, taxes, title and fees. Prices change; confirm with a dealer.
Trims, prices, packages and colors for every model year on record, from the manufacturer's Build & Price data.
| Trim | 2027 | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | $48,040 | $46,855 | $45,565 | $45,250 | $46,715 |
| Big Horn | $51,790 | $50,605 | $49,465 | $56,340 | $51,245 |
| Black Express | $54,255 | $53,070 | — | — | — |
| Warlock | $57,585 | $56,400 | — | — | — |
| Laramie | $63,495 | $62,310 | $61,500 | $61,080 | $64,145 |
| Rebel | $70,940 | $69,755 | $68,645 | $69,910 | $70,465 |
| Limited Longhorn | — | — | $73,165 | $81,790 | $84,385 |
| Power Wagon | $74,435 | $73,250 | $72,140 | $69,725 | $70,565 |
| Longhorn | $75,505 | $74,320 | — | — | — |
| Limited | $75,505 | $74,320 | $73,165 | $85,515 | $88,230 |
| Powertrain | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4L HEMI V8Standard on every trim. Up to 17,740 lbs towing; up to 4,580 lbs payload with the $835 Payload Upgrade Package (a 3500 frame, leaf springs and anti-spin axle that raise GVWR to 11,040 lbs). Preliminary ratings. Regular fuel. | 405 hp | 429 lb-ft | TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I6Optional on every trim, including Power Wagon for 2027. Up to 20,000 lbs towing; up to 3,990 lbs payload. Preliminary ratings. | 430 hp | 1075 lb-ft | TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic | 4x2 or 4x4 |
Photos courtesy of Stellantis. Equipment and colors vary by trim.
For regular heavy towing over high passes, the Cummins is the stronger answer, with 1,075 lb-ft against 429 for the HEMI and a 20,000-pound preliminary rating versus 17,740. The diesel is an option on every trim, so it adds cost. If you tow occasionally, a HEMI with the right axle ratio can do the work for less.
Yes, it is the purpose-built version. Power Wagon offers up to 14.2 inches of clearance with the HEMI, approach and departure angles of 29.4 and 26.0 degrees, locking axles and a disconnecting sway bar. It is long and heavy, so tight Moab ledges are not its terrain, but ranch roads and forest tracks are.
For 2027, Ram's preliminary maximum is up to 20,000 pounds with the Cummins High-Output diesel and up to 17,740 pounds with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. The exact figure depends on cab, drive, axle ratio and options, so check the 2500 towing chart before you buy.
The 2500 with the 6.4-liter HEMI and the new Payload Upgrade Package can carry up to 4,580 pounds. The Cummins diesel tops out at 3,990 pounds, and the diesel Power Wagon at almost 3,000 pounds. All figures are preliminary.
Yes, starting with the 2027 model year. The Power Wagon can now be ordered with the 430-horsepower, 1,075 lb-ft Cummins High-Output diesel, which Ram says tows nearly 20,000 pounds. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 remains the standard engine.
ramtrucks.com lists the 2027 Ram 2500 from $48,040 for the Tradesman Regular Cab, before destination. Big Horn starts at $51,790, Black Express $54,255, Warlock $57,585, Laramie $63,495, Rebel $70,940, Power Wagon $74,435, and Longhorn and Limited $75,505. Mega Cab Laramie, Longhorn and Limited start at $80,435, $92,735 and $92,735.
The 2500 is the three-quarter-ton truck with coil-spring rear suspension, aimed at comfort plus strong towing. The 3500 is the one-ton truck with leaf springs, available with dual rear wheels and higher payload and towing ceilings, up to 37,020 pounds of towing with the diesel.
Yes. The 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle is a fleet-only truck Ram describes as the first pursuit-capable three-quarter-ton pickup. It is sold to government and public-safety agencies rather than retail buyers.
Sources: manufacturer specifications and press materials (14). Figures are manufacturer-published and subject to change.
