So, you know you’re in the market for a pickup truck, and you’ve even narrowed it down to the RAM brand. But which truck is right for you? While very similar, especially from an aesthetic standpoint, the 2025 RAM 1500 and RAM 2500 are also very different in certain ways as well. Both offer impressive performance, advanced technology and rugged durability, but each one caters to a different type of driver.
If you’re looking for a stylish and capable daily driver that you might want to haul or tow with occasionally, the RAM 1500 is perfectly fine. If, on the other hand, you need more of a workhorse that’s ready and capable of tackling various kinds of jobsites throughout your week, then the heavy-duty RAM 2500 is the obvious choice. We’ll dive into more of the specifics below, but this should give you a basic understanding of which truck might be the right fit for you.
Performance & Engine Options
Naturally, the engine is one of the most important aspects of the vehicle to consider when shopping, especially for a pickup truck. How much power your truck can generate goes a long way towards determining its capabilities and how well it’s going to perform for you day in and day out. The RAM 1500 offers three different powertrain options for you to choose from:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque
- 305 horsepower
- 269 pound-feet of torque
- 2,370 pounds of max payload
- 8,110 pounds of max towing capacity
- 3.0L Hurricane I6
- 420 hp
- 469 lb-ft.
- 1,980 lbs.
- 11,550 lbs.
- High-Output 3.0L Hurricane I6
- 540 hp
- 521 lb-ft.
- 1,520 lbs.
- 9,920 lbs.
The RAM 2500, on the other hand, has just two engine options, both of which are incredibly capable.
- 6.4L HEMI V8
- 405 hp
- 429 lb-ft.
- 4,420 lbs.
- 17,750 lbs.
- High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo-Diesel I6
- 430 hp
- 1,075 lb-ft.
- 2,740 lbs.
- 20,000 lbs.
Towing & Payload Capacity
We already touched on this a bit by including the associated specifications in the lists above, meaning max payload and towing capacity. Payload represents how much weight your truck’s cabin and bed can accommodate, while towing capacity naturally represents how much weight you can haul behind in a trailer or what have you.
As you can see, the RAM 2500 is the clear winner when it comes to capabilities, which is why we said what we said at the beginning of this blog. If you’re purchasing your RAM for heavy workloads, you’ll want the extra capabilities that the RAM 2500 has to offer. If these capabilities being that high aren’t as much of a priority, then the smaller and quicker RAM 1500 might be the right choice for you.
Purchase Either RAM Truck at Jim Glover CDJRF
We’ve pretty much already addressed which truck you should get for your situation, but if you still can’t decide — don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, we’d be happy to help you weigh the pros and cons and other differences between the two trucks. Whether you’re looking for the fuel efficiency and smaller size of the 2025 RAM 1500 or the serious power and capability of the 2025 RAM 2500, we’ve got you covered right here at Jim Glover CDJRF.
Check out our online inventory to see if you can find what you’re looking for, or you can always start the process of custom ordering a RAM pickup truck to match your preferred specifications and design choices here at the sales desk. Regardless, we look forward to working with you!