2026 Ram 3500

2026 Ram 3500 in Duluth, MN

The 2026 Ram 3500 occupies the top of the Ram Heavy Duty lineup and represents the highest towing and payload capability in the segment — up to 36,610 pounds of gooseneck towing capacity and up to 7,590 pounds of payload with the right configuration. For Duluth-area contractors who move substantial equipment between Iron Range job sites, commercial operators who haul heavy loads across northeastern Minnesota's highway network, and outdoor enthusiasts who pull fifth-wheel RVs to the Boundary Waters and Lake Superior shoreline destinations, the Ram 3500 provides the structural foundation and powertrain output to execute those demands without requiring a separate fleet vehicle or specialty rig. The available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 producing 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque powers the most demanding configurations, and the 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 gas option covers buyers whose applications don't require diesel output.

Interior Features Where Heavy-Duty Work Meets Refined Comfort

The Ram 3500's cabin delivers more interior sophistication across its trim range than the heavy-duty segment traditionally offered. The Tradesman opens with an 8.4-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen, a standard trailer brake controller, vinyl floors, and an 18-inch steel wheel specification focused on durability and function for Duluth commercial operators who value capability per dollar. Big Horn adds everyday comfort features with improved seating materials and additional technology, while Laramie introduces genuine leather upholstery and a more premium interior environment. The Limited brings the largest-in-class available 14.5-inch Uconnect® 5 NAV touchscreen, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, full leather seating with real wood and aluminum accents, and power telescopic trailer tow mirrors. The Mega Cab® configuration adds the most rear passenger space in the heavy-duty segment with class-exclusive reclining rear seats and 43.1 inches of rear legroom, covering crew-hauling needs for Duluth's commercial and trades operations that move multiple workers between northeastern Minnesota job sites.

Exterior Features Built Around Real Hauling and Towing Work

The Ram 3500's exterior reflects its working identity across every trim, from the Tradesman's 18-inch steel wheels and functional mirror specification through the Limited's 20-inch polished aluminum wheels and power-adjustable telescopic trailer tow mirrors with integrated running lights, courtesy lamps, and supplemental turn signals. Multiple cab configurations — Regular Cab, Crew Cab, and Mega Cab — combine with 6-foot 4-inch and 8-foot bed options to match the truck's footprint to actual commercial and recreational loading requirements. Available truck bed lighting and available RamBox® Cargo Management System extend exterior storage utility for Duluth-area operators who work in low-light conditions through northeastern Minnesota's extended winter darkness. The available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Group includes factory-installed in-bed mounting provisions and a 7-pin wiring harness, eliminating the need for aftermarket preparation on buyers who tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers between Duluth and destinations throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

Performance Features at the Top of the Heavy-Duty Segment

The available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 pound-feet of torque, powering up to 36,610 pounds of gooseneck towing capacity on properly equipped models — a capability figure that covers the largest fifth-wheel RVs, the heaviest enclosed equipment trailers, and the full range of commercial loads that northeastern Minnesota's trades and construction industries move regularly. The TorqueFlite® HD 8-speed automatic manages power delivery with transmission logic calibrated for heavy towing, and available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension maintains consistent ride height under varying load conditions, keeping trailer angle consistent and improving handling stability on US-53, Highway 2, and the northeastern Minnesota highway network. The 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 gas option provides strong output with a lower operating cost for buyers whose towing and hauling demands fall within its capability range.

Safety Features Behind Duluth's Most Capable Truck

Standard safety technology across the 2026 Ram 3500 lineup includes Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with automatic emergency braking, a ParkView® rear backup camera, and Blind-Spot Detection with Cross-Path Detection. A standard trailer brake controller comes on every Ram 3500, supporting safe deceleration with heavy trailer loads on the grades leading into Duluth's waterfront and the long descents on I-35 approaching Superior, Wisconsin. Available Trailer Sway Damping and Trailer Reverse Steering Control add active stability management and backing precision for the large trailer configurations that the Ram 3500's towing capacity enables. Available Lane Keep Assist with Adaptive Steering and an available Surround View Camera system extend driver assistance coverage across the most demanding heavy-haul situations on northeastern Minnesota's roads.

Maximum Capability for Northeast Minnesota's Heaviest Demands — Come Spec Your Ram 3500

The 2026 Ram 3500 brings up to 36,610 pounds of gooseneck towing, up to 7,590 pounds of payload, 1,075 pound-feet of available diesel torque, a standard trailer brake controller, and a cabin range from work-focused Tradesman to Limited luxury to Duluth contractors, fleet operators, and serious towers who need the most capable Ram available. Come in and build the configuration that matches what you actually haul.