When a full-size Ram 1500 just isn’t enough truck, we present the ground-pounding 2024 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups. These heavy-duty trucks excel in towing, hauling, and generally showing off. They are engineered for serious work, yet they know how to play. You know, like towing a boat or travel trailer. When appropriately outfitted and powered by the high-output Cummins turbodiesel 6-cylinder engine, the Ram 3500 can tug up to 37,090 pounds.
For every Ram HD, the base engine is a gas-fueled 6.4-liter Hemi V8 rated at a class-leading 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. Drivers hunting for more towing muscle will be interested in the available 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-6. The standard output generates 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque. The high-output option available for the 3500 model produces 420 hp and a whopping 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
The Rebel and Power Wagon are exclusive to the 2500. No matter the trim level, Ram offers a dizzying array of options and packages to make that 2500 or 3500 truck truly yours. You can pick among three cab configurations (Regular Cab, Crew Cab, and the even larger Mega Cab). Ram offers two box lengths: 8-foot and 6-foot-4-inches. Not every cab and cargo box configuration is available for each of the seven trim levels. Representing the competition, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and Ford Super Duty are credible workhorses as well.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
For all intents and purposes, the 2024 Ram 2500/3500 HD trucks are carried over from last year. The only change is the “Tailgate Ajar” warning lamp has been made standard across the board.
Our Recommendation:
Unless you need to tow heavy loads, consider the Ram 1500. However, if towing is your thing, the Ram Big Horn makes a lot of sense as the best value. On the other hand, if your truck is going to double as a family hauler, the Laramie has more luxury, comfort, and convenience features.
2500 & 3500 Tradesman
Starts at $47,740/$49,980 | See listings
- 18-inch steel wheels
- Vinyl seats
- 40/20/40-split bench seat
- Auto on/off headlights
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Uconnect 3 infotainment interface
- 5-inch touchscreen
- Manual telescopic trailer-tow mirrors
- Push-button start
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2500 & 3500 Big Horn
Starts at $59,730/$67,350 | See listings
- Chrome exterior accents
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Heated power exterior mirrors
- Cloth seats
- Carpet flooring
- Electronic trailer brake control
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Satellite-radio capability
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2500 & 3500 Laramie
Starts at $69,455/$80,215 | See listings
- Leather-and-suede seats
- 10-way power bucket front seats
- Heated front seats
- Front/rear park assist
- Dampened tailgate
- Uconnect 5 infotainment interface
- 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Alpine audio system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
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2500 Rebel
Starts at $71,735 | See listings
- 4-wheel drive
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Front/rear park assist
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Uconnect 5 with navigation
- Sport performance hood
- Bilstein gas-charged shocks
- LED exterior lights
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2500 Power Wagon
Starts at $71,835 | See listings
- 12-inch driver info digital cluster display
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Disconnecting sway bars
- Electronic locking front differential
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2500 & 3500 Limited Longhorn
Starts at $85,755/$92,130 | See listings
- Power telescoping/folding trailer mirrors
- Leather seating
- Barn wood interior accents
- Chrome wheel-to-wheel side steps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 12-inch driver info digital cluster display
- Heated wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Alpine audio system
- Front/rear park assist
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2500 & 3500 Limited
Starts at $89,700/$91,760 | See listings
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Wood and aluminum interior accents
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2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman: $47,740; Ram 3500 Tradesman: $49,980
The pricing listed here is for the rear-wheel-drive Regular Cab Tradesman with the long cargo box. As its name implies, the Tradesman trim is a basic, no-nonsense work truck. As such, it has durable vinyl floors and seats, manual windows, manual door locks, and steel wheels. But it also provides air conditioning, cruise control, automatic headlights, and a 5-inch Uconnect 3 infotainment system with Bluetooth.
A Tradesman Level 1 Group adds some appreciated features like heated power tow mirrors, plus other niceties like active noise control, an overhead console, power windows, power locks, and remote keyless entry. A Level 2 Group adds cloth seats, carpeted floors, a front armrest with cupholders, a sliding rear window, and SiriusXM.
You can also get adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, forward emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and more with the Safety Group option package available throughout the 2500/3500 trim lineups.
The Tradesman is also available in the crew cab configuration and offers optional 4-wheel drive.
The 2024 Ram 2500 HD Tradesman has a $1,995 destination fee, bringing the total starting price to $49,735. With a 60-month loan at 5% interest and $0 down, this truck will have a starting monthly payment of about $939. See 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman models and 2024 Ram 3500 Tradesman models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman/Ram 3500 Tradesman include:
Work Grade interior — Durable vinyl floors and seats speak to the no-nonsense nature of this work truck.
Uconnect 3 — This standard infotainment system has a 5-inch screen and integrated voice command with Bluetooth.
Mighty engines — The standard gas V8 offers best-in-class horsepower for a base engine; a stronger Cummins turbodiesel is optional.
2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn: $59,730; Ram 3500 Big Horn: $67,350
Note: The Big Horn is called the Lone Star if you’re in Texas. Other than badging, the trucks are identical.
While the Tradesman trim likely is too spartan for most drivers, the Big Horn represents a solid value choice for the average HD truck driver. It has alloy wheels, chrome bumpers and exterior trim, cloth seats, carpeted floors, heated, power-adjustable mirrors, an overhead console, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, a trailer brake controller, and a trailer light check.
Like the Tradesman, the Big Horn is available with Level 1 and Level 2 equipment groups. Level 1 adds premium cloth seating, an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa, more interior lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power telescoping mirrors.
Level 2 adds more upgrades like dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch driver information screen, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, LED taillights, front and rear parking sensors, power-adjustable pedals, remote start, and universal garage door opener.
A couple of appearance groups are also available, namely the Night Edition and Sport Appearance Package.
After adding the $1,995 factory destination fee, the total price for the Ram 2500 Big Horn is $61,725. Using our $0 down financing scenario, the monthly payment would be about $1,165. See 2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn models and 2024 Ram 3500 Big Horn models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn/Ram 3500 Big Horn include:
Chrome trim — Chrome bumpers and chrome exterior trim add an upscale look to the Big Horn.
Creature comforts — The Big Horn comes with many basic niceties not standard in the Tradesman, such as power windows, power locks, and cloth seating.
Trailer brake controller — This feature is a must if you regularly tow trailers equipped with brakes.
2024 Ram 2500 Laramie: $69,455; Ram 3500 Laramie: $80,215:
The Laramie is where the Ram HD pickups edge into premium territory. We’ve listed the base price for the Laramie Crew Cab with the long bed. It’s also available in the larger Mega Cab. Four-wheel drive is an option as well.
Standard equipment highlights include leather seating with suede inserts, heated 10-way power-adjustable front seats, an 8.4-inch Uconnect 5 infotainment system with navigation, Amazon Alexa, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. There’s also 9-speaker Alpine audio, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a chrome billet grille. A damped tailgate lowers and raises smoothly.
The Laramie has Level 1 and Level B equipment groups available. Level 1 adds automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, a power-release tailgate, rear in-floor storage boxes (crew cab), a CD player, ventilated front seats, a memory system for the driver, power-adjustable pedals, and blind-spot monitoring.
Level B brings a Harman Kardon 17-speaker premium audio system, heated rear seats, and a wireless charging pad.
As with the Big Horn trim, the Sport Appearance Package and Night Edition are available for the Laramie, enhancing its looks.
With the $1,995 destination fee, the total price of the Ram 2500 Laramie is $71,450. For a 60-month loan with 5% interest and $0 down, the monthly payment will be about $1,348. See 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie models and 2024 Ram 3500 Laramie models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Laramie/Ram 3500 Laramie include:
Premium style — Chrome mirrors, a chrome billet grille, and stylish wheels give a premium look to this truck.
Leather seats — The Laramie is the most affordable Ram HD with standard leather seating. These seats have suede inserts. Heated front seats are also standard.
8.4-inch screen — This bigger and better infotainment system comes standard and includes Uconnect 5, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation, and more.
2024 Ram 2500 Rebel: $71,735
Available only as the 2500 class with a Crew Cab, 6-foot-4 bed, and 4WD, the Rebel diverges from the first three trims and their progressive levels of content to focus more on off-road prowess. The Rebel (and the even more off-road capable Power Wagon) loses some of Laramie’s content but picks up off-roading features. For example, an electronic locking limited-slip rear differential, Bilstein gas-charged shocks, and 20-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires are standard. Moreover, Ram tuned the suspension for improved off-roading capability.
Other standard 2024 Ram 2500 Rebel features include front bucket seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Mopar Sport Performance Hood, and power-adjustable pedals. Front bucket seats, LED exterior lights (headlights, taillights, and fog lights), and integrated turn signals on the exterior mirrors make the cut, too. Tow hooks and rear in-floor storage are also included.
Ram still offers the optional Levels 1 and Level 2 Equipment groups and the Safety Group.
Including the $1,995 factory delivery charge, the 2024 Ram 2500 Rebel totals $73,730. On a 60-month loan with 5% interest and $0 down, the monthly payment is $1,391. See 2024 Ram 2500 Rebel models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Rebel includes:
Dual-zone automatic climate control — A set-and-forget system divides the vehicle into left and right regions, providing separate temperature settings for each zone. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Power-adjustable pedals — These help you find exactly the ideal driving position, whether you’re short or tall.
Locking rear differential — This electronically locking rear differential pays tremendous dividends off-road.
2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon: $71,835
The Power Wagon is the most capable off-roader in the Ram HD lineup and is only available in the Crew Cab/short bed configuration with 4WD. Building on the 2500 Rebel with a 4.10:1 axle ratio, the 2024 Ram Power Wagon has electronic locking front and rear differentials, disconnecting sway bars, a Warn winch, and 17-inch black wheels with all-terrain tires.
Other standard gear includes remote start, a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, a universal garage door opener, and illuminated vanity mirrors.
The Level 1 Equipment Group gains a 12-inch touchscreen, proximity keyless entry, a 9-speaker Alpine audio system, and much more. Level 2 includes a 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a leather-wrapped grab handle, and more to add even more content.
After adding the $1,995 factory destination fee, the total price for the Ram 2500 Power Wagon begins at $78,830. Assuming a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,393. See 2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon includes:
Rugged appearance package — The Power Wagon’s head-turning appearance package includes powder-coated bumpers, a unique hood, black accents, and meaty off-road tires.
Locking differentials — With electronically locking front and rear differentials, the Ram 2500 can go just about anywhere it wants off-road.
Warn winch — A Warn winch, a common modification for off-road enthusiasts, comes standard on the 2024 Ram Power Wagon.
2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn: $85,755; Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn: $92,130
The listed price is for the 2500 Limited Longhorn with the Crew Cab/short bed configuration. Ram also offers it with the Mega Cab. Four-wheel drive is standard on the Longhorn.
Building on the upscale Laramie model, the Limited Longhorn provides upgraded materials and more Western-inspired aesthetics. It has unique 18-inch alloy wheels, body-color fender flares, chrome belt moldings, chrome running boards, LED fog lamps, LED projector headlights, and a 12-inch digital gauge cluster. You also get leather seats, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, front and rear parking sensors, and authentic Barnwood and chrome interior trim.
Other standard fare: power telescoping/folding trailer mirrors, a heated wood/leather steering wheel, and the Alpine audio system.
We recommend the Longhorn Level 1 Equipment Group, which piles on even more luxury. It adds a massive 12-inch infotainment system with navigation and HD Radio, blind-spot monitoring, LED bed lighting, a wireless charging pad, power-deployable running boards, and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
Including the $1,995 factory delivery charge, the Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn has a total price of $87,750. Assuming a 60-month loan at 5% interest with $0 down, the monthly payment is $1,656. See 2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn models and 2024 Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn/Ram 3500 Limited Longhorn include:
Heated/ventilated front seats — These seats keep your backside warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Wood and leather trim — This Western-inspired interior is full of barn wood and leather accents for a rugged and luxurious style.
12-inch digital gauge cluster — This tech feature provides everything you need on one massive screen.
2024 Ram 2500 Limited: $89,700; Ram 3500 Limited: $91,760
The luxurious Limited trim sits at the top of the 2024 Ram HD pickup range, offering premium features and the latest technology without compromising capability. We show the pricing for the Ram 2500 Limited with the Crew Cab and short bed. You can also get it with the Mega Cab. Four-wheel drive is standard.
The Ram 2500 Limited model has a unique appearance package with satin chrome trim plus a premium interior with full leather seating. You also get handy safety tech like blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Although the Limited trim is pretty loaded, the Level 1 Equipment Group remains available. It adds a surround-view camera with trailer reverse guidance, full-speed forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and Harman Kardon audio with a 12-inch touchscreen.
After adding the $1,995 factory destination fee, the total price for the Ram 2500 Limited is $91,695. On a 60-month loan with 5% interest and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,730. See 2024 Ram 2500 Limited models and 2024 Ram 3500 Limited models for sale
2024 Ram 2500 Limited/Ram 3500 Limited include:
Luxurious interior — This premium interior includes full-leather seats, wood and leather trim, and the latest technology.
Blind-spot monitoring — This radar-based system warns of traffic in your flanks, making lane changes much safer.
Rear cross-traffic alert — Another helpful safety aid, this system warns of vehicles crossing behind you when in reverse.
