2019 New Ram 3500: What are the differences between the top trims?

2019 Ram 3500 Tradesman

4×2 – Starting at $38,500 MSRP

4×4- Starting at $41,400 MSRP

2019 Ram 3500 Big Horn 

 4×2 – Starting at $43,750 MSRP

 4×4- Starting at $46,650 MSRP

 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie

4×2 -Starting at $50,750 MSRP

4×4- Starting at $53,650 MSRP

6.4L HEMI Gas/8-speed automatic
Next Generation Engine Controller

TRANSMISSION

8-SPD Auto 8HP75-LCV Transmission

BRAKES
4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brakes
Brake Assist
Ready Alert Braking

MECHANICAL
180-Amp Alternator
3.73 Axle Ratio
730-Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
Electronically Controlled Throttle

SUSPENSION

6,000 lb Front Axle
Front Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers
Suspension -Rear Leaf Spring
Suspension - Front 3-Link

INTERIOR

2-Way Front Head Restraints
2-Way Rear Headrest Seat
4 Way Front Headrests
4-Way Manual Adjustable Driver Seat
4-Way Mnaual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
40 / 20 / 30 Split Bench Seat
Behind the eat Storage / Bin
Heavy-Duty Vinyl 40 / 20 / 40 Split Bench Seat
Height - Adjustable Front Should Belts

INTERIOR CONVENIENCE

12-Volt Auxilliary Power outlet
120-MPH Primary Speedometer
4-Spoke Steering Wheel
Active Noise Control Systm
Air Conditioning
Black Vinyl Floor Covering
Dash Liner Insulation
Driver / Passenger Assist Handles
Front Armrest with Cup Holders
Front / Rear Climate Control Outlets
Glove Box
Instrument Panel Black Bezel
Manual Door Locks
Manual Windows
Passenger Side Sun Visor with Mirror
Power Accessory Delay
Power Steering
Rear Fixed Window
Rearview Day / Night Mirror
Temperature and Compass Gauge
Tilt Steering Column
Tinted Glass Windows
Tinted Windshield Glass
Tip Start
Vehicle Information Center

INTERIOR LIGHTING
Cargo and Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
Illuminated Entry
Map / Courtesy Lamp
Rear Dome Light

AUDIO AND UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA

3.5-Inch Cluster TFT Black and White Display
4-Speakers
5.0-Inch Tourchscreen Display
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices
Integrated Voice Command with Bluetooth
Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)
Remote USB Port
Remote USB Port - Charge Only
Shark Fin Antenna
Uconnect 3 with 5-Inch Display
USB Host Flip

WHEELS AND TIRES

18-Inch Steel Spare Wheel
18-Inch x 8.0-Inch Steel Wheels
LT 275 / 70R18E BSW All-Season Tires
Single Rear Wheels
Tire Carrier Winch
Tire Pressure Information System

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Automatic Headlamps
Halogen Quad Headlamps
Headlamp Off Time Delay
Incandescent Tail Lamps
Low Beam Daytime Running Headlamps

EXTERIOR CONVENIENCE

Black Exterior Mirrors
Black Front Bumper
Black Rear Bumper
Body-Color Fuel Filler Door
Pickup Box
Trailer Tow Mirrors

OFF ROAD PERFORMANCE

Front Stabilizer Bar

FUEL EFFICIENCY

32-Gallon Fuel Tank

TOWING

7-Pin Wiring Harness
Class V Receiver-Hitch
Manual Folding Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Trailer Tow with 4-Pin Connector Wiring
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum  - 14,000 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard - 10,700 lb
Payload Capacity-When Properly Equipped -Maximum 7,680 lb
Towing Capacity - Maximum  23,000 lb

SAFETY & SECURITY

Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
Child Seat Anchor System – LATCH Ready
Electronic Roll Mitigation
Electronic Stability Control
Hill Start Assist
Keyless Go
Parkview Rear Backup Camera
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Speed Control
Supplemental Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags
Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags
Supplemental Side Curtain Front Airbags
Traction Control
Trailer Sway Damping
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

WARRANTY

Basic Miles – 36,000
Basic Months – 36
Diesel Engine – Miles 100,000
Diesel Engine, Months 60
Powertrain – Miles 60,000
Powertrain – Months 60
Roadside Assistance – Miles 60,000
Roadside Assistance – Months 60
Rust-Through – Miles Unlimited
Rust-Through – Months 60

6.4L HEMI Gas/8-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel/6-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel/6-speed

STANDARD FEATURES include select   
Tradesman features plus:

MECHANICAL FEATURES

TRANSFER CASES (4x4 Models)
-Electronic shift-on-the-fly

SAFETY & SECURITY

ELECTRONIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER 
Included with MAX Tow Package
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WITH ALLSECURE 
Controls for power door locks, tailgate, RamBox System 
(when equipped), the illuminated entry system and the
panic alarm.

6.4L HEMI Gas/8-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel/6-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel/6-speed

STANDARD FEATURES include select Big Horn Features Plus:

SAFETY & SECURITY

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTER 'N GO

SECURITY ALARM - Detects break-ins

2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn

 4×2 – Starting at $58,050 MSRP 

4×4- Starting at $60,950 MSRP

 2019 Ram 3500 Limited

 4×2 – Starting at $65,990 MSRP

4×4- Starting at $68,890 MSRP

 POWERTRAIN

6.4L HEMI Gas/8-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel/6-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel/6-speed

STANDARD FEATURES include select Laramie Features Plus:

6.4L HEMI Gas/8-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel/6-speed automatic
6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel/6-speed

STANDARD FEATURES include Laramie

Longhorn Features Plus:

SAFETY & SECURITY

BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS 
PATH DETECTION

The 2019 Ram 3500 Heavy-Duty trucks are the brand’s latest – and most capable ever – entry in North America’s ultra-competitive “tow, haul, push and pull” vehicle category. They are truly “Built to Serve,” designed, engineered and executed to deliver the ultimate capability for
personal and commercial customers alike. They deliver all the capability customers have come to expect from the Ram brand, plus much more than traditional entries in the heavy-duty truck segment. The new Ram HD trucks start with capability leadership, exemplified by a number of best-in-class towing, payload, horsepower and torque achievements. And uncompromising strength is built in too, as befits America’s longest-lasting heavy-duty pickup. Drivers can tow with confidence, knowing that a set of integrated technologies assist with every aspect including trailer hookup, maneuvering, driving and parking. And the redesigned interior is distinguished by new levels of luxury and convenience, including the most advanced media and communication systems ever offered in Ram heavy-duty trucks. Outside, the all-new design clearly signals that Ram’s next-generation, Heavy-Duty pickup has arrived. No matter what customers look for in their truck, the all-new Ram HD offers impressive capabilities. Add in
dozens of new and class-exclusive features and it is a smart choice for customers who demand more from their heavy-duty truck in every way

An axle ratio is the ratio between the driveshaft rpm and axle shaft rpm. This ratio is critical in the operation of the engine/transmission/driveshaft/axle system that transmits engine torque to the driving wheels and lets the engine develop sufficient rpm to run efficiently. This takes on added importance when towing a trailer.

With too few rpm, an engine pulling a load on a grade is likely to “lug” and overheat. With too many rpm, an engine will run noisily, get poor fuel economy and wear faster. The best rear axle ratio for the intended application lets the engine operate in its optimum power range.

The axle ratio is determined by the size of the ring (axle) and pinion (driveshaft) gears inside the differential. With a ratio of 4.00:1 the pinion gear on the driveshaft makes four rotations for each rotation of the larger differential ring gear on the axle driving shaft.  A low numerical axle ratio, such as 3.21:1, is called a “fast” ratio because the road speed is relatively fast for any given engine speed. The characteristics of a low numerical ratio are:

• Lower engine rpm
• Reduced power output
• Better fuel economy
• Reduced engine noise

A high numerical axle ratio, such as 3.92:1, is called a “slow” ratio because the road speed is relatively slow when compared to engine speed. The characteristics of this ratio are:

• Higher engine rpm
• Increased power output
• Lower fuel economy
• Increased engine noise

Only the new 2019 Ram 3500 offers available Class-Exclusive Parksense Rear Park Assist featuring six sensors to help protect dually rear fenders.

TRAILERS

TWO BASIC TYPES

• Trailers fall under two basic types
  • Conventional trailers produce tongue weight
  • Gooseneck or fifth-wheel trailers produce king pin weight

THE MATTER OF WEIGHT

• Placing too much weight on a hitch can damage the truck’s suspension and driveline components
  • Also reduces contact patch of the front tires, creating a “hard to handle,” unsafe vehicle
• Placing too little weight can cause the rear end of the towing vehicle to lift
  • If that occurs, it reduces rear-wheel traction, which can cause jackknifing
• Depending on a tow vehicle’s size and drivetrain, there is a maximum amount of trailer weight it can pull
  • That’s why it’s so important that a customer provide the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer
  • Other factors to take into consideration include the trailer length and the aerodynamics

TRAILER CLASSES

• Even though trailers come in all shapes and sizes, they all fall into one of five weight classifications
  • A trailer’s maximum loaded weight determines its classification
• It’s important to know them so you can recommend the right vehicle for your customers’ needs

HITCH CLASSES & TYPES

• The connection between the tow vehicle and trailer is only as strong as its weakest link, so it’s very important to match the right hitch to the weight of the trailer it’s going to pull
• The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines Classes I through IV
  • These are the most widely used weight classifications
• The SAE doesn’t actually define Class V hitches, but the trailer industry generally considers anything above 10,000 pounds as Class V
• SAE guidelines for Hitch Classes I through IV have gained almost universal acceptance
  • But be aware that some vehicle manufacturers may state trailer hitch weight limits above or below the SAE classification guidelines
  • Always follow the manufacturer’s specific trailer hitch information

Weight-Carrying Fixed Drawbar Hitch

 WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH 

Hitch Ball

• Fits into the socket of the coupler on the tongue of a trailer, providing the means by which the trailer pivots during cornering
• It’s extremely important that the ball diameter correctly matches the internal diameter of the trailer coupler
  • Too small may cause the coupler to bounce loose
  • Too large will not allow proper trailer attachment

• Common hitch-ball diameter sizes
  • 1-7/8″ Light-Duty
  • 2″ Medium-Duty
  • 2-5/16″ Heavy-Duty
• Hitch ball attachment must also be compatible with the shank hole size and thickness of the drawbar or removable hitch shank on the tow vehicle
• Common shank diameters
  • 3/4″
  • 1″
  • 1-1/4″
• Common shank lengths
  • 1-1/2″
  • 2″
  • 2-1/8″
  • 2-1/4″
  • 2-3/8″
  • 3-3/8″
• Ball material and shank diameter determine the tow rating of the ball
  • 1-7/8″ ball may be rated at 2,000 lb trailer weight
  • 2″ ball may be rated from 3,000 lb to 9,000 lb trailer weight
  • 2-5/16″ ball may be rated from 6,000 lb to 30,000 lb trailer weight

WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH

Weight Distributing HItch

• Also called a load-equalizing hitch
• Applies leverage between the tow vehicle and the trailer
  • Rather than merely supporting the tongue weight of a trailer
• Distributes tongue weight to all the wheels of the tow vehicle and trailer
• Air springs, air shocks and overload springs are not substitutes for the weight-distributing hitch because they cannot redistribute a load’s weight to other axles

• Hitch head (with ball)
  • Adjustable ball mount (angle and height)
  • Shank, hitch ball and spring bars attached
• Hitch receiver
  • Square opening in the hitch platform that receives the shank of the hitch ball mount
  • Shank retained in the receiver with a heavy steel pin
• Spring bars
  • Spring bars (one for each side)
  • Also called equalizing bars
  • Distribute weight to other areas of the tow vehicle and trailer
  • Constructed of spring steel
  • Have chains connected at the trailer end that attach to snap-up brackets on the trailer tongue
  • Length of the chains varies in spring bars — shorter chain length increases tension in the spring bars, which transfer more tongue weight into the tow vehicle hitch
  • Each bar acts as a spring to maintain a constant pressure on the hitch
  • Spring bars have different tensions built into them — if a truck customer wants to tow a 3,000- , 5,000- or 7,000-lb trailer, be sure the customer has correct spring bars to match the trailer weight
• Hookup brackets
  • Hook the spring bars to the trailer frame by means of spring bar chains
  • Adjust the spring bars to level the trailer and the tow vehicle
• Sway Damping
  • An adjustable friction device that applies lateral (left-to-right) damping force to the trailer tongue to minimize the tendency of the trailer to sway in adverse conditions