Ram Diesel Truck Options for Southern Californians

If you are searching for a new diesel truck to haul around all your toys or working equipment, you wouldn’t go to a Cadillac or Mercedes dealer. If you are a rancher or a construction worker looking for a vehicle that can work as hard as you can, you don’t go to a dealership that specializes in hybrids or commuter cars. Car shoppers looking for a powerful new truck would be best served by visiting Orange Coast Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT, your premier Southern California diesel truck dealer.

The reason you want to go to a dealer who specializes in the type of vehicle you are looking for is simple. You want to talk to an expert in your field of interest. A dealer who specializes in Ram trucks will be able to tell you everything there is to know about Rams and answer all your questions. This is particularly important with the wide variety of diesel truck configurations that are available today. A Ram dealer will also have a larger selection of diesel Ram trucks than any other dealer will, so buyers will have more options to choose from.

Ram Diesel Trucks

There are numerous options available to those interested in Ram diesel trucks, which is why it is so important to consult a true expert. To begin with, every Ram truck has the ability to have a diesel engine in it. This includes the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups, as well as the Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis cab models. Each of these trucks also has plenty of individual customizable options and features that will be attractive to different drivers.

Ram 1500

The Ram 1500 has a diesel engine available, and it just so happens to be the best-in-class towing when compared to other half-ton trucks equipped with diesel engines. The diesel engine available for the Ram 1500 is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. This is a powerful and efficient engine that puts out 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. This gives the Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel the ability to tow up to 12,560 lbs, which is enough towing capacity to face any towing job with the response, “Yeah, I got this.”

Conveniently enough, the Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 is not just a towing machine; it is also great for hauling. With the multifunction tailgate and the available RamBox cargo management system, you can load out the bed with ease and organization. If you own a Ram 1500, you may not be towing all the time, but the odds are that you will be carrying stuff with you all the time, even if that is merely some extra towing straps, ropes, other small tools. Now you can keep all your gear safe from the weather while still keeping it accessible, ready to use at any point in time.

Ram 2500

The diesel engine available in the Ram 2500 is the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine. This engine puts out 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 2500 has the ability to tow up to 19,680 lbs with this engine, which is over 2,000 lbs more than is possible with the standard gas engine in the Ram 2500. This setup can also give you up to 3,160 lbs of payload, so feel free to put the Ram 2500 to work at any task you have. The 6.7L Cummins is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that has been optimized to give you the greatest performance, but without the noise, vibration, and harshness that has traditionally been a diesel drawback.

If you have a Ram 2500 with the diesel engine, you most likely use it for work, and Ram has some additional things to make work easier for you to do. The available kick-out bed step is the perfect example of this. Now you and your crew don’t need super yoga legs just to step into the truck.

The Ram 2500 also has an available auto-level rear air suspension, which is incredibly useful. Have you ever seen a truck with a heavy payload in the back, a payload that is so heavy that the back of the truck is obviously sagging? Thanks to the auto-level air suspension, your Ram will no longer experience this problem. This truck also has trailer tire pressure monitoring, which gives you the ability to monitor tire air pressure on trailers with up to twelve tires from the comfort of the cab.

Ram 3500

The Ram 3500 has two diesel engine options that diesel-loving truck shoppers can choose between. The first is the same 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine that is available in the Ram 2500. This engine’s 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque, combined with the bigger truck body, can tow up to 22,670 lbs or haul up to 6,840 lbs of payload. These numbers show just how great Ram 3500 can be as a work truck, but what if you needed just a little more?

Well, more is possible when you’re in the Ram 3500 world. The second diesel engine option, the 6.7L High-Output Cummins turbo diesel I6, gives the Ram 3500 access to 400 hp and a best-in-class jaw-dropping 1,075 lb-ft of torque. With this increased output comes increased capability. You could tow up to 37,100 lb. with the Ram 3500 with the 6.7L High Output Cummins. That is 14,430 lb. more than the base diesel engine. That High-Output Cummins is a big deal if you are planning on towing truly large loads on a regular basis.

Like the smaller 2500, the 3500 also offers a trailer tire pressure monitoring system and auto-level rear air suspension. Another great feature that you can get with Ram trucks, including the 3500, is the 360-degree surround-view camera system. These cameras are especially helpful when getting into tight spots or backing in to hook up your trailer. There is also an available trailer camera system that allows you to essentially have a rearview mirror on your trailer via a camera. This is great for both backing visibility and being able to track all those tailgaters on the road while you have a trailer hooked up.

Ram Chassis Cab Trucks

All of the Ram Chassis Cab trucks come available with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine. With these chassis cab trucks, you get all of the reliability that comes with the traditional Ram diesel trucks, but you also get access to an even bigger frame and more customization options. The 4500 and 5500 models of these chassis cab trucks get 360 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque, giving the 5500 chassis cab its best-in-class towing rating. All this translates into even more power for hard-working individuals. When you need to tow around tractors or carry a heavy load for a client, these Ram diesel trucks have got you covered.

Explore Your Diesel Options with the Experts at Orange Coast

Whether you are a rancher, a construction worker, or a pay-per-load driver, you’re going to need a diesel truck that is able to handle your individual needs. Only you know what your truck requirements are, and that’s why it is so important that you consult with a diesel truck expert before making your final decision. Head on down to Orange Coast to experience the best diesel truck dealer in Southern California and get the help you need customizing your next diesel truck.