Assessing Durability: Used 2018 Ram Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Like smaller, light-duty pickups that have experienced a push toward greater sophistication, the more capable heavy-duty trucks followed suit. For example, Ram’s robust 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty pickups underscored the 2018 model year with even more to appreciate. Eight trim levels are available:

• Tradesman
• SLT
• Big Horn
• Laramie
• Outdoorsman
• Laramie Longhorn
• Power Wagon
• Laramie Limited

All trims can be configured with either two- or four-wheel drive, a four-door Crew-cab, a two-door Regular-cab, or a four-door Mega cab. Ram bed sizes are provided in two arrangements, varying from six feet, four inches to eight feet in length. The automaker’s patented Ram Box can also be outfitted in numerous trims, incorporating an additional layer of security to the storage system on the sides of the bed.

How Dependable is the 2018 Ram Heavy-Duty Lineup?

The cabins of 2018 Ram Heavy-Duty pickup trucks are arranged to allow for increased convenience. That said, the vehicles do not sacrifice beauty for brawn. For context, diesel-powered Ram automobiles utilize a Ram Active Air intake system that extracts cool air from the front of the truck for greater power at high altitude or in sweltering temperatures. 

Courtesy of a specialized turbocharger, 2018 Ram HD pickups also demonstrate stupendous maneuverability and responsiveness regardless of the load. Experts conveyed their enthusiasm with the 2500 truck’s adaptability:

“The 2018 Ram 2500 offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a basic work truck, a luxury equipment hauler or a trail-conquering pickup. It’s an excellent all-rounder that surpasses many rivals. Notably, we picked the 2018 Ram 2500–including the Ram 2500 Diesel–as one of the Best Pickup Trucks for 2018.”

–Edmunds

Ram acknowledges that its trucks must last a lifetime. Hence, the manufacturer offers a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty on all of its engines. Moreover, each pickup boasts extended maintenance cycles for oil changes and fuel filters, integrating a 15,000-mile interval on the Cummins diesel power plant.

Beneath the Hood of the 2018 Ram 2500/3500

The 2018 Ram heavy-duty models benefit from versatile platforms across the HD lineup. Customers can opt for gasoline powertrains in the standard 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter Hemi V-8s, as well as three variants of the dominant 6.7-liter Cummins inline six-cylinder diesel. Even though all engines can be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, a six-speed manual transmission is available with the diesel power plant.

It’s worth noting that the Cummins diesel’s prominent attribute is torque, lending this engine best-in-class towing and payload capacities, with 30,000 and 7,320 pounds, respectively. Indeed, 2500 models can be equipped with heavy-duty air suspension, allowing for driver-controlled load-leveling with individual, accurate adjustment. Similarly, 3500 dual-rear-wheel vehicles with maximum tow packages accentuate the air suspension system.

Experience a Smooth Ride with 2018 Ram Heavy-Duty Trucks at Miami Lakes Automall!

The 2018 Ram HD lineup highlights capable pickups with rugged, go-anywhere attitudes that stand out in a profitable segment. Check out the used vehicles at our dealership while benefiting from our service specials.