The 4 Best Dodge Trucks for Edmonton Residents

The 4 Best Dodge Trucks for Edmonton Residents

Posted on July 14, 2016

When it comes to Dodge trucks, true Dodge fans sometimes believe there's
only one option worth mentioning: the Ram. However, there are more than a few
variations out there, including the EcoDiesel Ram 1500 and the Ram 3500. If
you'd like to know which Ram is best for which job, here are descriptions to
get you started.

Ram 1500

The most popular model by far, the Ram 1500 pickup truck offers plenty of
power and tons of configurations to fit any need. With the right options, a Ram
1500 can be a workhorse for hauling and towing tons of cargo. It has a maximum
towing capacity of 4,826 kilograms and a maximum payload of 852 kilograms. On the
other hand, you can get a Ram 1500 with a crew cab that offers plenty of room
for two rows of passengers and comes with convenient features like an large
touchscreen, heated seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

EcoDiesel Ram 1500

The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine is available on several different models of
the Ram 1500, and its heavy-duty torque can really change how the 1500
runs. The EcoDiesel get a better gas mileage at 33 km city and 46 km
highway, compared to the standard engine's 28/40 and the Hemi's 24/35. It can
also tow almost as much as the bigger and more expensive V8 Hemi engine.

Ram 2500

The Ram 2500 is the middle brother of the Ram series, and it comes with a
lot more power than the 1500. The base engine is a 5.7-liter V8 Hemi with 383
horsepower, and it can tow an impressive 6,300 kg. The 2500 also has a diesel option, although the 6.7-liter turbodiesel
engine is designed more for performance than efficiency. With the diesel engine, the Ram 2500 can tow up to 8155 kgs, the
best in its class. This makes it a good choice for moving construction
materials, heavy machinery, and large snow piles.

Ram 3500

The Ram
3500 is the last word when it comes to pickup power. The full-size, fully
powered 3500 comes with a specially designed frame made to take the heaviest
weights and the harshest punishments, and an available rear air suspension can
support a steady payload with just the touch of a button.

While the 3500 comes with the same list of engine options as the 2500, the
3500's larger, tougher frame makes all the difference in the world, bringing
the maximum possible payload to 3,352 kilograms and the maximum towing an
incredible 14,156 kilograms. At the same time, the 3500 hasn't forgotten about
interior comforts, and aside from the full-size rear seats the driver can enjoy
the same available large touchscreen you can get on the 1500, and it even
includes features like a cargo-view camera that lets you see whether anything
is shifting around.

The Dodge Ram is one of the best options out there for anyone in need of a
pickup truck. From big to small, every Ram truck has the traction and toughness
it takes to thrive even in the thick of an Edmonton winter.