Tuscaloosa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
The 2027 Ram 3500 tows up to 36,610 lbs when equipped with the available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6. That figure leads the class and climbs well above what the gas 6.4L HEMI V8 delivers on its own. This guide covers every hitch-related feature, trim availability, and real-world towing benefit, with current inventory at Tuscaloosa CDJR.
2027 Ram 3500 full specs and trims
The 2027 Ram 3500 is not simply a truck with a hitch bolted on. Ram engineered an entire ecosystem of towing hardware and driver-assist technology around the act of connecting and moving heavy loads. The headline number is 36,610 lbs of maximum towing capacity, achieved with the High-Output Cummins diesel and proper equipment. Supporting that number is a list of class-exclusive and best-in-class features that make hitching, pulling, and monitoring a trailer far less stressful than it used to be.
Key hitch-related highlights include:
The gas 6.4L HEMI V8 produces 405 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. The available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 raises that to 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm, which is where the diesel's advantage over gas becomes tangible when you are pulling at highway speeds or climbing grades.
Ram 3500 towing ratings disclosure
This factory option installs a rear-axle structural crossmember with integrated mounting hardware directly into the frame. That means you are not retrofitting a hitch into a bed that was not designed for it. The crossmember provides a structurally sound anchor point that pairs with compatible fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches. For agricultural haulers near Tuscaloosa moving livestock trailers, or contractors pulling heavy equipment, this factory integration matters for both strength and safety.
Hitching a trailer is easier when the truck's hitch height matches the trailer coupler. The available rear air suspension automatically raises or lowers the Ram 3500 to help align the hitch and trailer. Once underway, it levels the truck to compensate for tongue weight, which keeps headlights aimed correctly and maintains a stable ride.
Backing a trailer is the skill most drivers find frustrating. The Ram 3500's available Trailer Reverse Steering Control lets the driver use a knob to set the direction they want the trailer to go, while the system handles the truck's steering wheel. The driver focuses on the trailer's path rather than the counter-intuitive wheel inputs required during manual reversing.
When a trailer fills the standard rearview mirror, visibility drops to zero. The available Digital Rearview Mirror replaces the reflection with a live video feed from the rear-facing camera. Activate Tow Mode and an available wired camera mounted behind the trailer feeds that same display, giving the driver a clear view behind the load, not just behind the truck.
The available system delivers live tire pressure readings for up to four trailers directly to the 12-inch Digital Cluster Display. A tire losing pressure on a trailer carrying 30,000 lbs of load is a serious hazard. Seeing that alert in the cluster before it becomes a blowout is a meaningful safety tool, available with the Tow Tech Package.
These available mirrors extend telescopically to provide sightlines past wide trailers. Forward and reverse spotter cameras are integrated into the mirror housings, and the system can be paired with the available exterior mirror camera setup to show left and right views of the truck-and-trailer combination simultaneously.
An illuminated area built into the tailgate handle helps the driver see the hitch receiver and ball when connecting a trailer at night. This is a small detail that eliminates one of the most common frustrations in truck ownership.
Most collision warning systems disengage or become unreliable with a trailer attached. Ram's system remains active and can apply the brakes to bring the truck to a complete stop even when towing. The same applies to Adaptive Cruise Control, which is standard across the 3500 lineup, a class-exclusive distinction, and maintains a driver-selected following distance down to a full stop.
The Ram 3500's core towing hardware scales up as you move through the trim lineup. Here is how the key hitch-relevant features break across the range.
Both trims come standard with Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and Class-Exclusive Adaptive Cruise Control. The Tradesman is the base workhorse, functional towing hardware without premium conveniences. Big Horn adds power heated mirrors with spotter capability and parking sensors, which improve trailer-connection visibility. Neither trim includes the digital cluster display, auto-level air suspension, or trailer tire pressure monitoring as standard, but those are available through packages.
The Laramie Crew Cab steps up to Blind-Spot Detection, ParkSense front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming mirror, and integrated navigation. The Laramie is available in a Mega Cab configuration, which provides rear-seat comfort for a crew riding along on long hauls. Heated front seats and 8-way power adjustments make multi-hour towing days more tolerable for the driver.
These trims include the full safety suite including Blind-Spot Detection, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, ParkSense sensors, rain-detecting wipers, 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio, leather seating, and driver memory seats. When spec'd with available towing packages, the Limited and Limited Longhorn deliver the full hitch ecosystem, trailer tire pressure monitoring, digital cluster with trailer tow pages, Trailer Reverse Steering Control, auto-level air suspension, and the Power Convex Trailer Tow Mirrors. The Mega Cab Limited also offers class-exclusive reclining and fold-flat rear seats, making it the choice for owners who haul equipment all week and use the same truck to carry a family on the weekend.
The gas HEMI V8 tows up to 18,150 lbs in properly equipped configurations. The High-Output Cummins diesel reaches the full 36,610 lb figure. If the load you are pulling exceeds 18,000 lbs regularly, the diesel is the powertrain to spec.
Compare Ram 3500 trims and powertrain options
For contractors in Tuscaloosa hauling skid steers or large utility trailers, the Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package means no aftermarket frame modification and no warranty concern from cutting into the bed. The factory crossmember is engineered for the load from day one.
The auto-level air suspension removes the guesswork from hitch-height matching. Instead of adjusting a weight-distribution bar repeatedly or stacking blocks under a coupler, the driver lets the suspension move the truck to the right height. That saves real time on a jobsite where every minute counts.
Trailer Reverse Steering Control changes the experience of parking a fifth-wheel or gooseneck in a tight space. For weekend haulers pulling a horse trailer or toy hauler, a common use case across Alabama, this system makes solo backing far more practical without a spotter standing behind the rig.
The available Best-in-Class 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab models with an 8-foot bed extends range significantly when towing. Fuel stops with a heavy trailer in tow are time-consuming, and fewer of them mean more productive days.
The standard Snowplow Prep package, including a 220-amp alternator and snowplow wiring, means the Ram 3500 can go to work plowing through an Alabama winter without additional electrical modifications.
The 2027 Ram 3500's 36,610 lb maximum towing figure is achieved with the High-Output Cummins diesel, a torque output of 1,075 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm that no gas engine in this class replicates. The class-exclusive standard Adaptive Cruise Control means competing trucks that charge extra for this feature or omit it entirely leave their drivers without automatic speed maintenance while towing.
The Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension is class-exclusive, meaning competitors require manual adjustment or aftermarket air bags to achieve the same hitch-leveling function. Trailer Reverse Steering Control exists on competitors, but Ram's integration with the digital cluster display, showing trailer tow pages, tire pressure, and brake status in full-color 3D graphics, gives the driver a more complete picture of the towing system in one place.
The available 2.4-kilowatt onboard power inverter is best-in-class. For contractors who need to power tools at a remote site after unhitching the trailer, that capability is built into the same truck doing the towing. No generator required for moderate power needs.
Towing capacity with the gas HEMI V8 reaches 18,150 lbs in properly equipped configurations, which is competitive for gas-powered heavy-duty trucks. The step to the diesel doubles that number and separates the Ram 3500 from anything a half-ton truck can do.
Class towing capacity comparisons
Whether you are pulling a fifth-wheel RV, a gooseneck livestock trailer, or heavy construction equipment across West Alabama, the 2027 Ram 3500 has the factory hitch infrastructure and towing technology to handle it. Browse current inventory and find a configuration matched to your load.
The 2027 Ram 3500 tows up to 36,610 lbs when properly equipped with the available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine. Gas HEMI V8 configurations reach up to 18,150 lbs when properly equipped.
The Ram 3500 supports conventional ball hitches as standard equipment. The available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package adds a factory-installed rear-axle structural crossmember with integrated mounting hardware for fifth-wheel and gooseneck applications.
Yes. The available Trailer Reverse Steering Control lets the driver use a knob to steer the trailer while the system manages the truck's steering wheel inputs, making solo backing far more manageable.
The High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 reaches 36,610 lbs of maximum towing capacity. The 6.4L HEMI V8 reaches up to 18,150 lbs when properly equipped. The diesel also produces 1,075 lb-ft of torque versus 429 lb-ft for the gas engine.
Yes. Adaptive Cruise Control is class-exclusive standard equipment on the Ram 3500 and remains active while towing, maintaining a set following distance and slowing the truck to a full stop if needed.
The available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring system reads live pressure from up to four trailers and displays the data on the available 12-inch Digital Cluster Display. It is available with the Tow Tech Package.
Yes. The available Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode Camera connects to a camera positioned behind the trailer, giving the driver a clear view of the road behind the load rather than the trailer itself.
Yes. Standard Snowplow Prep includes a 220-amp alternator and snowplow wiring on every 2027 Ram 3500. A Transfer Case Skid Plate is available on 4x4 models for added protection.
* The advertised price does not include sales tax, vehicle registration fees, other fees required by law, finance charges and any documentation charges. All vehicles that are registered in another state other than Alabama will be accessed a $275 fee to properly handle that state's DMV paperwork.
* Images, prices, and options shown, including vehicle color, trim, options, pricing and other specifications are subject to availability, incentive offerings, current pricing and credit worthiness.