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The 2027 RAM 3500 tows up to 37,020 lbs with the High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel. That is an increase enabled by a revised 3.42 axle ratio paired with the TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic. This page covers every new change, trim, and spec, with inventory for shoppers in Tuscaloosa and beyond.
The headline update for the 2027 RAM 3500 is a meaningful payload jump. Regular Cab 4x4 SRW and Crew Cab 6-foot, 4-inch box 4x4 SRW trucks equipped with the 6.4L HEMI V8 now achieve a maximum GVWR of 11,440 lbs, adding 400 lbs of GVWR and payload capacity over the 2026 model. That single change alone makes the 3500 significantly more useful for contractors, ranchers, and fleet buyers in Alabama who push payload limits daily.
Beyond the numbers, Ram introduces the Symbol of Protest V8 fender badge across all HD trucks fitted with the 6.4L HEMI. Tradesman, Warlock, Rebel, Power Wagon, and Night Edition Package trucks wear a Satin Black version of the badge. Two new exterior colors, Serrano Green Metallic and Tank Clear-Coat, join the palette, both late availability. The Sport Appearance Package and Night Edition Package are now offered on trucks equipped with Level 1 and Level 2 equipment groups, which previously required the Level 1 Plus or Level 2 Plus groups. Laramie models gain expanded RamBox availability and new optional body-color fender flares.
The biggest news for the broader Heavy Duty lineup, directly relevant to RAM 3500 buyers who want maximum off-road credibility, is the first-ever availability of the 6.7L Cummins HO Turbo Diesel in the Ram Power Wagon. That engine produces 1,075 lb-ft of torque and is now offered across the entire RAM HD trim stack, including the 3500.
Full 2027 RAM Heavy Duty research overview
The 2027 RAM 3500 spans nine trims, each adding capability or comfort in measurable steps.
Tradesman anchors the lineup and is the starting point of the range. It is available in a Regular Cab with an 8-foot box or a Crew Cab body. The 6.4L HEMI V8 is standard, with the Cummins diesel available as an option. Standard equipment includes an 8.4-inch Uconnect radio, a ParkView rear backup camera, and an integrated trailer brake controller.
Black Express adds a sport-forward blacked-out appearance treatment on a Crew Cab body.
Warlock targets buyers who want an off-road appearance with value-oriented pricing. It is standard as a 4x4 Crew Cab.
Big Horn / Lone Star is the volume trim. It adds power seating and, as part of the Level 1 Plus equipment group, the 12-inch Uconnect 5 radio. The Level 2 group adds heated front seats. The Night Edition and Sport Appearance Package are both accessible at this trim.
Rebel is Ram's balanced off-road trim. It comes in 4x4 only and includes an electronic-locking rear differential, Bilstein shocks, and the option for a Warn electric winch on HEMI V8 models.
Power Wagon sits above the Rebel as the most capable production full-size pickup in the segment. It carries front and rear electronic-locking differentials, Bilstein monotube shocks, a class-exclusive disconnecting front stabilizer bar, Hill Descent Control, Mopar rock rails, and 34-inch all-terrain tires as standard. For 2027, Power Wagon diesel buyers can option fifth-wheel and gooseneck preparation for the first time.
Laramie opens the luxury tier with heated and ventilated leather seats, a rain-sensing wiper system, power-release tailgate, auto-leveling rear air suspension as an option, and expanded RamBox cargo management availability. Optional body-color fender flares are new for 2027.
Limited Longhorn tops the lineup with a standard 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a standard Tow Technology Group, a standard Safety Group, and power running boards.
Limited also tops the lineup with a standard 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a standard Tow Technology Group, a standard Safety Group, and power running boards. The Limited brings the most premium interior finish in the segment.
Two engines are available across the 2027 RAM 3500 lineup.
The 6.4L HEMI V8 produces 405 hp at 5,600 rpm and 429 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It pairs to the TorqueFlite 8HP75-LCV 8-speed automatic and is available with 3.73 or 4.10 axle ratios. Maximum towing with the HEMI reaches 18,140 lbs. Maximum payload reaches 7,580 lbs on a DRW Regular Cab configuration.
The 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I-6 produces 430 hp at 2,800 rpm and a class-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. It pairs exclusively to the TorqueFlite HD 8AP1075 8-speed automatic with a 3.42 axle ratio. Maximum towing with the diesel reaches 37,020 lbs on a DRW configuration. Maximum diesel payload reaches 6,460 lbs.
The 3.42 rear axle ratio introduced for 2025 HD models and continued for 2027 is engineered to deliver a higher final drive ratio in gears one through six for towing confidence, and a lower ratio in gears seven and eight to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness on the highway.
EPA fuel economy ratings for 2027 RAM 3500
Both engines are built around a five clutch-pack 8-speed transmission design with torque converter lockup available in every gear, from first through eighth.
The RAM 3500 Regular Cab provides 40.9 inches of front legroom and 65.9 inches of front shoulder room. Crew Cab adds a rear seat with 40.2 inches of rear legroom and 65.6 inches of rear shoulder room. The Mega Cab stretches rear legroom to 43.1 inches, which is the roomiest configuration in the lineup.
Front interior volume measures 62.5 cubic feet in the Regular Cab and 63.9 cubic feet in the Crew and Mega Cab configurations.
Cargo bed choices are a 6-foot, 4-inch box, 57.5 cubic feet SAE volume, or an 8-foot box, 74.7 cubic feet. The 8-foot bed also unlocks the best-in-class available 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab models, giving long-haul and overland users substantial range between fuel stops.
The class-exclusive RamBox cargo management system is available on most trims and standard on Limited Longhorn and Limited models. It adds lockable, drainable bed-side storage with LED lighting and a deployable bed step.
Material quality steps up significantly from Tradesman cloth to Laramie's Bristol soft leather with ventilated bucket seats, and peaks on Limited with Harman Kardon 17-speaker audio, premium door leather, and a column shifter with a leather-wrapped handle.
The 2027 RAM 3500 offers three infotainment tiers.
Tradesman, Black Express, and Warlock start with an 8.4-inch Uconnect screen. A 12-inch Uconnect 5 display is standard on Power Wagon and Rebel, and available as a package upgrade on lower trims. The 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 screen, the largest available in the class, is standard on Limited Longhorn and Limited and available on Power Wagon, Rebel, and Laramie via equipment group upgrades.
Sound systems progress from a base six-speaker, four-speaker in Regular Cab, setup through an Alpine nine-speaker system with subwoofer to a Harman Kardon 17-speaker system with subwoofer on the top configurations.
Additional available technology includes:
The Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Prep Package, factory-installed with a rear-axle structural crossmember and bed-mounted seven-pin connector, is available on most trims.
Standard safety features on every 2027 RAM 3500 include heavy-duty four-wheel disc antilock brakes with hydro-boost power assist, Blind-spot Monitoring with Trailer Tow Detection System, a ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines, adaptive cruise control, and an integrated trailer brake controller.
The available Safety Group adds Blind-spot Monitoring with full trailer coverage, Pedestrian Detection, Rear Cross Path Detection, Forward Collision Mitigation, Automatic Emergency Braking, Active Lane Management, Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, SmartBeam headlamps, and adaptive steering.
ParkSense front and rear park assist is standard on Big Horn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, and Rebel, and available on Tradesman trims.
Snowplow Prep capability is standard on the RAM 3500, making it a ready-to-work option for buyers in northern Alabama or anyone needing a plow-ready platform.
The 2027 RAM 3500 makes the most sense for buyers who prioritized payload over everything else in 2026 and felt short-changed. The 400-lb GVWR increase on HEMI-powered 4x4 SRW Regular Cab and Crew Cab models is a structural improvement, not a trim gimmick, and it translates to real-world hauling gains on job sites across Tuscaloosa and the surrounding region.
Buyers who were waiting for Cummins diesel power in the Power Wagon now have a confirmed path. That configuration arrives in the second half of 2026 and combines the most off-road-capable full-size pickup platform with 1,075 lb-ft of diesel torque, a 31-gallon fuel tank, and an estimated 600-mile range.
Buyers satisfied with their 2026 3500 and not pushing payload limits will find the 2027 changes meaningful but not urgent. The new exterior colors, badge, and expanded package availability are refinements rather than redesigns. The next full model revision would be the more compelling reason to trade.
The 2027 RAM 3500 is arriving at Tuscaloosa CDJR now. Shoppers needing a DRW diesel to hit 37,020 lbs of towing or a HEMI-powered SRW to maximize payload on the job site will find configurations ready to spec and test drive. Talk to the team in Tuscaloosa today to match the right cab, bed, engine, and trim to what you actually pull and haul.
The 2027 RAM 3500 tows up to 37,020 lbs when equipped with the 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel in a dual-rear-wheel configuration. With the 6.4L HEMI V8 and 4.10 axle ratio, maximum towing reaches 18,140 lbs.
Maximum payload is 7,580 lbs on the 3500 DRW Regular Cab with the 6.4L HEMI V8. Diesel DRW configurations achieve up to 6,460 lbs of payload.
Two engines are available: the 6.4L HEMI V8 producing 405 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque, and the 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel producing 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Both pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Key changes include a 400-lb GVWR and payload increase on HEMI-powered 4x4 SRW Regular Cab and Crew Cab models, the new Symbol of Protest V8 fender badge on HEMI trucks, two new colors, Serrano Green Metallic and Tank Clear-Coat, expanded Sport Appearance and Night Edition Package availability, and the first availability of the Cummins diesel in the Power Wagon.
Yes. The 2027 Ram Power Wagon is available with the 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel for the first time. It produces 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque and includes a 31-gallon fuel tank good for an estimated 600 miles of range.
Yes. The Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Prep Package is available on most trims and includes a factory-installed rear-axle structural crossmember, mounting holes for fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch hardware, and a bed-mounted seven-pin connector.
The largest available screen is the 14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, which is class-exclusive in terms of screen size. It is standard on Limited and Limited Longhorn trims and available on Rebel, Power Wagon, and Laramie models.
Nine trims are offered: Tradesman, Black Express, Warlock, Big Horn / Lone Star, Rebel, Power Wagon, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited.
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