Ram 1500 vs. Ram 2500
Duel of the Ram Trucks: Compare the Ram 1500 to the Ram 2500
As you balance work and play between Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND, it's important to have the right Ram truck. Nelson Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Grand Forks can help by narrowing your options. While the Ram 1500 is a reliable half-ton truck that can handle everyday tasks, the Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty truck designed to assist with heavy lifting. See which new Ram truck is right for you after comparing capability ratings, configurations, utility, powertrains, and more. Then you can see us in Grand Forks, ND to shop for new Ram trucks.
Performance & Engine Options for New Ram Trucks in Grand Forks, ND
Both the Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 have two powertrains. When you buy a new Ram 1500 in Grand Forks, ND, you can choose between a 305-horsepower Pentastar® V6 engine or a 395-horsepower HEMI® V8 engine. These respective engines have eTorque to deliver best-in-class max available payload and towing capacities.
Buy a Ram 2500 in Grand Forks, ND to choose a heavy-duty truck powered by a HEMI® V8 engine with a best-in-class 410 horsepower rating or a Cummins® Turbo Diesel inline-6 engine that delivers 850 pound-feet of torque. For higher performance outputs, choose a new Ram 2500.
Capability Ratings for New Ram Trucks Near Thief River Falls, MN
Move heavy materials around Fargo, ND with a Ram 1500 and the truck's max payload rating of 2,300 pounds. Want to haul nearly double the payload? Rely on a Ram 2500, which can take on payloads as heavy as 4,000 pounds.
Have a Ram 1500 haul a boat from Thief River Falls, MN to your favorite lake, thanks to the truck's maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. You can haul heavier trailers back to Grand Forks, ND with a Ram 2500, which can tow between 17,730 and 19,990 pounds.
Utility Features & Configurations for New Ram Trucks Near East Grand Forks, ND
As you shop for new Ram trucks in Grand Forks, ND, you have multiple cab configurations and box lengths to choose from. Quad Cab and Crew Cab models are available for the Ram 1500, and truck shoppers from Crookston, MN can select a 67- or 76-inch box. The Ram 2500 also comes in a Crew Cab configuration and offers a 76-inch truck bed. With a Ram 2500, truck buyers from Devils Lake, ND also have the option of a Mega Cab or Regular Cab configuration - and a longer box that spans 96 inches. Both Ram trucks offer a RamBox® Cargo Management System.
Towing-Centric Technology for Ram Truck Owners from Fargo, ND
Both Ram trucks offer a 12-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display that comes with full-color 3D graphics. This feature provides your Ram 1500 or Ram 2500 with turn-by-turn navigation as you tow a trailer to your towing destination in Thief River Falls, MN or Fargo, ND. Uconnect® 12-inch touchscreens are another shared feature for these new Ram trucks near Devils Lake, ND, and you have the ability to upgrade to Uconnect® 5 NAV. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ compatibility are included.
Trailer Detection is part of the Blind Spot Monitoring system in both Ram trucks, helping you change lanes while hauling a trailer down I-29 from Grand Forks, ND to Fargo, ND. The Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 offer a 360-Degree Trailer Surround View Camera as well.
2024 Ram 1500 Features
Performance
- Engines: 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine (305 horsepower; 273 pound-feet of torque) or 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine (395 horsepower; 410 pound-feet of torque)
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 12,750 pounds
- Maximum Payload Rating: 2,300 pounds
Utility
- RamBox® Cargo Management System: The class-exclusive feature gives Crookston, MN truck owners access to secured exterior storage and more versatility.
- Cab Configurations: Quad Cab or Crew Cab
- Truck Beds: 67 or 76 inches
- Multi-Function Tailgate: Truck owners from Devils Lake, ND can utilize 60/40 split swing-away doors that swing open by 88 degrees or have the tailgate fold flat to 180 degrees.
- Crew Cab Perks: Crew Cab models for the new Ram 1500 provide East Grand Forks, ND truck owners with best-in-class rear legroom and class-exclusive in-floor storage.
Technology
- Uconnect® 5 NAV: Get towing-specific navigation to your Thief River Falls, MN destination on a 12-inch touchscreen.
- Head-Up Display: As you take US-2 back to Crookston, MN, the Ram 1500 can project turn-by-turn navigation, incoming calls, and more information onto the truck's windshield through the reconfigurable Head-Up Display.
- Blind Spot Monitoring: When hauling a trailer, blind spots can be a big issue, but the Ram 1500's Blind Spot Monitoring has Trailer Detection.
2024 Ram 2500 Features
Performance
- Engines: 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 engine (410 horsepower; 429 pound-feet of torque) or 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel inline-6 engine (370 horsepower; 850 pound-feet of torque)
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 19,990 pounds
- Maximum Payload Rating: 4,000 pounds
Utility
- RamBox® Cargo Management System: Truck owners from Devils Lake, ND can utilize lockable and drainable storage bins featuring LED lighting.
- Cab Configurations: Mega Cab, Regular Cab, or Crew Cab
- Truck Beds: 76 or 96 inches
- Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirrors: Have better towing visibility hauling your Ram 2500 back to Crookston, MN.
- Bed Outlet & Lighting: Need to power your tools or tailgate essentials? The Ram 2500 offers a 115-volt power outlet. Wrap up your tasks after sunset by adding LED lighting to the truck bed of your Ram 2500.
Technology
- Trailer Tow Pages: The Ram 2500's 12-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display gives you access to Trailer Light Check, Trailer Brake Status, Off-Road Pages, and more.
- 360-Degree Trailer Surround View Camera: This trailering feature for the Ram 2500 provides a bird's-eye view while hitching up.
- Uconnect® 5 NAV: Create up to five driver profiles in your Ram 2500, and take the stress out of hauling a trailer in Fargo, ND traffic with tow-specific navigation.
Test Drive Either New Ram Truck Today
Discuss configurations, powertrains, and additional options for your next truck with the Nelson Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Grand Forks sales team. Our new inventory showcases all of the latest Ram trucks. Make your final decision after you visit us in Grand Forks, ND to test drive either new Ram truck. Know that both the Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 are ready to work for you!
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2373 32nd Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201-6546
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