Tradesman
Start here for a work-focused truck. Put the budget toward the cab, bed, engine and towing equipment your job requires; compare the actual seating, storage and optional packages on each listing.
Shop RAM 2500 trucks with Bonham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Compare 2026 HEMI and Cummins capability, find the trim that fits your workday, and request an itemized quote on a specific truck.
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Start with the truck, then match its equipment to your trailer, cargo and daily driving. This guide covers 2026 model specifications; the inventory below can include other model years and both new and used vehicles.
Open a listing for its price, condition and equipment. Contact our Bonham team to confirm availability and arrange your visit. If the right configuration is not shown, contact the Bonham team with your cab, bed, engine and towing requirements.
Choose the equipment you will use every day, then verify that the same truck meets your load requirements.
Start here for a work-focused truck. Put the budget toward the cab, bed, engine and towing equipment your job requires; compare the actual seating, storage and optional packages on each listing.
A middle-of-the-lineup starting point for work and personal use. Compare convenience and appearance packages against a similarly configured Tradesman before deciding whether the added equipment is useful to you.
Leather-trimmed seating makes Laramie a natural comparison for buyers who want a more comfortable cabin alongside Heavy Duty capability. Compare the included screens, audio and convenience packages on the window sticker.
An off-road-oriented alternative with Bilstein shocks and an available Cummins diesel. Consider it for rough access roads and recreation while checking the exact truck’s payload and towing limits.
Designed around off-road equipment, including front and rear locking differentials and an electronic front sway-bar disconnect. RAM has announced a diesel option with projected second-half-2026 availability; ask about current production and availability.
A premium choice with a Southwestern-inspired interior, distinctive stitching and bison-brown leather trim. Compare it with Limited when interior character matters as much as the equipment list.
Leather seating with wood and aluminum accents gives Limited a different premium-cabin character. Review the passenger display, charging and towing technology fitted to the individual truck.
Trim names describe a starting point, not a complete equipment guarantee. Model year, powertrain, cab, bed and packages change what a truck includes and how much it can carry.
| 2026 edition | What distinguishes it | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Black Express | Black exterior accents, 20-inch black wheels and a sport-performance hood. | Appearance, seat configuration and installed convenience equipment. |
| Warlock | All-terrain tires, Bilstein shocks, a limited-slip differential and transfer-case skid plates. | Off-road equipment and actual ratings versus Rebel or Power Wagon. |
| Lunar | A limited-production appearance edition offered on Rebel and Power Wagon. | The underlying trim, powertrain and available inventory. |
Choose the engine around your work and travel pattern. More torque does not replace a vehicle-specific payload and towing check.
2026 manufacturer maximums; these figures are not all achieved by one truck. Gas and diesel configurations have different limits. Equipment, passengers, cargo and hitch weight affect usable capacity. Confirm the selected vehicle’s ratings.
Compare gas power for your work and driving pattern. The 2026 Heavy Duty gas engine is rated at 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque.
The 2026 available diesel is rated at 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Compare the truck’s actual payload and towing limits with your load.
Use the same cab, bed, drivetrain and equipment assumptions when comparing trucks.
| Your buying question | Gas: 6.4L HEMI V8 | Available 6.7L Cummins diesel |
|---|---|---|
| What should I prioritize? | Compare acquisition cost and the specific truck’s payload with your routine driving and towing. | Compare torque, loaded-trailer requirements and the operating costs of your intended duty cycle. |
| What ownership details matter? | Use the gasoline maintenance schedule for the VIN and account for any severe-duty use. | Budget for diesel-specific maintenance and diesel exhaust fluid where required by the vehicle instructions. |
| Does diesel automatically carry more? | No. The payload label on the selected truck controls your load plan. | No. Engine and equipment weight affect remaining payload; compare the actual labels. |
Start with your loaded trailer and its tongue or pin weight. Then compare the exact truck’s payload, axle and towing ratings, including passengers and equipment.
Use the trailer’s actual loaded weight, not only its empty or dry weight.
Account for occupants, tools, cargo and the hitch load carried by the truck.
Check hitch compatibility and the factory towing equipment on the VIN.
Include driveway, parking and storage access in the configuration decision.
| 2026 powertrain | Maximum towing | Maximum payload |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,750 lb | 3,930 lb |
| Available High-Output 6.7L Cummins diesel | 20,000 lb | 3,600 lb |
Passengers, bed cargo, hitch hardware and trailer tongue or pin weight all use the truck’s carrying capacity.
| Illustrative payload calculation | Weight |
|---|---|
| Example truck’s payload label | 3,000 lb |
| Passengers | −600 lb |
| Cargo and tools | −250 lb |
| Hitch hardware | −150 lb |
| Remaining for trailer tongue/pin load | 2,000 lb |
This is a hypothetical example, not the rating of a particular RAM 2500. A trailer imposing 2,400 lb of pin weight would exceed this example’s remaining payload by 400 lb, even if its total weight were below the advertised maximum tow rating. Also check GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, tires, hitch ratings and the applicable towing guide. Use loaded, measured weights where possible.
For ranch, contractor and travel use, start with your people, equipment and loaded trailer before selecting a trim.
Compare the actual cab’s seating with the people who travel with you. Crew Cab and Mega Cab needs can differ; Mega Cab offers additional rear-seat flexibility. Check child-seat, storage and rear-seat requirements in person.
Measure the equipment you carry and review trailer-to-cab clearance with the appropriate hitch guidance. RAM offers an 8-foot-bed Crew Cab configuration; bed, cab and trim combinations must be checked on the vehicle.
Compare a 3500 when the 2500’s vehicle-specific payload or axle limits leave too little room for your loaded trailer, passengers or equipment. Use the same real load assumptions, then consider parking and everyday access.
Compare pickup choices with a chassis cab when a commercial body or upfit is part of the job. Images below are illustrative; individual listings show the actual vehicles.
Ask for a demonstration of the equipment on your selected truck. Available features and subscriptions depend on configuration and service terms.
The 2026 lineup offers an available 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12-inch digital cluster and 10.25-inch passenger display. Look at the actual screen layout and verify compatible phone features.
Available surround-view cameras and trailer-focused displays can help you review the area around the truck. Ask to see the installed views and mirror controls before choosing your configuration.
Compare leather-trimmed cabins, bench or bucket seating and rear storage. Available equipment varies; choose the seating arrangement around your passengers and daily gear.
Review adaptive cruise control, collision-warning functions and any available lane-assistance equipment on the actual VIN. Understand operating limits and follow the owner’s manual; these systems do not replace attentive driving.
Use the same straightforward shopping tools throughout your RAM research.
Review available vehicles or discuss the configuration your operation needs.
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Request a quoteStart with your vehicle details, mileage and condition.
Value your tradeExplore a payment estimate, then confirm actual financing terms with the team.
Estimate paymentShare the configuration, intended use and your ZIP code. Ask which purchase, pickup or transport arrangements are available.
Contact BonhamApply for FinancingStart online with Bonham and confirm the details before arranging travel or transport. Delivery availability, price and timing depend on the destination and transaction.
Send the VIN or stock number and your ZIP code. Request current photos, the window sticker and an itemized quote that separates the vehicle transaction from any transport charge.
Review applicable incentives, trade details, financing or payment arrangements and the documents needed for your purchase. Ask how title and registration will be handled for your destination.
Ask the team to confirm destination eligibility, delivery cost and timing. For delivery, funding and insurance must be complete before departure. Confirm handoff arrangements for your specific transaction.
Keep ownership support in the plan, from routine maintenance to Heavy Duty diagnostics and repair.
Plan maintenance, inspections and repair support for your truck.
Explore RAM serviceDiscuss diesel, transmission and Heavy Duty repair needs with the service team.
Explore diesel repairRequest an appointment and describe the work needed.
Schedule serviceReview current offers and confirm which apply to your truck.
View service offersCheck for applicable recalls using the vehicle information.
Check for recallsConfirm part and accessory fitment with your VIN.
Explore partsFor an upfitted vehicle, describe the body and installed equipment when arranging service so the work and access requirements can be reviewed.
Schedule ServiceCall (903) 583-8877Straight answers to the decisions buyers need to make before choosing a truck.
How much can a 2026 RAM 2500 tow?
RAM lists maximum available diesel towing of 20,000 lb when properly equipped; the gas maximum is 17,750 lb. Those are configuration-dependent maximums. Use the selected truck’s towing guide, payload label and axle ratings for your trailer.
Is a Cummins diesel always the better choice?
Choose from your loaded trailer, payload requirements, driving pattern and ownership budget. The diesel offers more torque, but it does not automatically leave more payload for cargo or hitch weight.
What is the difference between payload and towing capacity?
Payload is the weight the truck carries, including passengers, cargo and trailer tongue or pin weight. Towing capacity concerns the trailer it can pull under the specified conditions. A truck must remain within both limits and its other applicable ratings.
Which RAM 2500 trim should I start with?
For a work-focused comparison, begin with Tradesman and Big Horn/Lone Star. Compare Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited for cabin preferences, and Rebel or Power Wagon for off-road equipment. Confirm the engine and equipment on each vehicle.
Is a diesel Power Wagon available?
RAM has announced a Power Wagon diesel option and lists projected availability in the second half of 2026. That announcement does not establish Bonham inventory or an arrival date. Contact the team for the current status of the configuration you want.
When should I compare the RAM 3500?
Compare a 3500 when the specific 2500’s payload, axle or towing limits do not leave adequate capacity for your loaded trailer, occupants and equipment. The choice should follow the weight calculation, not the trim badge.
Can I buy from outside Bonham and request delivery?
Yes, you can start a purchase inquiry online and request a delivery quote. Confirm availability, destination, transport cost and timing with the team. Funding and insurance must be complete before a delivery departs.
Where can I see actual photos and the truck’s equipment?
Open the individual inventory listing for its photos, year, condition, price and location. Ask for the window sticker and any additional photographs needed to confirm the details before traveling.
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Bring your use case, load and equipment list into the shopping conversation.
Prepare vehicle and purchase details before your visit.
Plan routine maintenance and repair support with the Bonham team.
Check fitment and available parts using the vehicle VIN.
Confirm the vehicle’s location, availability and appointment before making the trip. Ask about pickup or transport arrangements for your destination.
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