2023 Ram 2500 Engine Options

The Ram 2500 is a popular full-size pickup truck and part of the Ram line of pickup trucks. The Ram 2500 was originally introduced in 1994 as the heavy-duty alternative to the popular Dodge Ram 1500. The Ram 2500 is built at the Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico. The 2023 Ram 2500 is in its third generation, which began with the 2019 model year. The main competitors of the Ram 2500 are the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD.

Some of the best features of the Ram 2500 include its available four-wheel drive, its towing capacity of up to 19,780 pounds, and its payload capacity of up to 4,050 pounds. Additionally, the Ram 2500 offers a variety of engine options, including a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine that produces up to 480 pound-feet of torque.

For the 2023 model year, Ram has made a number of changes to the 2500. First, the Laramie Longhorn trim level has been removed from the lineup. Additionally, a new Night Edition package is available for the Laramie and Longhorn trim levels. This package adds blacked-out exterior accents and 20-inch black wheels.

The 2023 Ram 2500 is a highly capable full-size pickup that comes with the latest technology and offers a sleek interior and exterior look. In this article, we will explore the engine options on the 2023 Ram 2500.

What engine options are available on the 2023 Ram 2500?

The 2023 Ram 2500 will be available in two different engine options:

6.4L HEMI® V8 ENGINE

First up is the iconic Hemi engine that has customers coming to the Ram truck lineup year after year. Each 2023 Ram 2500 comes with the legendary 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine as standard. It offers Best-in-Class standard 410 gas horsepower thanks to Variable-Cam Timing (VCT). The 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission is matched with the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine and delivers a level of refinement not typically seen in heavy-duty trucks. It has fully electronic operation and on-the-fly shift mapping. The 6.4L Hemi offers 429 lb-ft of torque delivering up to 17,540 lbs of towing capacity. Maximum payload capacity for the Ram 2500 when equipped with the Hemi is 4,010 pounds.

6.7L CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL I6 ENGINE

Next up is the available Cummins Turbo Diesel engine offered through an exclusive partnership with the Ram lineup. Without sacrificing efficiency, the available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine delivers startling quickness and torque figures for outstanding towing ability without compromising performance. The six-speed automatic is a sophisticated, multirange, electronically controlled gearbox with gear ratios engineered for the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine. It has quick acceleration and low noise, vibration, and harshness in its performance.

The 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine offers 370 max horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. All of this power leads to a towing capacity of up to 20,000 pounds and 3,160 pounds of max payload capacity.

2023 Ram 2500 Engine Options By Trim Level

Most trim levels of the Ram 2500 offer both of these powerful engines, however some do not. Let’s take a look at how the available engines vary by trim level.

2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine
• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

2023 Ram 2500 Big Horn

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine
• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

2023 Ram 2500 Laramie

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine
• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

2023 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine

2023 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine
• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine

2023 Ram 2500 Limited

• 6.4L Hemi V8 Engine
• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine