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Pickups

Ram says Ford Super Duty’s claim to towing throne isn’t fair

Ram is criticizing Ford’s new claim to the pickup towing capacity throne, saying that Ford’s comparison is unfair since it blurs the line between two different truck segments. Ford says the 2017 F-450 will tow up to 32,500 pounds, which the automaker says in a press release is “1,290 more pounds than its nearest competitor.” That nearest competitor […]

July 20, 2016

Construction Equipment

2017 Ford Super Duty overtakes Ram 3500 as towing champ

There’s a new Heavyweight Towing Champion of the World. Ford announced Monday a towing capacity of 32,000 lbs. for its revamped 2017 F-350 Super Duty, unseating the former tow champion, Ram’s 3500, by 800 pounds. “This is the best heavy-duty truck we’ve ever made,” says Doug Scott, Ford truck marketing manager. RELATED >> Ram says […]

July 19, 2016

Pickups

Ram issues recalls on certain 2016 1500 pickups, Mopar seat covers

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued two separate recalls for some of its Ram trucks. The latest recall concerns front halfshafts on 2016 Ram 1500 pickups which may have been incorrectly manufactured and may fracture as a result. Affected pickups were manufactured between Feb. 19, 2016 and March 3, 2016. FCA warns that a fractured halfshaft […]

June 15, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ram adds left side PTO capability to 4×4 chassis cab trucks

Ram Commercial has added left side PTO capability to 4×4 versions of its 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks, which will help offer a more efficient accessory system for challenging or remote work sites. Ram made the announcement during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “We previously had left and right side available on […]

March 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

How a convoy of Ram pickups will serve as the backbone of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Though the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will only require the brute strength of one Ram 3500–rated at 31,210 pounds of towing capacity–a host of the truck maker’s 1500 and 2500 pickups will be put to work Thursday along the 2.5-mile parade route. Ram recently landed an exclusive partnership with Macy’s making it the official truck […]

November 25, 2015

Construction Equipment

First Drive: 2016 Ram 3500’s big Cummins power, improved cab impress in test track run

It wasn’t too long ago that if you needed to tow a 30,000-pound payload, you needed a Class 5 or 6 truck to get the job done. Today, all you need is a Ram 3500 pickup truck. The truck maker invited Equipment World out to its test track in Chelsea, Michigan, to give its 2016 trucks a […]

October 21, 2015

Construction Equipment

More than 1.7 million Ram trucks recalled for steering, air bag defects

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced a massive set of recalls for its Ram pickups due to defects in certain trucks’ steering wheel assembly and air bag installation. A total of 1.73 million Ram pickups are affected over three separate recalls. The largest recall affects 1.3 million 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500, 4500 […]

September 11, 2015

Construction Equipment

AEV transforms Ram 2500/3500 into the ultimate off-road work truck (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Up until recently, much of American Expedition Vehicle’s (AEV) focus has been on the Jeep Wrangler. But in 2013 the popular off-road conversion firm unveiled a Ram concept truck at SEMA that sent everyone home wanting more. Now, the company has released a 5-product lineup that turns any Ram 2500 or 3500 into one extremely versatile […]

June 1, 2015

Pickups

Easy How-To: Ram 2500/3500 Sway-Bar End Link Repair

Ram sway-bar end links are prone to bending and failure on HD Ram 4x4s used a lot off-pavament. Here’s how to fix those weak links.

February 4, 2015

Construction Equipment

Chrysler recalls more than 380,000 Ram heavy duty trucks due to fire hazard

Chrysler has announced a large recall on a range of Ram heavy duty pickup trucks due to a potential fire hazard. The problem affects 381,876 2010-2014 model year Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups as well as 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs equipped with Cummins diesel engines. Ram says a fuel heater housing could overheat and […]

October 31, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford retains best-in-class heavy duty pickup towing despite F-450’s move to stricter standards

By changing the way it measures the 2015 F-450’s payload and towing ratings, Ford has thrown the latest punch in an ongoing debate with Ram over which brand of heavy-duty pickup has best-in-class towing. Ford announced today that the newest F-450’s maximum towing rating now adheres to the SAE J2807 towing standard. Ford also announced […]

September 2, 2014

Pickups

Reading expanding Ram chassis pool

Reading Truck Body says it will expand its Ram chassis pool into the Columbus, Ohio market, citing a large network of Ram Commercial Truck dealers who have strong relationships with the vocational businessesvocational truck bodies. Reading says it has worked closely with Ram Commercial Vehicles, in what it called “a win-win for both the dealers and Reading.” “Adding […]

August 6, 2014