It’s been a quarter century since a Ram pickup first got dieselized with a Cummins powerplant. “We’ve enjoyed a successful relationship and have remained leaders in the diesel pickup market for 25 years,” said Reid Bigland, president & CEO-Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.
When first rolled out in 1989, a Dodge Ram 3500 with a 5.9L Cummins turbodiesel produced 160 hp. and 400 lbs.-ft. of torque. Today’s 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel in Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis-cab trucks puts out up to 385 hp. and 850 lbs.-ft. of torque—more than any competitor, per the makers.
“The Cummins and Ram Truck partnership has created a legendary package over the last 25 years, and we appreciate their continued loyalty to Cummins,” noted Dave Crompton, Cummins vice president & general manager-Engine Business. “This commitment to our partnership allows us to focus on delivering best-in-class performance, reliability, and durability for the heavy-duty pickup market.”
