RAM 2013 2500 Tradesman, Catalog

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Think heavyweight champion — with paid scholarships to
schools of engineering and economics. That’s Cummins
at work in Ram Heavy Duty, offering improved power and
capability, decreased maintenance schedules, and state-of-
the-art technology — like the new “smart” diesel exhaust
brake — to help improve NVH and vehicle control.
+ Class-exclusive
[3]
six-speed manual — and more power
than ever. New calibrations from Cummins give you three
engine outputs for enormous latitude. The 350 hp/660 lb-ft
of torque version is mated to the standard G56 six-speed
manual; available for Ram 2500 and 3500.
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unsurpassed
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torque for Ram 2500. The Cummins rated
at 370 hp delivers an incredible 800 lb-ft of torque for
Ram 2500. It’s mated to the proven 68RfE six-speed
automatic transmission, and is also available for
Ram 3500 models.
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best-in-class [1] torque for Ram 3500. Newly available
for 2013 Ram 3500 is the Cummins High output Turbo
Diesel, paired only with the tough new AISIN six-speed
automatic transmission. Best-in-class
[1]
available torque
is 850 lb-ft, backed with 385 horsepower; available for
3500 only.
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For ideal performance, all-new Ram active air
technology
switches the air intake path, ensuring optimal
power and torque under all grades, climates, and load/
towing conditions. Exclusive to diesel-powered Rams.
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bringing operating temperatures to ideal ranges is a
new diesel cooling system. The engineering encompasses
a “low-slung” positioned charge air cooler, faster-sequenced
water pumps, an efficient new 11-blade fan (instead of
eight) and a unique, series-designed dual radiator system.
Total heat reduction with the new design is significantly
improved — some 25 percent over 2012 models.
+ The new Cummins “smart” diesel exhaust brake
is standard on every Cummins. Think cruise-control
efficiency; the brake offers greater towing control and
improves load management, irrespective of the terrain.
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For optimum fuel filtration and water separation,
Cummins now utilizes a new top-access engine-
mounted fuel filter and a second frame-mounted
pre-filter to ensure enhanced contamination protection.
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low cost of ownership and operation is part of the
Cummins process; oil change intervals with the Cummins
are a time- and money-saving 15,000-mile interval under
normal operating conditions.
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biodiesel compatibility is built in. All Cummins Turbo
Diesels for Ram Heavy Duty pickups are B20-compatible.
the formidabLe 6.7L Cummins
®
turbo dieseL. avaiLabLe and
soLidLy Proven in over 2 miLLion ram heavy duty aPPLiCations.
You’re pulling your boat with your new Ram 2500, or a massive trailer with your new Ram 3500.
The superiority of impressive diesel torque from the long-proven available 6.7-liter Cummins
Turbo Diesel keeps you in the comfort zone. The facts speak decisively: with over two million
applications of a Cummins Turbo Diesel in a Ram truck, the history of this exceptional
powertrain delivers capability and reliability second to none.
For 2013, Cummins improves the classic Turbo Diesel in Ram Heavy Duty models with a
Next-Generation Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)/Select Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system that’s
fully compliant with recent federal mandates. A new diesel cooling system dissipates heat
25 percent more efficiently — and now incorporates an improved, 11-blade fan. Superior
capability comes in the form of the available Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel achieving
a best-in-class
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850 lb-ft of torque for Ram 3500 pickups.
When you’re measuring capability, powertrain combinations count big. Credit our colleagues at
AISIN,
®
who designed the impressive new available AISIN AS69RC six-speed automatic to handle
the available Cummins High Output ratings, higher vehicle weight ratings, and related axle ratios.
The fully electronically controlled AISIN transmission makes the grade with tough internal
components, a more aggressive Tow/Haul Mode, and a compact gear train. This is outstanding
capability, reliability, and quality.
Improvements also apply to Ram’s available class-exclusive
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G56 six-speed manual transmission,
now modified to handle the increased torque of 660 lb-ft; its hard-finished gear system aims
to reduce noise levels. The available 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission is mated to the
370 hp/800 lb-ft of torque Cummins version. Transfer cases boast robust strength. Established
BorgWarner BW 44-46 and BW 44-47 cases — with electronic shift-on-the-fly or manually
actuated capability, respectively — have long proven themselves, with long-life engineering,
exceptional capability, and minimal noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
all Cummins engines are backed by an unsurpassed [3]
5-Year/100,000-Mile powertrain limited warranty. [5]