RAM 2013 2500 Tradesman, Catalog

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the 5.7-Liter hemi
®
v8: imPressive PerformanCe, heavy-duty CaPabiLity, and exCePtionaL durabiLity.
maximum Loaded traiLer Weights
(When ProPerly equiPPed)
The résumé of this world-famous engine includes propelling WWII Thunderbolt
airplanes, helping define the distinctive Muscle Car Era, and vaulting new 2013 Ram
Heavy Duty pickups to first-place consideration for the toughest jobs you face —
whether hauling iron from the factory, or climbing that mountain with your camper.
The manifold advantages of the unstoppable hemispherical design of the 5.7-liter
HEMI V8, along with VVT, are detailed at left. Now add robust transmissions and
transfer cases to expand capability; all components utilize technologies and
engineering protocols created specifically for heavy-duty use and long-term
durability. And in this economy, improving performance and increasing fuel
efficiency are bottom-line specific, for today, it’s all about doing business better —
and that includes HEMI V8 performance. With its hemispherical heads and VVT-
engineering that improves engine breathing for increased response and torque —
HEMI V8 performance makes it the natural standard powerplant for Ram 2500 and
3500 SRW models.
Powertrain partners to the HEMI V8 add strength. Mated to the Ram Heavy Duty
5.7-liter HEMI V8 is the sophisticated 66RFE six-speed automatic transmission, a
component that exceeds typical demands for anticipated towing and hauling. The
transmission offers driver-adaptive shifting, with three multiple clutch packs and a
dual-stage hydraulic pump, all contributing to superb road manners and impressive
hauling dynamics. The addition of dual filters on the dual-stage pump helps protect
the pump and other components, with an independent lubrication cooler ensuring
ample pressure under all conditions.
The transfer cases mated to the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 are the same as those utilized
by the Cummins
® Turbo Diesel — applications that prove unquestionable strength.
The BorgWarner BW 44-46 transfer case features responsive electronic shift-on-the-
fly engineering, with three operating ranges, plus Neutral. The manually actuated
BW 44-47 case features three operating ranges, plus Neutral. Both units offer a
low range reduction ratio of 2.64:1 — ideal for slow rock crawling or steep grades.
When it comes to off-road capability or on-the-job performance, Ram Heavy Duty is
designed to excel.
2500 AutomAtic trAnsmission
RegulaR Cab CRew Cab Mega Cab
®
8' bOX 6'4" bOX 6'4" RaMbOX
®
8' bOX 6'4" bOX 6'4" RaMbOX
5.7l HeMi V8
Cng / 66RFe
6-speeD
aXle
RaTiO
gCwR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
3.73 15,000 7,650
5.7l HeMi V8 /
66RFe 6-speeD
3.73 18,000 12,350 11,890 11,960 11,530 11,800 11,380 11,800 11,340 11,610 11,140 11,440 10,970
4.10 20,000
14,350
13,890 13,960 13,530 13,800 13,380 13,800 13,340 13,610 13,140 13,440 12,970
4.56 18,000 11,230 11,070
WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BoLD REfLECT NEW MAx RATINGS.
3500 AutomAtic trAnsmission
RegulaR Cab CRew Cab Mega Cab
8' bOX 6'4" bOX 6'4" RaMbOX 8' bOX 6'4" bOX 6'4" RaMbOX
5.7l HeMi
V8 / 66RFe
6-speeD
aXle
RaTiO
gCwR 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
3.73 18,000 11,860 11,660 11,490 11,370 11,360 11,220 11,330 11,170 11,260 11,080 11,130 10,940
4.10 20,000
13,860
13,660 13,490 13,370 13,360 13,220 13,330 13,170 13,260 13,080 13,130 12,940
WEIGHTS GIVEN IN LB. NUMBERS IN BoLD REfLECT NEW MAx RATINGS.