With a protracted listing of improvements, the brand new Cummins 6.7-liter I-6, excessive output Turbo Diesel supplies as much as 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,800 rpm and four hundred horsepower @ 2,800 rpm. Changes start on the middle, with a cylinder block crafted from compacted graphite iron. Overall, the brand new Cummins Turbo Diesel weighs extra than 60 lbs. much less than the preceding-technology engine, but supplies extra electricity and torque. A new solid iron cylinder head builds on the brand new block with adjustments that consist of new exhaust valves and springs, and new rocker arms. Lighter and more potent pistons consist of new low-friction jewelry and hook up with the crankshaft through newly layout solid connecting rods and new bearings. An all-new exhaust manifold is the mounting factor for an progressed variable-geometry turbocharger with laminated warmth shields, handing over raise strain as much as 33 psi.
The 2nd version of the Cummins Turbo Diesel additionally receives a overall performance raise with 370 horsepower @ 2,800 rpm and 850 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,seven-hundred rpm.
The widespread engine withinside the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty is upgraded to the established and effective 6.4-liter HEMI V-eight, handing over elegance-main 410 horsepower @ 5,six hundred rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 rpm to address the payload and towing necessities of the heavy-responsibility truck user.
Ram 3500 Heavy Duty fashions prepared with the 1,000 lb.-ft. excessive output Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel rent the Aisin AS69RC electronically managed six-velocity computerized. This transmission is engineered to address the significant torque of the Turbo Diesel engine and extended car weight rankings at the same time as handing over progressed shift first-rate. Along with hardware improvements, the Aisin AS69RC makes use of a brand new transmission controller with double the reminiscence of the preceding controller and a twin-middle processor. This supplies quicker, extra unique shifts below all using and loading conditions.
Ram Heavy Duty vans powered through the usual output Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel are prepared with a considerably upgraded model of the 68RFE six-velocity computerized transmission. Changes designed to enhance the electronically managed transmission's shift first-rate consist of new variable-pressure solenoid controls for the torque-converter clutch. A new opposite accumulator improves shift experience while setting the transmission into park from opposite. Drive-to-park shifts have been additionally progressed thru delicate hydraulic control.
Transfer Cases
Four-wheel-pressure variations of the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty are prepared with a BorgWarner part-time switch case. The 6.4-liter HEMI V-eight and version of the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel pressure electricity thru both an electronic (BW 44-46) or guide shift (BW 44-47) switch case, relying at the version. Ram Heavy Duty vans with the excessive output model of the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel are prepared with an all-new part-time BorgWarner switch case (BW 44-48). This switch case is designed to address the better enter hundreds for max towing functionality as much as 35,one hundred lbs.
Axles
New the front and rear axles at the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty had been engineered to enhance sturdiness, deal with industry-main payload and towing abilities, and limit Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH), in addition to take gain of possibilities to optimize weight. The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is obtainable with an all-new, large 12-inch AAM rear axle to address the elegance-main electricity and functionality.
ENGINEERING
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is the maximum effective, maximum succesful pickup withinside the section with a towing ability of 35,one hundred lbs. and payload ability of 7,680 lbs. But huge functionality is inappropriate if the truck fails to instill self assurance to the motive force. Ram redefines the phrase "you do not even understand it is lower back there" while towing or hauling.
Frame
Ram Heavy Duty vans function all-new frames constructed with 98.5-percentage excessive-power metallic, six separate crossmembers, hydroformed important rails and completely boxed rear rails for top of the line power and mass efficiency. Although the brand new Ram Heavy Duty is more potent and extra succesful, light-weight substances withinside the body, powertrain and an aluminum hood lessen general weight through as much as 143 lbs. Two Active-Tuned Mass Modules (ATMM) established at the body rails hunt down unfavourable vibrations and practice countermeasures to dispose of them.
Wide the front body rails allow the front suspension springs to be located barely outboard - an enabler for producing high quality roll stiffness. In the rear part of the brand new body, the shape consists of completely boxed rear rails. The rear-axle structural crossmember with provisions for fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches, has been upgraded for 2019 to deal with the extended towing ability.
On cars prepared with the non-obligatory auxiliary digital digicam prep bundle, the usual 4/7-pin bumper connector is changed with a 12/7-pin connector to aid the far flung digital digicam option (to be had Mopar accessory). A tailgate deal with-established, rear excessive-definition digital digicam backup gadget is widespread with dynamic imaging at the 12-inch, eight.4-inch or 5-inch presentations with turning guidelines. Also, the cargo-view digital digicam positioned withinside the Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) gives a view of the mattress for less complicated connection to fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers, in addition to tracking mattress hundreds.
Suspension
Heavy Duty vans usually have a suspension prepared for constant, heavy payloads. This ends in a harsher trip while unloaded. The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty consists of Frequency Response Damping (FRD) shocks on all 4 corners. The valves of an FRD surprise mechanically alter for the form of vertical wheel enter, permitting the Ram Heavy Duty to have sports activities-car-like suspension for coping with and a supple suspension on hard terrain. Engineers delivered revolutionary springs and upgraded bushings to the suspension gadget, inclusive of the distinctive 5-hyperlink coil layout on Ram 2500, imparting higher load-sporting traits and progressed articulation over limitations while as compared to a leaf-spring gadget.
A elegance-distinctive Active-Level rear air suspension is to be had on each the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 and consists of a brand new Bed-reducing Mode to make the heaviest trailer hook-ups a breeze. The 2019 Ram 2500 makes use of air baggage to update the coil springs. Load ability isn't always sacrificed and the Ram 2500's pleasant-in-elegance trip and coping with receives even higher, crushing the opposition with doses of engineering innovation (5-hyperlink coil with an air suspension option). The Ram 3500 functions a Hotchkiss rear leaf-spring gadget with non-obligatory air suspension. By including supplemental air baggage, Ram engineers have been capable of melt the heavy-load leaf springs, making an allowance for extra unladed suspension motion.
In the the front, a brand new, -piece, the front-suspension crossmember shape provides an extended welded interface and more power to the body. The Ram Heavy Duty line functions a complicated three-hyperlink the front suspension to make sure roll stiffness.
Brakes
A new braking gadget improvements the calipers, booster and grasp cylinder. Combined with a large-ratio pedal swing, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty supplies a extra assured and effective execution with little attempt from the motive force. The reengineered gadget additionally gives shorter preventing distances and braking to healthy the best functionality.
Body
Through wind-tunnel analyses and 3 million miles of real-global sturdiness tests, engineers have created the quietest Ram Heavy Duty ever with a section-main drag coefficient of .409. Upgrades to enhance NVH consist of new C-pillar hydromounts, anti-vibration gadgets, new engine mounts, lively noise cancelling and new exhaust-gadget attachments.
New Power Wagon Content
2019 Ram Power Wagon is the maximum succesful manufacturing off-avenue truck withinside the industry. The Power Wagon functions a completely unique suspension, manufacturing unit suspension lift, locking the front and rear differentials, disconnecting sway bar and a 12,000-lb. winch. New to the Power Wagon is a 360 digital digicam, which incorporates ahead-view digital digicam gridlines to assist navigate limitations. An all-new and incorporated the front-established WARN Zeon-12 winch functions a completely unique fairlead and fairlead retainer with a brand new artificial line that can not kink, does now no longer fray and is extra maneuverable. The new line additionally cuts weight through 28 lbs. A Power Wagon content material bundle is still to be had on Tradesman, which incorporates all of the off-avenue system however continues the Tradesman layout factors.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups consist of extra than one hundred to be had protection and safety factors, inclusive of an array of lively and passive structures to help the motive force and passengers, provided in all fashions.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), 360-diploma digital digicam show and selectable tire pressures are simply a number of the brand new, specialised technology observed in Ram's halo pickup vans. Since the Ram Heavy Duty line is engineered round functionality, it makes experience that the various technology could be superior from their use in passenger cars. For example, Tire Pressure Monitoring, that can reveal up to 6 tires at the pickup, now consists of trailer tire strain tracking for as much as 12 trailer tires. Although a lower back-up digital digicam is a widespread function on maximum cars, the Ram Heavy Duty gives a 2nd rear-view digital digicam (cargo-view digital digicam) to reveal payload withinside the mattress. It additionally may be used to align fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers, a not unusualplace challenge of the Ram Heavy Duty pickup. As a section-first, lower back-up sensors at the Ram 3500 consist of in particular designed sensors to cowl the delivered width of twin rear wheels, giving a much broader span of insurance while backing up with restrained view.
The new Ram Heavy Duty makes use of a whole lot of excessive-power steels withinside the body, frame panels and middle shape to maximise effect overall performance and decrease general weight, inclusive of the A-, B- and C-pillars, the front shape and door beams. Increased resistance spot welds lessen the warmth publicity to surrounding steel to hold power and long-time period sturdiness.
DESIGN
After loads of sketches, the brand new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty line of pickups got here ahead with the entire pressure of cutting-edge functionality. Interiors replicate the layout expressed at the lately released Ram 1500 with unrivaled luxurious, substances, innovation and generation extending nicely beyond any aggressive offerings.
Interior
For 2019, all-new functions, generation and top rate substances assist the redesigned Ram Heavy Duty retain its indoors management with first-rate, generation and luxurious. Each trim degree is uniquely characterised to mirror man or woman identity.
The new tool panel combines a strong, structurally interlocking look, pushing the crucial controls up and towards the motive force, enhancing general reachability of gadget controls. The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty functions the Uconnect 4C NAV on a 12-inch completely configurable touchscreen, that can show one application, together with the navigation map, throughout the complete 12-inch screen, or may be divided in half, working one-of-a-kind programs at once. Redundant HVAC controls and a brand new superior-ergonomic transfer financial institution supply progressed comments and look.
The new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty functions an to be had 7-inch, complete-color, three-D animation-succesful driving force records show, with reconfigurable characteristic that allows Ram truck drivers to customise records within the tool cluster. The show is designed to visually speak records, the use of snap shots and text, fast and easily.
Across all trim stages, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty functions push-button begin and a redesigned rotary e-shifter dial (HEMI V8 only). The new shifter vicinity additionally intelligently organizations new function buttons, inclusive of Hill Descent Control, axle lock and switch case controls, while prepared.
An lively noise cancellation gadget and acoustic glass lessen ambient cabin sounds through almost 10 db - the quietest Ram Heavy Duty ever. The new HVAC gadget functions 30 percentage extra air float at decrease noise stages, inclusive of large the front defroster vents for higher overall performance. All-new in-duct electric powered heating factors on diesel fashions assist velocity cabin warmup on bloodless days, and large gadget controls and new large panel ducts paintings higher with gloved palms.
With as much as 258 liters of indoors garage quantity at the distinctive Mega Cab inclusive of packing containers in the back of the rear seats, the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty gives extra than 120-percentage extra garage ability as opposed to the nearest competitor. A reimagined middle console is a usable, complicated piece of artwork with extra than 12 one-of-a-kind garage combinations. Up from 19.7 to 22.6 liters, the console consists of a much broader docking vicinity with non-obligatory wi-fi charging, that can preserve a small pill or smartphone. A three-function sliding cup-holder tray may be stowed below the middle armrest to expose a deep garage bathtub designed to preserve a 15-inch laptop
To maintain gadgets charged, 5 USB ports help withinside the middle console type-C ports for quicker verbal exchange and charging. Up to 3 115-volt family plugs are to be had (three-prong). One withinside the first row and one withinside the 2nd row. All shops now deal with as much as four hundred watts to rate or electricity gear fast.
Exterior
Robust sections blended with "interlocking" layout aesthetics additionally characteristic to enhance aerodynamics to surround section-main functionality and generation. Every Ram Heavy Duty truck advantages from new content material in particular designed to healthy every version's precise style. Rather than a conventional consciousness on styling factors individually, designers blended factors that have an impact on every different's shape, ensuing in a extra incorporated appearance that aligns with the mechanical abilities of the truck. For example, the grille, hood and fenders percentage portions of every different, in addition to the tool panel, cluster and middle console.
The 2019 Heavy Duty creates a formidable and precise look that Heavy Duty clients can name their personal. Interlocked with the brand new, lighter aluminum hood, a far large and extra competitive the front grille beginning leads with self assurance and power. The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is to be had in six one-of-a-kind grille patterns with a entire departure from the anciental crosshairs. The new the front bumper is reduce with large openings, imparting more airflow to the biggest faster intercooler Ram has ever tailored to its halo pickups. More than 20 sensors surrounding the brand new Ram Heavy Duty are seamlessly incorporated to cause them to much less visible. A detachable air dam facilitates mildew the maximum aerodynamic Heavy Duty Ram has provided.
Three headlamp versions are to be had handing over the pleasant lights withinside the section: Halogen, complete LED/reflector and complete LED/projector with Adaptive Front-lights System (AFS) for up to fifteen ranges of motion withinside the predicted route of travel.
The aspect of the truck flows with trademark Ram style. A drawn frame-aspect man or woman line ties collectively the the front fender and cab doors. An all-new interlocking aspect-step layout includes deep tread styles and a R-A-M logo.
The new Ram Heavy Duty maintains to provide the pleasant lockable mattress garage withinside the section with RamBox. The industry-first RamBox Cargo Management System consists of versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable garage packing containers constructed into the mattress rails. New for 2019, RamBox functions a 115-volt outlet with as much as four hundred-watts of electricity.
Surrounding the biggest cab withinside the section, the indoors layout group introduced precise colours and top rate substances to every trim degree of the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty. Each version makes its personal precise "Hero" declaration with paint colours, badging, wheels, grilles and different functions.
Designed to be the maximum technologically superior heavy-responsibility pickup ever, the brand new Ram 2500 and 3500 are loaded with an array of revolutionary and today's functions. The award-triumphing fourth-technology Uconnect gadget gives new comfort and linked services, and continues Ram truck clients linked, engaged and knowledgeable all at the same time as preserving their palms at the wheel and eyes at the avenue.
Uconnect 4C NAV with 12-inch show
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty functions a 12-inch reconfigurable touchscreen with tailored snap shots for diverse Ram fashions and today's connectivity. Personalization is made clean with the brand new cut up screen, permitting one-of-a-kind programs for preferred configuration, together with Apple CarPlay and HVAC controls, or one application, together with navigation throughout the complete 12-inch touchscreen.
The new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty gives 4 audio structures to immerse passengers withinside the closing sound experience, inclusive of a 750-watt Harman Kardon Audio System with 17 speakers, inclusive of an eight-inch subwoofer.
The elegance-distinctive Uconnect 4C with 12-inch show additionally functions the subsequent degree of audio amusement with SiriusXM with 360L. The new carrier allows Ram truck drivers and passengers to find out extra of what SiriusXM gives primarily based totally on their listening alternatives, inclusive of distinctive SiriusXM on-call for programming in no way earlier than to be had withinside the dash. Benefits of the brand new SiriusXM with 360L consist of extra channels (now 200+), get admission to to hundreds of hours of recorded on-call for programming and superior sports activities play-through-play offerings. Smart content material suggestions allow listeners to find out extra of what they love, primarily based totally on listening habits. Individual listener profiles permit more than one drivers and passengers to personalize and hold their personal presets, pick out alternatives and select up wherein they left off withinside the car.
Manufacturing
The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is constructed on the Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
