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A properly equipped 2026 Ram 1500 is rated to tow up to 11,610 pounds with the standard-output 3.0L Hurricane inline-six, and up to 11,320 pounds with the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque. Your truck's real number depends on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio and 4x4, and it sits on the door-jamb sticker, not in a brochure. Most Scurry County trailers — a 20-foot stock trailer, a bass boat, a two-horse bumper pull — land well inside that figure. What determines a Ram 1500's towing capacity? Five things, in order of how much they move the number: the engine, the axle ratio, the cab and bed combination, 4x2 versus 4x4, and whether the truck has the factory trailer-tow package. A regular-cab 4x2 with the long bed and the tallest tow gearing will post the highest rating; a loaded Crew Cab 4x4 with a short box will post a lower one, because the truck itself weighs more and every pound of truck comes out of the pound-rating for the trailer. That is why two Lone Star crew cabs sitting side by side on our lot can carry different ratings. The only number that matters for your truck is on the tire-and-loading label inside the driver's door and the trailer-tow label beside it. If you are shopping, ask us for the rating on the specific unit before you ask about the payment — we will read it to you over the phone. How much does the 2026 Ram 1500 tow by engine? The 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque is back for 2026 and it is the engine most of our Snyder buyers ask for by name. It makes 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque and is rated to tow up to 11,320 pounds. The 3.0L Hurricane inline-six is the other choice in the lineup, and in standard-output form it actually carries the highest rating of the bunch at 11,610 pounds. Maximum payload across the lineup is up to 2,360 pounds. Engine Output Max towing (properly equipped) Who picks it here 3.0L Hurricane I-6 (standard output) 420 hp / 469 lb-ft 11,610 lb Buyers who want the top tow rating and the best fuel economy under load 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque 395 hp / 410 lb-ft 11,320 lb Ranch, lake and 4-H/FFA haulers who want the V8 sound 3.0L Hurricane I-6 (high output) 540 hp / 521 lb-ft 10,000 lb Buyers who want the quickest half-ton rather than the highest rating 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque 305 hp / 269 lb-ft 8,130 lb Commuters on US-84 who tow a few times a year Keep in mind the maximum rating is a best-case configuration. A crew cab 4x4 will typically rate a few hundred to a couple thousand pounds below the headline figure, which is still comfortably above what most bumper-pull trailers in Scurry County weigh loaded. Is a Ram 1500 enough truck for what people tow around Snyder? For most of the trailers we see, yes. A 16- to 20-foot bumper-pull stock trailer with a few head of show calves for the Scurry County Coliseum, a 14-foot utility trailer with a side-by-side headed to a lease, a bass boat going to Lake J.B. Thomas or up US-84 to Lake Alan Henry, a two-horse straight-load — those loads live in the 4,000- to 8,000-pound range loaded, and a HEMI or Hurricane crew cab handles them with margin to spare. The half-ton rides better empty than a three-quarter ton, costs less to buy and insure, and fits in a Snyder ISD pickup line. Where the half-ton runs out is weight on the hitch, not weight behind it. A gooseneck or fifth-wheel puts 15 to 25 percent of the trailer's weight straight onto the bed, and that pin weight eats a Ram 1500's payload long before you reach its tow rating. If you are pulling a gooseneck stock trailer with a full load, a three-deck of cattle, a 30-foot flatbed with a skid steer to a SACROC lease road, or anything with air brakes, you are a Ram 2500 or 3500 customer. We wrote up how much a Ram 2500 can tow and when a Ram 3500 dually makes sense for exactly that line. Towing capacity vs. payload: which one do I run out of first? Payload — what the truck can carry in the cab and bed, including people, tongue weight and the dog — is the limit most half-ton owners hit first without knowing it. Four adults, a cooler, a toolbox and a 700-pound tongue weight from a tandem-axle trailer will use most of a crew cab's payload while the trailer itself is nowhere near the tow rating. The payload figure is also on the door-jamb label, and it is specific to the truck as it left the factory. Options add weight to the truck and subtract it from payload, which is one reason a Tradesman or Express often carries more payload than a loaded Limited. What does the Ram 1500 need to tow safely in West Texas? Three practical things. First, a brake controller — any trailer over 4,500 pounds in Texas needs its own brakes, and the integrated controller in the trailer-tow group is worth having over an aftermarket box. Second, a weight-distributing hitch for heavier bumper-pulls; it levels the truck and keeps the front tires planted when a southwest crosswind hits you on I-20 between Sweetwater and Big Spring. Third, patience with speed: the trailer's tires are usually rated lower than the truck's, and West Texas heat shortens their life. Highway miles help here. A used Ram 1500 that has spent its life on US-84 and US-180 between Snyder, Post and Colorado City is generally an easier truck than one that has idled in town traffic, so when you look at a used half-ton on our lot, ask where it came from. Which 2026 Ram 1500 trim should a Snyder buyer tow with? Lone Star is the Texas-only trim and it is what most of our new Ram 1500 inventory in Snyder wears, because it bundles the equipment West Texas buyers actually use — the HEMI is available, the trailer-tow group is available, and the price sits well below Laramie. Express is the value crew cab and starts at $44,495 including destination; it is the truck for a first-time buyer who tows a boat a few weekends a year. Tradesman is the work-spec truck with the highest payload potential. Every 2026 Ram 1500 — whichever trim — carries the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which matters when the truck will spend a decade hauling. See the 2026 Ram 1500 model page for trim-by-trim details. The 2026 Ram 1500 with the HEMI was named Full-Size Pickup of Texas at the Texas Truck Rodeo in October 2025 — Ram's eighth straight year — and that panel tows on Texas roads for a living. Why Buy at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder is at 305 16th St, Snyder, TX 79549 — the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you the price over the phone. We'll appraise your trade the same day, in writing. And we won't run your credit until you're ready. Every 2026 Ram 1500 we sell carries a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty — the engine and transmission that do the towing are covered for the length of most truck loans. Read what our customers say at our reviews page, including the one-star reviews — we would rather you see the whole picture. Call Sales at 325-515-0137 · Get Your Trade Value · Get Pre-Approved (No Impact on Your Credit) · Get Directions · Hablamos español. Related FAQs Does the Ram 1500 tow more with the HEMI or the Hurricane? The standard-output 3.0L Hurricane inline-six carries the Ram 1500's top rating of 11,610 pounds when properly equipped. The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque is rated to 11,320 pounds, and the high-output Hurricane to 10,000. For the trailer you actually pull, the rating on your specific truck's door-jamb label is the number to trust, and we will read it to you before you buy. Can a Ram 1500 pull a gooseneck trailer? Physically, yes, with a bed hitch, but the pin weight of a loaded gooseneck stock or flatbed trailer usually exceeds a half-ton's payload before you approach its tow rating. For gooseneck work around Scurry County — cattle, equipment, hay — a Ram 2500 or 3500 is the right truck, and we stock both in depth. What is the difference between towing capacity and payload? Towing capacity is the maximum trailer weight the truck can pull. Payload is what it can carry in the cab and bed, including passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight. Half-ton owners usually run out of payload first, so check both figures on the door label when matching a truck to a trailer. Do I need a brake controller to tow with a Ram 1500 in Texas? Texas requires brakes on trailers over 4,500 pounds gross weight, which means you need a controller in the truck. The factory trailer-tow group includes an integrated controller that is better matched to the truck than an add-on box, and it is the setup we recommend for stock, horse and equipment trailers. Which Ram 1500 trim is best for towing? Any trim with the same engine and the trailer-tow group tows the same rated load; the differences are comfort and price. Lone Star is the Texas trim most of our buyers choose, Express is the value crew cab from $44,495 including destination, and Tradesman offers the highest payload potential for work use. Is a used Ram 1500 a good towing truck? Yes, if it has the trailer-tow equipment and a clean service history. Trucks with highway miles on US-84 and I-20 are generally easier on drivetrains than town-driven trucks. We appraise and inspect every used Ram on our lot and will tell you its tow rating before you drive it.

Yes. Every 2026 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup, Ram chassis cab and Ram ProMaster comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, announced by Ram in January 2026. It covers the engine, transmission and drivetrain components that do the work. It does not replace the shorter bumper-to-bumper warranty, and used Rams are covered only for whatever remains of the original term. What exactly does the Ram 10-year/100,000-mile warranty cover? Powertrain means the parts that make the truck move: the engine and its internal lubricated components, the transmission, the transfer case on 4x4 models, the driveshafts, axles and differentials. On a Cummins-equipped Ram 2500 or 3500 that includes the diesel engine itself. These are the components that cost the most when they fail and the ones a West Texas truck works hardest — pulling a gooseneck up the grade out of the Colorado River bottom south of Snyder, idling on a lease road all day in July, or running US-84 to Lubbock twice a week. What it does not cover is everything else: paint, interior, electronics, suspension wear items, brakes, tires, batteries and routine maintenance. Those fall under the separate basic (bumper-to-bumper) limited warranty, which is shorter. Emissions components and the diesel exhaust system have their own federally mandated coverage periods. The full terms live in the warranty booklet that comes with the truck, and we will walk you through the exact pages before you sign. Why did Ram go to a 10-year warranty? Ram's own explanation when it announced the coverage was that nearly 80 percent of new truck loans now run longer than five years. The old warranty expired while the buyer was still making payments. A 10-year powertrain term means the engine and transmission are covered for the life of most loans, including the 72- and 84-month terms that are now common. That lines up with how trucks are bought in Scurry County. Median household income here is in the high $50,000s and a new Ram lists in the $40,000s to $60,000s, so most of our customers finance for six years or longer. A warranty that outlasts the note changes the math on buying new versus used, and it is the first thing we bring up with a family on a budget or a hand who needs the truck to make money every day. Which Ram models get the 10-year/100,000-mile warranty? Model 10-yr/100K powertrain Typical Snyder buyer 2026 Ram 1500 (HEMI or Hurricane) Yes Family hauler, lake and 4-H trailers 2026 Ram 2500 (gas or Cummins) Yes Ranch, gooseneck, oilfield service 2026 Ram 3500 (SRW or dually) Yes Cattle, hay, heavy equipment, fifth-wheel 2026 Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab Yes Upfits, flatbeds, service bodies (BusinessLink) 2026 Ram ProMaster Yes Trades, delivery 2025 and older Rams No — original factory term applies Used buyers: ask us what remains The coverage applies to the 2026 model year forward. A 2025 Ram sitting on a lot today carries the warranty it was built with, which is one reason to compare the total cost of a leftover 2025 against a 2026 rather than just the sticker. See every new Ram in Snyder to compare. Is the Ram warranty transferable if I sell the truck? Ram's new vehicle limited warranty stays with the vehicle and transfers to a second owner. Whether a transfer fee or a per-repair deductible applies is set by the warranty terms in effect when the truck was sold, and those can change between model years, so we will confirm the current terms for the exact truck you are looking at, in writing, before you buy. If you plan to trade the truck in four or five years, remaining factory powertrain coverage is a real part of its resale value in this market, where the next owner is likely to work it just as hard. Does the warranty cover a Cummins diesel the same way? The 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel in the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 is a powertrain component, so the engine is covered under the 10-year/100,000-mile term on 2026 models. Diesel emissions equipment — the DEF system, DPF and related sensors — is covered under separate federal emissions warranty periods rather than the powertrain term. Diesel owners around here log miles fast, so 100,000 miles can arrive before 10 years does; keep that in mind when choosing between the mileage you drive and the years you plan to own. Does buying from Blake Fulenwider affect the warranty? No. The factory warranty is honored at any Ram dealer in the country, so a truck bought in Snyder is covered in Lubbock, Midland or on a job in the Permian. What does change is where you service it. Our service department is open Saturdays from 7:30 to 4, we are a Stellantis BusinessLink dealer with priority bays and loaners for commercial customers, and we are the nearest Ram service point for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. Keeping maintenance records at one dealer makes any warranty claim simpler. Why Buy at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder is at 305 16th St, Snyder, TX 79549 — the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you the price over the phone. We'll appraise your trade the same day, in writing. And we won't run your credit until you're ready. Our service department is open Saturday 7:30 to 4, so warranty and maintenance work doesn't cost you a weekday off the job. Read what our customers say at our reviews page, including the one-star reviews — we would rather you see the whole picture. Call Sales at 325-515-0137 · Get Your Trade Value · Get Pre-Approved (No Impact on Your Credit) · Get Directions · Hablamos español. Related FAQs Does the Ram 10-year warranty apply to used trucks? Only to 2026 and newer Rams, and only for the time and miles remaining from the original in-service date. A 2025 or older used Ram carries its original factory powertrain term. When you look at a used Ram on our lot, we will tell you exactly what factory coverage, if any, remains on it. What is the difference between a powertrain warranty and bumper-to-bumper? Powertrain covers the engine, transmission, transfer case, axles and driveshafts — the parts that move the truck. Bumper-to-bumper covers most everything else for a shorter period, excluding wear items like brakes and tires. The 10-year/100,000-mile term on 2026 Rams is powertrain only; the basic coverage is separate. Is the Cummins diesel covered by the 10-year Ram warranty? Yes, on 2026 Ram 2500 and 3500 models the 6.7L Cummins engine is a covered powertrain component. Diesel emissions parts such as the DEF and DPF systems fall under separate federally required emissions warranty periods rather than the powertrain term. Do I have to service my Ram at the dealer to keep the warranty? No. You must perform the maintenance in the owner's manual on schedule and keep records, but you can have it done anywhere qualified. Many Scurry County owners choose our Saturday service hours and BusinessLink priority bays because one set of dealer records simplifies any future claim. Does the 10-year warranty cover Jeep, Dodge or Chrysler vehicles? No. The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage announced in January 2026 applies to Ram brand trucks and vans — the 1500, 2500, 3500, chassis cabs and ProMaster. Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler models carry their own standard factory warranties, which we can detail for any vehicle on the lot. Why does a longer powertrain warranty matter for a truck loan? Because most truck loans now run longer than five years, a traditional powertrain warranty could expire with years of payments left. A 10-year term means the most expensive components are covered for the length of a typical 72- or 84-month note, which lowers the risk of a major repair bill while you still owe on the truck.

Under $30,000, the best used trucks are three-to-six-year-old half-tons with a V8 or turbo V6, service records, and under about 100,000 miles — think Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. If you need to tow heavy, an older high-mileage heavy duty is usually a better buy than a newer half-ton at the same price. What $30,000 actually buys in 2026 New truck prices have moved a long way. The average new vehicle transaction price is running near $49,855 and most 60-month auto loans are around 7.1%. That's why the used lot is where a lot of good trucks are right now — and why our under-$20K page is the single busiest page on our website. At a $30,000 budget you're generally shopping: What you're looking at Typical age / miles Best for Half-ton crew cab, V8 or turbo V6 3–6 years, 50K–100K miles Family truck, light towing, daily driving Half-ton, higher trim, more miles 5–8 years, 100K–140K Leather and tech on a budget Older 3/4-ton gas heavy duty 6–10 years, 100K–150K Stock trailers, equipment, real work Older diesel heavy duty 8–12 years, 150K+ Heavy towing — if maintenance records are clean Regular cab work truck 2–5 years Lowest cost per mile; a second truck for the crew Half-ton or heavy duty? Answer this first Don't shop by badge, shop by what you'll hook to it. If you pull a bass boat to Lake J.B. Thomas, a utility trailer, or a small camper, a half-ton is the right truck and you'll like driving it every day. If you pull a loaded stock trailer, a gooseneck, or an equipment trailer, buy the heavy duty even if it means older and higher miles. An overloaded half-ton is expensive twice — once in repairs and once in resale. Under $30,000, a 3/4-ton with 130,000 well-documented miles will usually out-work a shiny half-ton with 60,000. If you're not sure which side of the line you're on, read how much a Ram 2500 can tow and compare it to your trailer's loaded weight. What to check before you buy any used truck Service records over odometer. A 120,000-mile truck with documented oil changes beats an 80,000-mile truck with no history. Rust and frame — less of a problem in West Texas than up north, but check anything that's lived on the Gulf Coast or out of state. Tow history. Look at the hitch, the wiring, brake controller wear, and the bed rails for gooseneck hardware. Tires and brakes. Six good tires or four good tires is real money — factor it into your offer. Cold start. On a diesel, listen at first start and look at the exhaust. Vehicle history report. Accidents, title, and how many owners. Which trucks hold up best in West Texas? Conditions here are hard on vehicles in specific ways, and they should shape what you buy. Heat and sun. Summer surface temperatures cook interiors, hoses and batteries. Check the dash, the seats and the battery date code. A truck that spent its life in a barn is worth more than the odometer suggests. Caliche and washboard. Lease roads and county roads are hard on suspension, bushings and front ends. Listen for clunks over rough pavement on the test drive. Wind and grit. Check air filter history and look at the windshield and paint edges. Long distances. Highway miles are easier on a truck than the same number of town miles. A high-mileage truck that ran US-84 every week is often in better shape than a low-mileage one that idled on a jobsite. Ask where a truck came from and what it did. On a lot like ours, a lot of the used inventory came in on trade from people in this county, and we usually know the answer. Is a used diesel worth it under $30,000? Sometimes. A well-maintained Cummins will run a very long time, and around here there's a real market for them — used heavy duty diesel is one of the fastest-growing things people search for at our store. But a diesel in that price range has miles on it, and diesel repairs cost more than gas repairs. Buy a used diesel if you tow heavy and the records are clean. Buy gas if you tow occasionally. How to make the payment work Payment beats sticker for most buyers, and there are only four levers: price, down payment, term and rate. Two of them are in your control before you ever walk in. Know your trade's value. Get your trade value before you shop. Trade equity is the fastest way to move a payment. Get pre-qualified. Get pre-qualified with no impact to your credit so you know your rate before you pick a truck. Watch the term. Stretching to 84 months to reach a nicer truck usually costs more than the nicer truck is worth. Ask about warranty. On a used truck, remaining factory coverage or a service contract is worth real money. Where to shop under $30,000 in Snyder and West Texas We keep a general-market used lot, not just Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Roughly four in ten of our used vehicles are Chevrolet, Ford, GMC or Toyota trade-ins, which means we can compare trucks honestly instead of steering you to one badge. Start here: Used trucks under $30,000 in Snyder, TX Used trucks under $25,000 Used trucks under $35,000 if you can stretch a little Everything priced under $20,000 The full used inventory Why buy from Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder We're at 305 16th St in Snyder — the only CDJR store in Scurry County and the closest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll tell you the price over the phone, we won't run your credit until you're ready, and our service department is open Saturdays 7:30 to 4 for when the truck needs looking after later. Call sales at 325-515-0137 or send us a message with what you're towing and what you want to spend, and we'll tell you what fits. Hablamos español. Related FAQs What is the best used truck under $30,000? For most buyers it's a three-to-six-year-old half-ton crew cab with a V8 or turbo V6, under about 100,000 miles, with service records — a Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500. If you tow heavy, an older 3/4-ton with documented maintenance is the better buy at the same price. How many miles is too many on a used truck? There's no single cutoff. A well-maintained truck with 130,000 documented miles is often a safer buy than a 70,000-mile truck with no history. Look at service records, how it was used, and whether it towed heavy. On diesels especially, maintenance history matters more than the odometer. Should I buy a used diesel truck under $30,000? Buy a used diesel if you tow heavy loads regularly and the maintenance records are clean. Diesels in this price range carry high miles, and diesel repairs cost more than gas repairs. If you tow occasionally, a gas truck will cost you less to own. Can I get a used truck under $30,000 with a trade-in? Yes, and trade equity is usually the fastest way to lower your payment. Get your trade value online before you shop, then bring the truck by so we can confirm the number in person. We appraise the same day and we'll give you the figure over the phone. Do you have used trucks under $20,000? Yes. We keep a dedicated under-$20,000 page, and it's the most-visited page on our website. Inventory in that range moves quickly, so call 325-515-0137 for what's on the ground today. Where can I buy a used truck near Snyder, Texas? Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder at 305 16th St carries a general-market used lot — Ram, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Toyota trade-ins included — and serves Colorado City, Sweetwater, Big Spring, Post, Rotan and Lamesa. Browse used inventory online or call 325-515-0137.

Choose a dually (DRW) Ram 3500 when your trailer's pin weight is high enough to eat up a single rear wheel truck's payload — heavy goosenecks, big fifth wheels, hotshot loads. Choose single rear wheel (SRW) when you want most of the capability with a narrower, cheaper-to-run truck you can park anywhere. Payload, not tow rating, is usually what decides it. What "dually" actually means A dually has four tires on the rear axle instead of two, under wider rear fenders. Those two extra tires do three things: they raise how much weight the rear axle can legally carry, they spread the load across more rubber, and they give the truck a wider stance that fights trailer sway. A single rear wheel Ram 3500 has the same frame, the same cab options and the same engines — it just carries less on the back end. Both are Ram 3500s. Around here people still say "Dodge 3500," and we know exactly what you mean. Dually vs. single rear wheel: the comparison Dually (DRW) Single rear wheel (SRW) Rear tires Four Two Payload ceiling Highest — the reason to buy one Lower, but still heavy duty Trailer stability Better; wider rear track resists sway Good, but less margin in crosswinds Tire replacement Six tires Four tires Width / parking Wide fenders; tight in town and in a garage Parks like a 2500 Best for Heavy gooseneck, big fifth wheel, hotshot, flatbed Stock trailer, equipment trailer, daily driving Across the 2026 Ram 3500 lineup, maximum payload runs up to 7,590 pounds and GVWR up to 14,000 pounds when properly equipped, with maximum gas towing up to 18,150 pounds. The 3500 starts at $48,155. Ram publishes towing and payload as separate ratings, and they are not interchangeable — more on that below. Payload is the number that decides it Here's the math that sends people to a dually. A gooseneck trailer puts roughly 20–25% of its loaded weight down on the ball, and that weight counts as payload, not towing. A 20,000-pound loaded gooseneck puts about 4,000–5,000 pounds in your bed. Add two people, a full fuel tank, a toolbox and a couple of round bales' worth of gear. Now compare that total to the payload on your door jamb sticker. A single rear wheel truck can run out of payload long before it runs out of tow rating. That's not a Ram problem — it's physics and it's the law. If you're regularly over, the dually isn't a luxury, it's the correct truck. When single rear wheel is the smarter buy Plenty of people buy a dually they don't need. If you pull a two- or three-horse gooseneck, a 20-foot stock trailer, or a bumper-pull equipment trailer, an SRW 3500 — or even a Ram 2500 — will do the work and be easier to live with. Reasons to stay single rear wheel: Cost of ownership. Four tires instead of six, every time. Width. Dually fenders are wide. Drive-thrus, alleys off the square in Snyder, older garages and county road cattle guards all get tighter. Resale in a mixed market. SRW trucks appeal to both work buyers and family buyers. Ride when empty. An unloaded dually is a stiff truck. Do you need a dually for a fifth wheel? Not always. Mid-size fifth wheels sit comfortably inside an SRW 3500's ratings. Large triple-axle fifth wheels and toy haulers usually do not. Weigh your trailer loaded the way you actually travel — with water, propane, gear and the side-by-side in the back — then check the pin weight against payload. Dry weight on the brochure has fooled a lot of buyers. Diesel, chassis cab and the work-truck version of this question If you're buying for a business, the dually question usually comes bundled with a chassis cab question. A Ram 3500 or 5500 chassis cab with a flatbed or service body is a different truck than a pickup with a gooseneck ball — and often the right one for hotshot, welding and oilfield service work. We keep chassis cabs in stock specifically because of the work that happens around here; see Ram 3500 chassis cab inventory and our commercial and BusinessLink page for upfits, priority service and loaners. Buying used: what to check on a used Ram 3500 dually Used duallies work for a living, so inspect accordingly: All six tires — matched brand, matched wear, correct load rating. Inner rears hide problems. Gooseneck or fifth-wheel hardware — how it was installed and what it's been pulling. Service records on the diesel — oil intervals, fuel filters, emissions work. Frame and bed behind the rear axle — where overloading shows up. Brakes — the first thing heavy towing eats. We keep a deep used heavy-duty lot — browse used Ram 3500s, including duallies — and our used inventory runs Ram, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC and Toyota, so we're happy to compare honestly across brands. What this looks like in Scurry County Between cotton stripping season, 4-H and FFA show season at the Scurry County Coliseum, oilfield service work in the SACROC unit and everything that gets hauled up and down US-84, we sell more heavy duty trucks than anything else. Two of every three new units on our lot is a Ram, and heavy duty is the biggest slice. If you want to see an SRW and a dually parked side by side and walk around both, we've got them. Why buy from Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder We're the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll tell you the number over the phone, appraise your trade the same day, and we won't run your credit until you're ready. Every 2026 Ram 3500 carries a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Call sales at 325-515-0137, get your trade value, or get directions to 305 16th St, Snyder. Hablamos español. Related FAQs What is the difference between a Ram 3500 dually and single rear wheel? A dually has four rear tires under wider fenders; a single rear wheel truck has two. The dually carries more weight on the rear axle and resists trailer sway better. The single rear wheel version is narrower, cheaper to run on tires, and easier to park. Frame, cabs and engines are otherwise the same. Do I need a dually to pull a gooseneck? Only if the pin weight exceeds what a single rear wheel truck can carry. A gooseneck puts about 20–25% of its loaded weight into the bed, so a 20,000-pound trailer can add 4,000–5,000 pounds of payload. Weigh your trailer loaded and compare it to the payload on your door jamb sticker. How much can a Ram 3500 carry? Maximum payload on the 2026 Ram 3500 is up to 7,590 pounds with a GVWR up to 14,000 pounds when properly equipped, and maximum gas towing is up to 18,150 pounds. Your truck's exact ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain and axle, and are listed on the door jamb label. Is a dually harder to drive every day? It's wider, not harder. The extra width shows up in drive-thrus, older garages, parking spaces and narrow county roads, and an empty dually rides stiffer than a single rear wheel truck. Most people adjust within a week. If the truck spends most of its life unloaded, single rear wheel is usually the better daily driver. Does a dually cost more to maintain? The main difference is tires — six instead of four, every replacement cycle. Oil changes, filters and brake service are comparable. Ask our service department for a maintenance estimate on the specific truck you're considering; we're open Saturdays 7:30 to 4. Where can I find a used Ram 3500 dually near Snyder, Texas? Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder keeps a deep used heavy duty lot at 305 16th St in Snyder, and we're the closest CDJR store for Colorado City, Post, Rotan and Hermleigh. Browse used Ram 3500 inventory online or call 325-515-0137 and we'll tell you what's on the ground today.

A properly equipped 2026 Ram 2500 tows up to 20,000 pounds. With the gas V8 the maximum is 17,840 pounds, and maximum payload is 3,930 pounds. Your actual rating depends on cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and hitch type — the number on your door jamb and trailer hitch label is the one that counts. 2026 Ram 2500 towing and payload, by the numbers Rating 2026 Ram 2500 Maximum towing, gas Up to 17,840 lbs Maximum towing, properly equipped Up to 20,000 lbs Maximum payload Up to 3,930 lbs Transmission TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic Cab configurations Regular Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab Bed lengths 6'4" or 8' (66.4" between the wheel wells) Starting MSRP $46,855 Those are ceiling numbers. A Crew Cab 4x4 with a heavy option list weighs more than a Regular Cab 4x2, and every pound of truck comes out of what you can pull. Treat the published maximum as the best case for one specific build, not a promise about the truck in your driveway. Gas or Cummins? What actually changes your tow rating The single biggest lever on a Ram 2500's tow rating is the engine. The 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel makes 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque, and it's what gets a 2500 to the 20,000-pound end of the range. The gas V8 tops out at 17,840 pounds. Torque is the part that matters when you're pulling a gooseneck out of a caliche pit or climbing out of the Colorado River breaks on US-84. Diesel also changes how the truck behaves on a long grade with 14,000 pounds behind it — you hold speed instead of hunting for gears. Whether it's worth the money depends on how you use the truck. If you tow a stock trailer or a 30-foot gooseneck most weeks, the Cummins pays for itself in drivability and resale. If you tow a bass boat to Lake J.B. Thomas twice a month and haul a toolbox the rest of the time, the gas 2500 is a lot of truck for less money. About 38% of the new trucks on our lot are diesels, so we can put you in either one and let you drive both back to back. Conventional, gooseneck and fifth-wheel towing are different ratings A Ram 2500's highest tow numbers come from gooseneck and fifth-wheel setups, because the load sits over the rear axle instead of hanging off the back bumper. Conventional bumper-pull ratings are lower. Conventional (bumper pull): receiver hitch, weight-distributing hitch for heavier loads. Cattle trailers, equipment trailers, travel trailers. Gooseneck: ball in the bed, over the rear axle. The standard around here for stock and flatbed trailers. Fifth wheel: a plate in the bed. Most common on big travel trailers. If you're ordering a truck to tow a gooseneck, get the factory prep package. Retrofitting is doable, but a factory setup is cleaner and keeps the ratings straightforward. Towing capacity and payload are not the same number This trips up more buyers than anything else. Towing capacity is what you can pull. Payload is what the truck itself can carry — people, fuel, tools, and the tongue or pin weight of the trailer. A gooseneck typically puts 20–25% of its loaded weight down on the ball. Hook a 16,000-pound trailer to a 2500 and you've just put roughly 3,200–4,000 pounds into the bed before anyone climbs in. That's payload, not towing, and it's usually the number that runs out first. It's also the main reason people step up to a Ram 3500. How to find your truck's exact rating Open the driver's door and read the tire and loading label for GVWR and payload. Find the trailer weight rating sticker (commonly on the door jamb or in the glove box) for your specific build. Weigh the truck loaded the way you actually drive it, then subtract from GVWR to get real payload. Add up trailer weight plus everything in it — livestock, water, fuel, feed. Wet weight, not dry. Bring your trailer by the store and we'll do the math with you. No appointment, no credit pull. What this means on West Texas roads Out here a tow rating isn't a spec-sheet argument. It's whether the truck can pull a loaded stock trailer from a pasture north of Hermleigh to the Scurry County Coliseum, or move a skid steer between lease roads without cooking the brakes on the way back down to I-20. Heat, wind out of the southwest, and long distances between anything are the real test — Big Spring is 62 miles, Lubbock 85, San Angelo 99. That's the reason we stock the way we do. Two of every three new trucks on our lot is a Ram, and heavy duty is the biggest piece of it. What a Ram 2500 costs, and what's on the lot in Snyder The 2026 Ram 2500 starts at $46,855. As of early September 2026 we had 64 new Ram 2500s in stock — 31 Tradesman, 12 Black Express, 8 Lone Star and 6 Laramie — plus 25 Ram 3500s and 22 chassis cabs if you need more truck. Browse the new Ram 2500 inventory to see today's count and pricing, or look at used Ram 2500s if you'd rather let someone else take the first year of depreciation. Every 2026 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 carries a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. On a truck you plan to keep and work, that's worth more than a rebate. Why buy your Ram 2500 at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder We're the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram store in Scurry County, and the closest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you a price over the phone before you drive in. We'll appraise your trade the same day. And if the truck is for a business, ask about BusinessLink — priority service bays and a loaner so your crew isn't sitting. Call sales at 325-515-0137, send us a message, or get directions to 305 16th St in Snyder. Hablamos español — ask for Juan. Ready to run numbers? Get your trade value or get pre-qualified with no impact to your credit. Related FAQs How much can a 2026 Ram 2500 tow? A properly equipped 2026 Ram 2500 tows up to 20,000 pounds. With the gas V8, maximum towing is 17,840 pounds. The exact rating depends on cab style, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio and whether you're pulling conventional, gooseneck or fifth wheel. What is the difference between a Ram 2500 and a Ram 3500? Both are heavy duty trucks, but the 3500 has a higher payload ceiling — up to 7,590 pounds versus 3,930 on the 2500 — and can be ordered with dual rear wheels. If your gooseneck pin weight is pushing the 2500's payload, the 3500 is the answer. For most bumper-pull towing, a 2500 is plenty of truck. Do I need a diesel to tow with a Ram 2500? No. The gas V8 still tows up to 17,840 pounds, which covers most livestock trailers and travel trailers. The 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel — 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque — is worth it if you tow heavy loads often, tow long distances, or want the easier drive on grades. What is the payload capacity of a Ram 2500? Up to 3,930 pounds when properly equipped. Payload covers passengers, fuel, cargo and the tongue or pin weight of your trailer. Because a gooseneck puts roughly 20–25% of its loaded weight into the bed, payload — not tow rating — is often the limit you hit first. Does the Ram 2500 come with a powertrain warranty? Yes. Every 2026 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Ask us for the full coverage terms and what's included on the specific truck you're looking at. Where can I buy a Ram 2500 near Snyder, Texas? Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder at 305 16th St is the only CDJR store in Scurry County and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post and Hermleigh. Call 325-515-0137 for a price over the phone, or browse new Ram 2500 inventory online.