by R. Warner

Created on: February 11, 2008   Last Updated: November 07, 2008

Last November Chrysler's North Assembly plant built the one millionth Dodge RAM! The Dodge RAM remains the choice of serious truck owners that needed a lot of power for towing large loads. For years the Dodge RAM was the best selling model in the Dodge line.

The RAM 1500 is available with a 5.7 Liter HEMI V8 engine with 345 horsepower. The RAM 2500 is available with same 5.7 Liter HEMI V8 engine as the RAM 1500, or a 6.7 Liter Cummins Turbon diesel for additional power. The RAM 3500 comes standard with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine and 350 horsepower. Here are the towing capacity breakdowns for the current Dodge Models.

Dodge Dakota: 3,150- 7,050 lbs
Dodge RAM 1500 has a towing range of 2,950 lbs to 8, 900 lbs
Dodge RAM 2500 has a towing range of 8,350 lbs to 13,550 lbs
Dodge RAM 3500 has a towing range of 10,400 lbs to 16, 900 lbs
Dodge RAM 3500 HD CHASSIS CAB has a towing range of 15,750 lbs to 16, 400 lbs
Dodge RAM 4500 CHASSIS CAB has a towing range of 17,400 lbs to 18, 450 lbs
Dodge RAM 5500 HD CHASSIS CAB has a towing range of 17, 450 lbs to 18, 450 lbs.

Dodge means dependability. They know that being the best means not being afraid to grab life by the horns. Dodge means accountability. But can Dodge mean Green? With concerns building about climate change and consumers seeking out green alternatives Dodge has come aboard; the green movement.

The Contractor Special-is rugged enough for a construction site, achieves 15 percent better fuel efficiency than the standard Ram. Let's talk about practicality. The Dodge Ram Contractor Special will generate power to your household in the event of a power failure. Vehicle can operate in electric mode or switched to gasoline or diesel only depending on make and model.

If Hybrid Cars and Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are the future-Dodge is on tract to protect its place in driveways around America. Consumers are buying more hybrids than ever before because of the tax credits and other benefits. The most obvious benefit is the knowledge that purchasing a HEV is the easiest way to protect the environment.

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