Ram 3500 vs Chevy Silverado 3500HD

When living in or near Lancaster County, you’ll get to experience the many great restaurants, parks, and businesses that keep these towns thriving. For both work and play, people in New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading depend on having a reliable truck to get around. Luckily, they have two great options to choose from: the Ram 3500 and the Chevy Silverado 3500HD. But which one is best for their needs?

In this side-by-side comparison, our team at New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will go over power and towing capability, interior features, and special editions. After reading this review, you’ll know for sure which pickup truck is best for you.

2017 Ram 3500 vs Chevy Silverado 3500HD: Power & Towing Capability

New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading are industrial towns with both city roads and streets that take you off the beaten path. To get to any jobsite successfully, you need a pickup truck with both major power and exceptional towing capabilities.

Both vehicles are comparable when it comes to power. However, the towing capability is superior in the Ram 3500, which is what you want for getting your heavy equipment to your worksite. The Ram 3500 can tow up to 31,210 pounds, while the Chevy Silverado 3500HD can only tow up to 23,300 pounds. Also, the Ram 3500 has the class-exclusive RamBox® Cargo Management System, which is a lit and durable storage system that goes on the back of your truck and keeps all your belongings securely in place. The Chevy Silverado 3500HD doesn’t offer this system.

2017 Ram 3500 vs Chevy Silverado 3500HD: Interior Features

Driving to work or a weekend adventure should be fun; no need to have a boring ride. The interior features of the 2017 Ram 3500 are, in short, impressive. The Uconnect® system include an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a one-year subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, and voice command. The Chevy Silverado 3500HD only offers an 8-inch touchscreen and to get SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, you need to pay more money for one of the higher trim levels.

Technology is great, but you also want to be comfortable on your long drives. The Ram 3500 offers a leather, heated steering wheel to keep your hands warm and comfortable when the weather gets a little chilly, or when you just need to soothe them after a hard day at work. The Chevy Silverado 3500HD doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel. The Ram 3500 also offers turn signals in its mirrors and front and rear door pockets across the board. Unfortunately, you can’t get those features in every trim level of the Chevy Silverado 3500HD.

2017 Ram 3500 vs Chevy Silverado 3500HD Special Editions

All the features we mentioned above are fantastic to have, but wouldn’t you want all of that in a cool-looking pickup truck?

You’ll be sure to turn heads in the 2017 Ram 3500 Night. This dark intimidator claims an all-black slotted grilled and bold black badging. Add an all-black interior, and you’ll really mean business along the streets of New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading. While the Chevy Silverado offers several special edition vehicles, none of those are offered for the 3500HD.

2017 Ram 3500 vs Chevy Silverado 3500HD: Final Verdict

The 2017 Ram 3500 and the 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500HD are both very impressive pickup trucks. But with better towing capability, more standard interior features, and a cool-looking special edition vehicle, the Ram 3500 is the winner of this comparison.

To see all the great features of the 2017 Ram 3500 up close, schedule a test drive at New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, the dealership that proudly serves drivers throughout New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading.