2025 Ram Promaster 3500: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-09-30
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    The 2025 Ram ProMaster 3500 is the heaviest-duty version of Ram's full-size cargo van, rated at a 9,350-lb GVWR. Every ProMaster uses a 276-horsepower 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 250 lb-ft of torque, a TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive, the only front-drive layout in the full-size van class. The 3500 cargo van spans 136-inch and 159-inch wheelbases with low, high, and super high roofs, holding from 307.5 up to a class-leading 524 cu ft. Properly equipped, it carries up to 4,680 lbs of payload and tows up to 6,480 lbs. Uconnect 5 with a 10-inch touchscreen and a rearview camera are standard. Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has 1 Tradesman available right now.

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    2025 Ram ProMaster 3500 Tradesman in Bright White Clearcoat
    TradesmanBright White Clearcoat

    Highlights of the 2025 RAM Promaster 3500

    7 highlights
    • 276-horsepower 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 250 lb-ft of torque and a TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic, the only front-wheel-drive powertrain in the full-size van class
    • Up to 524 cu ft of cargo volume in the 159-inch wheelbase EXT super high roof body, the most of any full-size van
    • Maximum payload of 4,680 lbs on the 136-inch low roof configuration, with a 9,350-lb GVWR across the 3500 cargo van line
    • Tows up to 6,480 lbs in the 159-inch high roof configuration
    • Best-in-class 21-inch load floor height and 75-inch maximum cargo width, with 56 inches between the wheel wells
    • Interior cargo height of 86.4 inches in the super high roof body, enough for most workers to stand fully upright
    • Uconnect 5 with a 10-inch touchscreen became standard equipment with the 2025 update cycle

    Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

    Compare available trim levels to find the right RAM Promaster 3500 for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 1 in stockTradesman1 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$49,294
    Top price$49,294
    Powertrain
    DrivetrainFWD
    Fuel optionsGasoline
    EngineV6, 3.6L
    Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
    Adaptive cruise control
    Forward collision-avoidance
    Front & rear parking sensors
    Lane keep assist
    Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
    In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
    Push-button start with proximity key
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
    Memory driver seat & mirrors
    Power-folding heated mirrors
    Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
    Front fog lamps

    Inside the RAM Promaster 3500

    How the 3500 configurations differ

    Every 2025 ProMaster 3500 shares the same 276-horsepower V6, 9-speed automatic, and 9,350-lb GVWR; what changes is the box behind the seats. The 136-inch wheelbase comes as a low roof with 307.5 cu ft or a high roof with 357.3 cu ft, and the shorter, lighter low roof body is where the maximum 4,680-lb payload lives. The 159-inch wheelbase high roof grows to 425.9 cu ft with a 4,430-lb payload and a 6,480-lb tow rating. The extended-body EXT versions are exclusive to the 3500: the 159-inch EXT high roof holds 468.9 cu ft, and the EXT super high roof tops the class at 524 cu ft with 86.4 inches of interior standing height. Ram also sells the 3500 as a chassis cab and cutaway for box bodies and service upfits.

    Matching the van to the job

    The ProMaster's front-wheel-drive layout is the reason its numbers work for delivery and trades use. With no driveshaft running to the rear axle, the load floor sits a best-in-class 21 inches off the ground, which matters over hundreds of package stops a day. The cargo box is 75 inches wide with 56 inches between the wheel wells, so standard 48-inch pallets load flat through the 49-inch sliding side door or the rear doors, which swing 260 degrees and open 60 inches wide. A factory roll-up rear door package suits dock work, and a Crew Van Package adds a three-passenger bench for combination crew and cargo duty. High roof versions give 77.6 inches of standing height; the super high roof gives 86.4 inches for tall upfits like mobile workshops and camper conversions.

    How it compares with the ProMaster 2500 and the rivals

    Against the ProMaster 2500, the 3500 buys a higher GVWR, more payload, and exclusive access to the extended EXT bodies and the 524 cu ft super high roof; the powertrain is identical, so choose by weight and volume, not by engine. Against the Ford Transit 350 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the trade is clear: those vans offer all-wheel drive and, for the Sprinter, a diesel, and both out-tow the ProMaster's 6,480-lb maximum. The Ram answers with the lowest load floor, the widest cargo box, front-drive traction with an unloaded van, and generally lower purchase prices, with the 3500 Tradesman starting around $50,285 before destination. Fleets that want zero tailpipe emissions can look at the separate Ram ProMaster EV, an electric delivery variant sold alongside the gas van.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • Class-leading maximum cargo volume: 524 cu ft in the EXT super high roof body
    • Best-in-class 21-inch load floor height reduces step-up strain on high-frequency delivery routes
    • 75-inch maximum cargo width and 56 inches between wheel wells let standard pallets load flat
    • Front-wheel drive eliminates the driveline hump and helps the tight turning behavior that suits city routes
    • 4,680-lb maximum payload while staying under a 10,000-lb GVWR, which keeps licensing and access simple in most states
    • TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic and 10,000-mile oil change intervals lower running costs versus the old 6-speed vans
    • Broad factory support for upfits, including a roll-up rear door package and chassis cab and cutaway versions
    Cons
    • Front-wheel drive only: no AWD or 4x4 option, while the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter both offer all-wheel-drive versions
    • One engine, gas only: no diesel or hybrid is offered, and the 6,480-lb maximum tow rating trails comparable Transit and Sprinter configurations
    • No EPA fuel economy ratings are published for the ProMaster, and a gas V6 working at a 9,350-lb GVWR is inherently thirsty
    • The 2025 model carries the 3-year/36,000-mile basic and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty; Ram's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage arrived only with the 2026 model year
    • With a heavy load over the rear axle, the front drive wheels can struggle for traction on slick ramps and steep grades

    New 2025 RAM Promaster 3500 Inventory at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLive

    Current in-stock units at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock1vehicle
    Price range$49,294
    Available powertrainsGasoline
    Last syncedSep 30, 2026 · 1:49 AM
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    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOCarfax AccidentCarfax 1-OwnerDoorsOptions
    3C6MRVJG4SE539139C254815102025RamProMaster 3500TradesmanExtended Cargo Van$49,294VDP5Bright White ClearcoatBlackV6, 3.6LFWD9-speed automaticGasolineNewNoNoNo3
    82 features
    Convenience Group: Exterior Mirrors with Heating ElementPower Folding/heated MirrorsExterior Mirrors with Supplemental SignalsPower-Folding Mirrors

    Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 RAM Promaster 3500

    The 2025 ProMaster 3500 cargo van is rated at a 9,350-lb GVWR. Properly equipped, the 136-inch wheelbase low roof carries up to 4,680 lbs of payload, while the 159-inch high roof carries up to 4,430 lbs. Cargo volume runs from 307.5 cu ft in the 136-inch low roof to 524 cu ft in the 159-inch EXT super high roof, which is the most of any full-size van on sale.
    Every 2025 ProMaster 3500 uses the same powertrain: a 3.6L Pentastar V6 making 276 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, paired with a TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. There is no diesel, no AWD, and no engine upgrade; the differences between configurations are wheelbase, roof height, and body style, not power.
    The 2025 ProMaster 3500 tows up to 6,480 lbs in the 159-inch wheelbase high roof configuration when properly equipped. Lighter ProMaster configurations in the lineup are rated as high as 6,910 lbs. Actual capacity depends on the weight of cargo and passengers already in the van, since payload and towing draw from the same powertrain and chassis limits.
    There are no official fuel economy figures. The EPA does not require ratings for vehicles over an 8,500-lb GVWR, and the ProMaster 3500's 9,350-lb GVWR puts it well past that line, so no window-sticker MPG exists for any full-size van in this weight class. Fuel costs will depend heavily on load, route, and driving style; the 2025 model's 9-speed automatic and engine friction reductions were aimed at improving real-world efficiency over the earlier 6-speed vans.
    The three numbers are weight ratings on the same van: the 2025 ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 all share the 276-horsepower V6, 9-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. The 3500 has the highest GVWR at 9,350 lbs, the highest payload at up to 4,680 lbs, and exclusive access to the extended 159-inch EXT bodies, including the 524 cu ft super high roof. The 1500 is limited to the shorter wheelbases, and the 2500 tops out with the standard-length 159-inch high roof at 425.9 cu ft.
    The standard 2025 ProMaster 3500 cargo van seats two on driver and passenger buckets. The available Crew Van Package adds a second-row three-passenger bench, a partition window, and a rear sliding side door, raising capacity to five while keeping the cargo area behind. Vans without the package use the full length behind the seats for cargo, up to 524 cu ft in the EXT super high roof.
    The 2025 ProMaster is a continuation of the major 2023-2024 updates rather than a redesign. It carries the current front-end styling, the TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic that replaced the old 6-speed, standard Uconnect 5 with a 10-inch touchscreen, and an expanded driver-assist menu including forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera. The 276-horsepower 3.6L V6, the 16-configuration lineup, and the 3500's capability ratings carry over unchanged.
    The 2025 ProMaster 3500 carries Ram's standard commercial van coverage: a 3-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty covering the engine, transmission, and drive system, and 5-year corrosion protection. Note that Ram's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty applies to 2026 and newer models, not the 2025.