There are a lot of different pickup trucks out there, but not every full-size pickup is designed to tow efficiently under every kind of circumstance. The great part about Ram is that the brand has a bunch of different trucks designed for different kinds of workloads, payloads, and road conditions. In fact, there are some new and used Ram models you should definitely consider for driving across the long rural roads of Williston in North Dakota. When you visit Ryan CDJR, your Ram dealer in Williston, for your next pickup truck purchase, these are some of the Ram trucks you should consider for your towing-related needs.

#1 - 2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman

A no-frills, no-nonsense, heavy-duty pickup. If you want a basic beast of a truck that is reliable, powerful, and utilitarian, the 2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman is the way to go. You're definitely going to want to check this one out if you see one on our used car lot. It's one of the more modern Ram full-size pickups, meaning you get a lot of the infotainment, safety, and security features you likely have come to expect from most modern-day automobiles. However, this isn't just any modern-day automobile; this is a heavy-duty Ram pickup. A used Ram 2500 makes for a great standard work truck for towing and payload hauls. The lifted crew cab variations of the truck will run you more, even when used, but if you can get your hands on a basic used regular cab truck, you can save thousands of dollars. The best part about it is that a 2017 Ram 2500 still affords you some great tow and payload ratings, topping out at 17,980 lbs worth of trailering with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel when configured as a regular cab with rear-wheel drive. However, if you opt for the 6.4-liter HEMI V8, you're looking at a max payload rating of 3,990 lbs, making it a great workhorse for a low price.

#2 - 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Sometimes keeping it simple is the best solution for the best results. In the case of the 2021 Ram 1500, it may not be a heavy-duty truck, but this full-size, light-duty model offers a lot of great functionality right out of the gate and comes with plenty of updated features to make towing and trailering much easier and more streamlined. What it gives up in size and capacity to its heavy-duty brethren, it makes up for it in price and drivability. A used Ram 1500 is easier to handle than the Ram 2500 or Ram 3500, and that also makes it easier to store, park, and get decent fuel gains out of it for those of you concerned about that during your back and forth travels throughout Williston. The 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 EcoDiesel is one of the best ways to go if you want maximum fuel economy and towing capacity all in one. It gives the Ram 1500 a total trailering rating of 12,560 lbs. With a payload rating of up to 2,300 lbs, the 2021 Ram 1500 is no slouch, even measured up against its heavy-duty variants. It's a great truck to have for regular towing and trailering needs under 15,000 lbs, and perfect for those of you who need a reliable pickup for a lot of work-related tasks but not quite one that can handle 30,000 lb jobs.

#3 - 2018 Ram 3500 Harvest Edition

Sometimes older model year vehicles are great for a number of reasons, ranging from special editions to lower prices. There is a lot to gain from buying used, especially when it comes to a Ram pickup. In the case of the 2018 Ram 3500 Harvest Edition, this truck is specifically made for agriculture, towing, and payload capacity. The Harvest Edition comes with upgraded wheels, trailering cameras, and a Uconnect 4C infotainment suite with a cargo-view camera so you can keep track of all your cargo. For maximum towing capacity, a used Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickup outfitted with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine nets you a rating of 31,210 lbs worth of towing capacity. This makes it perfect for hauling around large tractors, farming equipment, livestock, and more. The 2018 Ram 3500 Harvest Edition also has a maximum payload capacity of 7,350 lbs when equipped with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. So depending on what you need the truck for will depend on which powertrain configuration best suits your needs. But given that a used 2018 Ram 3500 makes for an affordable and utilitarian purchase, it's perfect for the farmers and truckers of North Dakota.

#4 - 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn Night Edition

Special editions seem like they might be overkill for rural work life, but one of the benefits of the Big Horn Night Edition is the blackout grille, matching black 20-inch wheels, and all-terrain tires. The black color scheme means that when it gets dirt on it, it doesn't stand out as much as when you get dirt on a brightly colored truck with a lot of chrome. And if you're planning on getting your Ram plenty dirty with a lot of hauling, hefting, towing, and trailering, masking it under a dark paint scheme makes a lot of sense. Finding a 2022 Ram 2500 Bighorn Night Edition might not be the easiest of tasks, but that's where dealerships like Ryan CDJR come into the picture to help you out. The other highlight of the 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn is that it's not just designed to look cool; it's designed to be very functional. With an LED lighting array designed to help you navigate on and off-road no matter how dark it is outside, standard park assist, a 400-watt inverter, and a 115-volt AC outlet in the bed, you're fully equipped for any task at hand. With a towing capacity of up to 20,000 lbs with the turbocharged Cummins diesel engine and a payload capacity of up to 4,010 lbs, you can't ask for much more out of a new Ram 2500.

#5 - 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie

It's been established that the light-duty Ram 1500 trucks just don't have the same level of capacity as the heavy-duty Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, but sometimes it's not just about capacity but about how efficient the truck is with what capacity it does offer. And in that regard, the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie is about as efficient as you can get, boasting great fuel gains and overall improved power and torque for its turbocharged EcoDiesel variant. Being new enough to boast modern updates and upgrades but just old enough to have a lower price than a brand new Ram, the 2020 Ram 1500 is that sweet in-between for Williston residents looking for something modern, functional, reliable, and affordable. The Ram 1500 Laramie, in particular, offers added functionality in addition to already boasting towing and trailering figures of well over 10,000 lbs. For instance, it has utility updates like the RamBox storage bins, perfect for a wide number of different work-related and enthusiast tasks. Even better yet is that due to the versatility of the Laramie, you can use it for everything from towing to construction. Economical, rugged, great looking, and feature-rich, the 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie doesn't actually have downsides for those looking for a beautiful and muscular pickup for a wide assortment of work-related tasks.