New 2026 Ram 3500 in Kearney, NE
New 2026 Ram 3500 in Kearney, NE
When the trailer weighs more than the house, you send the 2026 Ram 3500. This is Ram’s maximum-effort machine: the High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel hammers out 1,075 lb-ft of torque through a heavy-duty Aisin transmission, hauling gooseneck loads up to a staggering 36,610 pounds when properly equipped. Prefer gas? The standard 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 still tows up to 18,150 pounds, more than many diesels from a few years ago. Available dual rear wheels plant every pound with confidence, integrated gooseneck and fifth-wheel prep makes hookups clean, and the refined cabin with its available 14.5-inch touchscreen proves maximum duty no longer means minimum comfort. For the ranchers, haulers, and hot-shot operators of central Nebraska, this is the top of the food chain. Explore our current Ram 3500 inventory online or in person at Midway CDJR in Kearney, and let our team spec the exact cab, bed, and axle configuration your loads demand.
Serious Hardware, Visible From Orbit
From its massive grille to the available dual-rear-wheel stance, the 3500 looks exactly as capable as it is. Power-extending tow mirrors, LED lighting, bed steps, and factory gooseneck prep are not styling exercises; they are the daily tools of a truck built to work every single day of its life.
A Command Center for Heavy Loads
The cockpit is engineered around towing: an available 14.5-inch touchscreen with multi-camera trailer views, integrated trailer brake control, and gauges that keep exhaust temps and boost one glance away. Seating runs from hose-it-out vinyl to Limited leather, because twelve-hour hauls deserve comfort too.
The 2026 Ram 3500: Maximum Effort, Every Day
Every industry has a heavyweight class, and in pickups it is the one-ton dually pulling a gooseneck across I-80 at dawn. The 2026 Ram 3500 rules that class with numbers that read like typos: 1,075 lb-ft of torque from the High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel, a commercial-grade Aisin six-speed automatic built for punishment, and maximum towing of 36,610 pounds when properly equipped with dual rear wheels and gooseneck prep. The standard 6.4-liter HEMI V8 gives gas loyalists 410 horsepower and towing up to 18,150 pounds at a friendlier price of entry.
Confidence scales with the capability. Available dual rear wheels widen the footprint for trailer stability in crosswinds, while integrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck prep, a factory trailer brake controller, and available multi-camera views including inside-the-trailer feeds turn white-knuckle hookups into routine. Heavy-duty 4×4 hardware shrugs off feedlots, field approaches, and blizzards alike, keeping schedules intact when the weather has other plans.
And because operators live in these trucks, the cabin delivers: available 14.5-inch touchscreen, generous crew-cab space for the whole crew, and trims from the vinyl-floored Tradesman workhorse to the leather-lined Limited. Add proven frame strength, comprehensive warranty coverage, and Cummins longevity that regularly sails past 300,000 miles, and the 3500 is less a purchase than a piece of equipment that pays for itself. Spec the right configuration with our team at Midway CDJR in Kearney and put maximum capability on the payroll.
2026 Ram 3500 FAQs
How much can the 2026 Ram 3500 tow?
Properly equipped with the High-Output Cummins, dual rear wheels, the Aisin transmission, and gooseneck prep, the 2026 Ram 3500 tows up to 36,610 pounds. Gas HEMI models tow up to 18,150 pounds.
What engines are available in the 2026 Ram 3500?
The standard 6.4-liter HEMI V8 delivers 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft, while the available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel produces 420 horsepower and a class-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque.
Should I choose single or dual rear wheels?
Single rear wheels are easier to park and daily drive while still towing enormous loads. Dual rear wheels add maximum stability and capacity for large gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers. Our team can match the setup to your trailer weights.
What is the difference between the Ram 2500 and 3500?
The 3500 adds higher payload ratings, available dual rear wheels, and the exclusive High-Output Cummins for maximum towing of 36,610 pounds, compared to the 2500’s 20,000-pound ceiling.
Does the 3500 come with gooseneck and fifth-wheel prep?
Yes, factory gooseneck and fifth-wheel prep packages are available, integrating the hitch mounts cleanly into the bed with wiring ready to go.
What towing technology does the 2026 Ram 3500 offer?
Available features include a 360-degree camera system with trailer and cargo views, an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tire pressure monitoring, and an available 14.5-inch touchscreen that puts every feed on one display.
Is the Cummins diesel worth it for longevity?
The 6.7-liter Cummins has a legendary reputation for long service life, with well-maintained examples routinely passing 300,000 miles, which is a major reason Ram HD trucks hold their resale value so well.
Where can I test drive the 2026 Ram 3500 near Grand Island or Norfolk, NE?
Visit Midway CDJR at 219 2nd Ave E in Kearney, NE, a short drive from Grand Island, Hastings, and North Platte. Browse Ram 3500 inventory online or call 888-575-1908 to schedule your test drive or fleet consultation.
