2500 Warlock 6.4 V8
$157,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 6.4L Hemi V8 petrol
Ram
2026 Ram 2500
Heavy-duty pickup
On sale nowDiesel
From $157,950 plus on-road costs
The Ram 2500 is the heavy-duty tier above the 1500.
From$157,950+ORC
Engine6.4L Hemi V8 petrol
Drive4X4
Warranty3 yrs / 100,000 km. Cummins engine: 5 yrs / 200,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the 2500 yet. On paper, confirm GCM headroom against your actual towed combination, GCM is 12,500 kg on the Cummins HO. Walkinshaw conversion lead times can be long, lock in delivery in writing before deposit.
Why consider it
- 1,458 Nm Cummins diesel is the highest torque figure in the segment.
- Up to 8 tonnes gooseneck or fifth-wheel braked tow rating, the new ZF 8-speed automatic sharpens response, and Cummins' own 5-year / 200,000 km engine warranty sits on top of the vehicle cover.
What to know
- $175,950 plus on-roads positions it as a tow-spec purchase, not a daily driver.
- The 2,190 mm overall width complicates parking, the leaf-sprung rear is firm when unladen, and there is no ANCAP rating, occupant safety relies on FMVSS plus conversion sign-off.
Who it suits
Fifth-wheelers wanting up to 8 tonnes gooseneck or fifth-wheel tow, boat haulers running heavy trailer rigs onto gravel ramps, cattle and livestock owners towing crates plus floats, and earthworks owners moving plant trailers as a daily haul.
Towing
Built to tow
Adventurers
4X4 with real capability
Towing, capability and ownership
What it can haul and how.4X4
Drivetrain
Warranty 3 yrs / 100,000 km. Cummins engine: 5 yrs / 200,000 km.
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Warlock 6.4 V8 | $157,950 +ORC | 6.4L Hemi V8 petrol | |
| 2500 Laramie Cummins | $172,950 +ORC | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel inline-six | |
| 2500 Laramie RamBox Cummins | $175,950 +ORC | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel inline-six |
2500 Laramie Cummins
$172,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel inline-six
2500 Laramie RamBox Cummins
$175,950 +ORC
- Engine
- 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel inline-six
Practicality and safety
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
4X4
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want to use the truck as an unladen daily commuter, your garage is under 2.2 m wide, or you need a 5-year warranty on the vehicle itself rather than just the Cummins engine.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Ram 2500 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $157,950 plus on-roads for the 2500 Warlock 6.4 V8 and tops out at $175,950 plus on-roads for the 2500 Laramie RamBox Cummins, across 3 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the Ram 2500 towing capacity?
4,500 kg braked on a standard towbar setup, climbing to 8,000 kg with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch.
Is the Ram 2500 still diesel?
Yes. The MY26 refresh brings a revised 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel inline-six rated at 313 kW and 1,458 Nm, paired with a new ZF 8-speed automatic.
Has cartell.live reviewed the Ram 2500?
Not yet. The Ram 2500 review is in the queue, subscribe on YouTube to be first to see it.
The Ram 2500 in full
The Ram 2500 is the heavy-duty tier above the 1500. MY26 brings a heavily revised 6.7-litre Cummins inline-six (313 kW / 1,458 Nm), a new ZF 8HP75 8-speed automatic replacing the old Aisin six-speed, and bigger HD architecture underneath including a leaf-sprung rear, AAM 11.8-inch rear diff, and a maximum gooseneck tow rating of 8 tonnes. Walkinshaw RHD conversion in Melbourne is the OEM-backed pathway.
From$157,950+ORC
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