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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · RAM
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Model profile
Two generations dominate the used import scene. The fourth generation (2010–2018, chassis DS/D2, sold under the standalone RAM brand from 2011) established the modern look and offered the coil-sprung and, on 2500s, a comfortable link-coil rear suspension that improved ride quality over rivals.
Powertrain and equipment
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
US 2500s come in a wide range: Tradesman and Big Horn at the working end, then Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and the leather-lined Limited at the top, plus the off-road-oriented Power Wagon (gas-only, with a locking front differential and winch).
Vehicle selection
Heavy-duty trucks are everywhere in the US, and the 2500 used pool is large and varied.
The RAM 2500 suits anyone who genuinely needs heavy-duty towing and hauling: horse and livestock owners, boat and caravan owners, motorsport teams, or businesses moving heavy loads.
Vehicle data
| Class | Typical US-spec figures: Heavy-duty (three-quarter-ton) pickup |
|---|---|
| Bed lengths | Typical US-spec figures: approx. 6'4" and 8' |
| Length (Crew Cab) | Typical US-spec figures: approx. 6,000–6,600 mm depending on bed |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | Typical US-spec figures: approx. 2,020 mm |
| Curb weight | Typical US-spec figures: approx. 3,000–3,700 kg |
| Seating | Typical US-spec figures: 5–6 |
| Gas engine | Typical US-spec figures: 6.4 L HEMI V8, ~410 hp / 429 lb-ft |
|---|---|
| Diesel engine | Typical US-spec figures: 6.7 L Cummins I6 turbodiesel |
| Diesel torque (HO) | Typical US-spec figures: up to ~1,000 lb-ft |
| Transmissions | Typical US-spec figures: 8-speed auto (gas); 68RFE / Aisin AS69RC (diesel) |
| Drivetrain | Typical US-spec figures: 4x4 (part-time) or 4x2 |
| Fuel tank | Typical US-spec figures: approx. 117 litres (large tank) |
| Generations considered | Typical US-spec figures: 4th gen (2010–2018), 5th gen (2019–) |
|---|---|
| Cab styles | Typical US-spec figures: Regular, Crew, Mega Cab |
| Max towing (properly equipped) | Typical US-spec figures: up to ~9,000+ kg (gooseneck) |
| DEF (diesel) | Typical US-spec figures: Required — AdBlue/urea system |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Cummins engine itself is famously durable, but the surrounding systems have known weak points. The Bosch CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump fitted to 2019-onward diesels has a reputation for catastrophic failure that can contaminate the entire fuel system — a documented history and awareness of this risk are essential, and some owners fit protective measures.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
First select the exact truck — engine, cab, bed, trim and 4x4 status.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a RAM Ram 2500 Pickup is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Because nothing in Europe matches its heavy-duty towing and hauling capability, and the US used market offers a deep choice of well-equipped diesel and gas trucks. The value depends on the individual truck and the total landed cost including VAT.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The Cummins offers far more torque and better durability for heavy towing but costs more and demands emissions-system care; the 6.4 HEMI is cheaper and simpler but thirstier.
The high-pressure fuel pump on 2019+ diesels can fail and contaminate the fuel system. Check its history; some owners fit protective devices or bypass kits.
It is possible but adds complexity around weight class, lighting and licence category, which the individual approval process addresses. Plan for these steps.
Cummins diesels routinely exceed 100,000 miles with life left, provided the maintenance and emissions systems were properly cared for.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles, without dealer margin or manufacturer partnership.
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