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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
The RAM 3500 is the one-ton member of the Ram heavy-duty range, sitting above the 2500. The current DT generation launched for 2019 and brought a stiffer frame, a redesigned interior with the large available Uconnect touchscreen, and a substantial jump in towing capability. Earlier fourth-generation trucks (roughly 2010–2018) remain common on the used market and offer proven mechanicals at lower cost.
Powertrain and equipment
Two engines define the RAM 3500. The standard petrol unit is the 6.4-litre HEMI V8, producing around 410 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic.
US RAM 3500s span Tradesman, Big Horn (Lone Star in some states), Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and the top Limited. Cab choices include Regular, Crew and the large Mega Cab, with single-rear-wheel (SRW) or dual-rear-wheel (DRW, the classic dually) axles and various bed lengths.
Vehicle selection
Heavy-duty RAM trucks sell in large numbers in the US, so used inventory is broad, from lightly used luxury Laramie diesels to higher-mileage work trucks. Diesel Cummins trucks are especially sought after and tend to hold value.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-spec): Heavy-duty full-size pickup (one-ton) |
|---|
| Petrol engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 6.4 L HEMI V8 |
|---|---|
| Petrol output | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 410 hp |
| Diesel engine | Detail (typical US-spec): 6.7 L Cummins turbo-diesel I6 |
| Diesel output | Detail (typical US-spec): approx. 370–420 hp (High Output) |
| Diesel torque (HO) | Detail (typical US-spec): up to approx. 1,075 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US-spec): 8-speed (gas) / Aisin 6-speed (HO diesel) |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US-spec): 4x4 with two-speed transfer case |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US-spec): Diesel or petrol |
| Current generation | Detail (typical US-spec): DT, 2019–present |
|---|---|
| Axle options | Detail (typical US-spec): Single or dual rear wheels (DRW) |
| Cabs | Detail (typical US-spec): Regular, Crew, Mega Cab |
| Assembly | Detail (typical US-spec): Saltillo, Mexico |
| Max towing (US rating) | Detail (typical US-spec): very high; up to approx. 16,000+ kg gooseneck (configuration-dependent) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Cummins diesel is famously durable, but the RAM 3500 has documented weak points. Emissions hardware on modern diesels, the EGR system, DEF (AdBlue) injection and the diesel particulate filter, can cause faults and warning lights if the truck was short-cycled or poorly maintained, and repairs are expensive.
Germany and Europe
US trucks read in mph, use amber markers and typically lack the rear fog lamp German registration requires. Headlights meet US standards and must be adapted.
Expect a rear fog lamp, European-approved headlights and odometer confirmation.
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 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.
Questions and answers
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 6.7 Cummins diesel offers the strongest towing and best resale, especially in High Output form. The 6.4 HEMI petrol is cheaper to buy but thirsty and less capable.
Some diesels use a CP4 high-pressure pump that can fail and send debris through the fuel system. Confirm fuel-system service and, ideally, any protective measures.
Yes, but its width, weight and classification are examined closely at approval, and they affect taxation and driving rules. We flag these points early.
Yes, with a rear fog lamp, European-approved headlights, emissions compliance, mileage documentation and correct load ratings.
Only if neglected. A well-maintained DEF and emissions system is reliable; a poorly serviced one is a common and costly source of faults.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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