How Much Can a RAM 1500 Tow?

It’s no wonder that the RAM 1500 can be found on nearly every worksite in Knoxville! Beloved by contractors across the country, this half-ton pickup truck is at the leading edge of towing technology and capability. Just how much can a RAM 1500 tow in its most powerful configuration? Opt for the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine option to access a maximum RAM 1500 towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. If you’re looking for more info before you buy, read on! Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram covers the RAM 1500 performance features, engines, and specs in the detailed guide below.

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Engine Options

Two engines—the 5.7L HEMI® V8 and the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6—take the RAM 1500 towing capacity to well over 12,000 pounds, and no new 1500 pickup has a towing maximum of under 7,730 pounds. (Or, upgrade to the RAM 2500 heavy-duty model for more than 19,000 pounds of towing power.)

In other words, your choice of engine will directly impact how much your RAM 1500 can tow at a maximum, and what kinds of jobs can be done with it. Here’s how the RAM 1500 towing capacity breaks down for each powertrain:

5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine

• Towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds
• eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System
• 395 hp
• 410 lb-ft of torque

3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine

• Towing capacity of up to 7,730 pounds
• eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System
• 305 hp
• 273 lb-ft of torque

3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine

• Towing capacity of up to 12,560 pounds
• 260 hp
• 480 lb-ft of torque

6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine

• Towing capacity of up to 8,100 pounds
• 702 hp
• 650 lb-ft of torque
• Top speed of 118 mph

RAM 1500 Performance Features

How much a RAM 1500 can tow is one thing; how much a RAM 1500 can tow with total confidence is another! Thanks to advanced stability features and systems that monitor the position of your trailer, you can be sure that your cargo is stable—even when you’re loaded up to the maximum RAM 1500 towing capacity. Take care of business on Oak Ridge’s toughest job sites with these innovative technologies:

• HIgh-strength steel frame
• 360-degree Surround View Camera
• Trailer Reverse Steering Control
• Blind Spot Monitoring system
• Trailer Sway Control
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Active-Level™ adaptive air suspension
• Active air dam

Learn More About the RAM 1500 at Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Still deciding which truck is right for your jobs in Athens? See how the RAM 1500 stacks up against rivals like the Ford F-150 and explore MOPAR accessories to fit your application. We’re happy to set you up with a test drive at our dealership in Lenoir City, so give us a call today!