Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

How Much Can the Ram 1500 Tow?

We’ll answer that in a moment. Before we can do so, however, it’s important to take a look at the vehicle component that fuels this trucks towing prowess: its engine.

Under the hood of the Ram 1500, you’ll find your choice of four engines. The standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine offers 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Other available engines include:

• 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine
• 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine
• 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque

The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque is the strongest of the bunch and is also the very one that provides the 1500’s towing power. When properly equipped with this optional engine, the 1500 is capable of towing up to 12,750 pounds.

That’s plenty of strength to haul your boat, trailer, bike, or anything else the day may require.

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Ram 1500 Towing: Additional Strength

While the Ram 1500 may be great for towing, that’s not all this truck is about.

In fact, there’s plenty more reasons to purchase this beast, one of which is its payload capabilities. The standard Tradesman trim level supplies 1,770 pounds of payload, ideal for all of your fishing rods and bait.

Speaking of payload, the Ram 1500 also features a multifunction tailgate. This tailgate adapts to your specific preferences. Easily load up your gear with the 60/40 split swing-away doors that open 88 degrees. Lower the tailgate to its down position for effortless entry, then keep it fully closed so your items remain secure.

Safety & Security

One of the most important aspects of any vehicle is its safety. The same can be said for trucks, particularly trucks with ample amounts of towing, like the Ram 1500.

Luckily, the folks at Ram have implemented a suite of safety features designed to boost both your confidence and peace of mind on the road. Let’s check them out.

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection: Standard on all 2020 Ram 1500 models, this system scans the blind spot zones behind and beside the truck to ensure safety of the trailer while driving. It also will automatically account and sense for the length of the trailer.
• Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist: Become a parking pro with Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist. Here, active guidance is given while parking. It does this by directing you to engage the brake, accelerator, and gear position while it controls steering automatically.

Thanks to these systems, you’ll be able to park, drive, and explore with confidence.