What Can I Tow With My RAM Truck?

When it comes to towing, RAM trucks are built to handle a wide range of tasks, from hauling small trailers to pulling heavy equipment. Whether youā€™re looking at the light-duty RAM 1500 or the heavy-duty RAM 2500 and RAM 3500, each model offers impressive towing capabilities tailored to different needs. Letā€™s break down the towing capacities for the different RAM truck models and what each is best suited for towing.

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity


RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

The RAM 1500 is a light-duty truck known for its smooth ride, comfortable interior, and strong towing performance. If you’re looking for a versatile truck for weekend adventures and light work duties, the RAM 1500 is an excellent choice. Depending on the engine configuration, the RAM 1500 has the following maximum towing capacities:

  • 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque: Up to 7,730 pounds. Ideal for smaller loads like utility trailers, ATVs, and small boats.
  • 5.7L HEMI V8: Up to 11,610 pounds. Great for larger travel trailers, mid-size boats, and horse trailers.
  • 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque: Up to 12,750 pounds. Capable of towing larger travel trailers or heavier equipment.
  • 3.0L EcoDiesel V6: Up to 12,560 pounds. Perfect for long-distance towing due to its fuel efficiency, handling mid-size to large boats and camper trailers.

 

RAM 2500 Towing Capacity


RAM 2500 Towing Capacity

Stepping up to the RAM 2500 brings heavy-duty power for more serious towing needs. If you need a truck for towing heavier loads regularly, the RAM 2500 delivers the power and durability to get the job done. Depending on the engine, the RAM 2500 offers the following maximum towing capacities:

  • 6.4L HEMI V8: Up to 17,730 pounds. Large travel trailers, heavy equipment trailers, and livestock trailers.
  • 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6: Up to 20,000 pounds. Fifth-wheel trailers, large boats, and construction equipment.

 

RAM 3500 Towing Capacity


RAM 3500 Towing Capacity

For the most demanding towing jobs, the RAM 3500 offers the highest towing capacity in the lineup. If you’re in the market for a truck that can handle the most demanding towing jobs, the RAM 3500 is the ultimate heavy-duty option. With different engine configurations, the RAM 3500 has the following maximum towing capacities:

  • 6.4L HEMI V8: Up to 18,210 pounds Large horse trailers, heavy construction equipment, and large fifth-wheel campers.
  • 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6: Up to 22,670 pounds Large fifth-wheel RVs, multi-car trailers, and heavy-duty machinery.
  • 6.7L High-Output Cummins Turbo Diesel I6: Up to a staggering 37,140 pounds Ideal for extreme towing, such as commercial trailers, large boats, and even multi-axle trailers loaded with heavy equipment.

 

Find the Right RAM Truck for Your Towing Needs

From the versatile RAM 1500 to the heavy-duty RAM 2500 and RAM 3500, each RAM truck offers outstanding towing capabilities tailored to different needs. Whether youā€™re hauling a boat for a weekend getaway or towing heavy equipment for work, thereā€™s a RAM truck thatā€™s perfect for the job. If youā€™re still unsure which RAM model best fits your towing needs, the experts at Uftring RAM in Pekin, IL, are here to help you find the right truck for your lifestyle.

 

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