2021 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

When equipped with the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine, the RAM 1500 towing capacity is as high as 12,750 pounds. That’s thanks in part to a class-exclusive eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System, which enhances performance with an extra 130 pound-feet of torque. Also available with the 3.6L Pentastar® V6, the eTorque system replaces the traditional alternator with a battery-powered, belt-driven motor generator for enhanced efficiency.

Keep reading to explore RAM 1500 towing capacity and performance features, and then browse pre-owned and new RAM 1500 models to find the one you need on your Forest Grove jobs!

How Much can a RAM 1500 Tow?

Just how much can a RAM 1500 tow to your Aloha and Beaverton job sites? The 1500 can handle as much as 12,750 pounds, but towing capacity may vary depending on the engine and trim level you choose. Compare RAM 1500 towing capacity by engine to see which engine delivers the capability you’re looking for:

3.6L PENTASTAR® V6 with eTorque

• 7,730 lbs max towing capacity
• 305 hp 269 lb-ft of torque
• Wide-range variable valve timing

6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8

• 8,100 lbs max towing capacity
• 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque
• 0–60 in 4.5 seconds

5.7L HEMI® V8

• 11,610 lbs max towing capacity
• 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

• 12,560 lbs max towing capacity
• 26- hp and 480 lb-ft of torque
• Best-In-Class diesel torque

5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque

• 12,750 lbs max towing capacity
• 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque
• Class-Exclusive eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System

RAM 1500 Features for Better Towing

You know what this legendary light-duty pickup is capable of, but how much can a RAM 1500 tow safely? Thanks to a suite of high-tech towing features, the answer is: the whole of 12,750 pounds! You never know what challenges lie in wait on the road or the trail, so the RAM 1500 is equipped with advanced systems to monitor road conditions, maintain traction, and keep your cargo steady at all times:

• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection — This optional system keeps a camera on your blind zones while accounting automatically for trailer length.
• Largest-in-Class Brakes — Even if road surfaces are slick and unsteady, 14.9-inch brakes will bring you quickly to a stop.
• Multi-Function Tailgate — Add this optional 60/40 split gate for easier loading and unloading of your truck bed.
• TorqueFlite® Transmission — Paired with the eTorque mild hybrid system, this transmission boosts the RAM 1500 fuel economy ratings to 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

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