What’s the Towing Capacity of the 2025 RAM 1500?

June 18th, 2025 by

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What’s the Towing Capacity of the 2025 RAM 1500?


Award-Winning Full-Size Truck with Impressive Towing Capacity

For years, the RAM 1500 has earned top awards from several respected organizations, and in 2025, the RAM 1500 full-size truck continues to gather accolades. Not only is the 2025 RAM 1500 worthy of awards for power, innovation, and comfort, but it’s also a capable truck with respectable towing abilities.

If you need a powerful, comfortable, safe truck, visit Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM near Kissimmee and Winter Garden. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you choose the 2025 RAM 1500 with the trim level and engine that satisfy your towing and daily driving needs.

Powertrains Ready to Tow Toys & Gear

The 2025 RAM 1500 is available in three powertrains. The standard engine configuration includes a 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that delivers 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The automaker also offers a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six called the Hurricane. This engine delivers 420 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque.

The third configuration is the same engine, tuned for a high-output delivery of 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft of torque. All engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All engines have the capability to tow, but some are better suited to heavier loads.

Configurations & Towing Capabilities

At the top of the towing capability list is the 3.0-liter Hurricane engine configured with a Quad Cab and a 6-foot 4-inch bed. The Quad Cab has a smaller back door and rear bench seat than the larger Crew Cab. This configuration is only available in the Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, and the Big Horn trims, and the maximum towing with this configuration is 11,550 pounds. When the same engine is configured with the Crew Cab and the 5-foot 7-inch bed, the towing capability is 11,510 pounds.

The standard Pentastar engine can tow between 6,580 pounds and 8,110 pounds, depending on the cab and bed configuration. The high-output Hurricane engine can tow between 8,380 and 9,920 pounds.

Towing Equipment & Payload Capacity

Towing equipment matters and the RAM 1500 has impressive towing technology. Optional towing features include Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance with Dynamic Gridlines, a Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode, Power Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors, and an Integrated Health Monitor.

Along with impressive towing, the RAM 1500 has plenty of payload capacity. Models with the Pentastar engine can carry between 1,190 and 2,370 pounds, while the standard Hurricane engine can carry between 1,820 and 1,870 pounds. The high-output Hurricane can carry between 1,340 and 1,520 pounds.

Find Your 2025 RAM 1500 at Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Orlando, FL

We invite you to browse the 2025 RAM 1500 inventory on our website, then visit Central Florida Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Orlando, Florida. Our helpful team will listen to your driving and towing needs and then recommend the RAM 1500 with the engine, configuration, and trim that gets the job done. When you’re ready to make your purchase, our finance team will build a loan or lease with the newest incentives and offers

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