2021 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

How much can a RAM 1500 tow? The 2021 RAM 1500 towing capacity varies depending on the engine you opt for. Drivers from Whitewater to Orfordville can tow up to 12,750 pounds with the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine. With five different engine options to choose from along with a wide selection of performance-enhancing features, this truck is a great option. This year’s 1500 comes with more options than ever before with the introduction of the all-new TRX trim. This trim comes with a supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine. Also new for 2021 is a trailer tire pressure monitoring system to add safety to your Orfordville drives. So how much can a RAM 1500 tow with each engine type? Read on to learn more from the team at Drive Burtness!

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Engine Specs

From the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 gas engine to upgraded options like the eTorque Mild Hybrid System, it’s easy to make the 2021 RAM 1500 your own. Whether you need the max RAM 1500 towing capacity for jobs near home in Janesville, or you prefer the fuel-saving perks of diesel power, an option for you. So how much can a RAM 1500 tow with the different engine options? Explore the specs below:

Standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6

When it comes to the RAM 1500, the standard V6 comes paired with a class-exclusive TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission.

• 7,730-pound max towing capacity
• 269 lb-ft of torque
• 305 hp

Available 5.L HEMI® V8

Delivering up to 11,610 pounds of towing power the HEMI® performance specs are below. 

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

Available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6

Achieve best-in-class diesel torque and diesel towing capacity with the EcoDiesel V6.

• 12,560-pound max towing capacity
• 480 lb-ft of torque
• 260 hp

Available 5.7L HEMI® V8

Gain an extra 130 lb-ft of torque with the class-exclusive eTorque mild hybrid technology.

• 12,750-pound max towing capacity
• 410 lb-ft of torque
• 395 hp

6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8

The supercharged HEMI® V8 delivers torque for a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm and a 0-to-60 time of just 4.5 seconds. 

• 118-mph top speed 
• 650 lb-ft of torque
• 702 hp

How Much Can a RAM 1500 Tow When Properly Equipped?

Optional towing features can enhance your towing experience and boost your RAM 1500 towing capacity to the 12,750-pound maximum. These advanced features make for stronger and safer towing:

• Hill Start Assist
• Trailer Light Check
• Trailer-Tow Power-Fold Mirrors
• Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Electronic Roll Mitigation
• Electronic Stability Control and Trailer Sway Control
• Available multifunction tailgate with signature 60/40 split doors
• Available 360° Surround View Camera
• Available Power-Fold Tow Mirrors
• Available Trailer Camera Wiring
• And more!

Find Your New 2021 RAM 1500 at Drive Burtness

Whether you’re looking for a brand new vehicle with all the latest and greatest features or you’d prefer a pre-owned vehicle option, Drive Burtness is here for you. Explore our vehicle specials and then stop by for a test drive.