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Ram 1500 Towing Capacity


Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

If you’re in the market for a truck, chances are you are going to tow. So, making sure the model you’re interested in has enough strength for your duties is important. Luckily, the Ram 1500 was engineered to handle a plethora of trailering applications, and the team at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to tell you all about it.

In this 2021 Ram 1500 towing capacity guide, you can find out just how much this robust truck can handle. Will it have the strength you’re looking for on the roads of South Jersey, Center City, Philadelphia, and Delaware County, Pennsylvania? Let’s find out.

Ram 1500 Towing Capability & Performance

Ram 1500 Towing Performance


The Ram 1500 is one of the strongest pickups on the market and it’s thanks to reliable and robust engineering under the hood. When properly equipped, this truck can tow up to 12,750 pounds! However, with multiple engine configurations, you have the chance to select the right performance and strength for your drives. Let’s take a look:

  • 3.6L Pentatstar® V6 with eTorque: This standard engine of the 2021 Ram 1500 generates an impressive 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, giving you a towing capacity of 7,730 pounds. Plus, with its eTorque technology, you’ll receive expert power delivery and efficiency.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8: This available engine is popular with Ram drivers as it delivers 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. This results in a towing rating of 11,610 pounds.
  • 3.0L EcoDiesel V6: For more towing power, opt for this available engine with its 260 horsepower and best-in-class 480 lb-ft of torque. This type of strength really shows off, giving you the ability to tow up to 12,560 pounds when properly configured.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque: This popular engine is also available with class-exclusive eTorque technology, a mild hybrid system that combines strength and efficiency. With its 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, you can tow up to 12,750 pounds, the top towing rating of the 2021 Ram 1500.

Advanced Towing Technology

Ram 1500 Towing Tech


The 2021 Ram 1500 also strives to make towing and hauling a breeze with a suite of available towing technologies. Aimed to ensure all towing applications are safe and streamlined, you’ll wonder how you ever towed without them in the past!

The Ram 1500 is equipped with several driver-assistive technologies that lend themselves to towing. This includes Electronic Stability Control, Trailer Sway Control, and Electronic Roll Mitigation. This keeps your Ram 1500 steady on the road, especially handy while towing large loads.

Trailer Reverse Steering Control is also available, helping you when reversing with a trailer attached. All you have to do is use the Trailer Steering knob in the cockpit to control your trailer’s direction as you back up!

Other handy Ram 1500 towing technologies available include:

  • Power-Fold Tow Mirrors
  • 360-degree Surround View Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection
  • Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Trailer Light Check

See the 2021 Ram 1500 Towing Capacity in Action

Now that you know just how much the Ram 1500 can tow and its handy helpful features, it’s time to see if this model is right for you. Drivers in Philadelphia and Center City, PA, as well as Delaware County and South Jersey can schedule a test drive at Family Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today. We’d be thrilled to put you behind the wheel and see just how powerful this pickup is.

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