The Ram 1500 is a powerful and versatile pickup truck that stands out for its exceptional towing capacity: up to 12,750 pounds when properly equipped. Whether you're towing a trailer, boat, or other equipment, the Ram 1500 provides the strength and reliability needed to confidently tackle challenging towing tasks.
Are you a driver near Great Falls, Whitefish, and Butte, Montana, who wants to know more? Keep reading this overview of the Ram 1500 towing capacity, compiled by your friends at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) of Great Falls!
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What's the Ram 1500's Towing Capacity?
The base trim level comes with a 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine offering 305 horsepower. When properly equipped, this base trim can tow up to 7,740 pounds. It also offers 21,330 pounds of payload capacity. This impressive starting point will help you in your pursuits.
What if you want to experience the maximum Ram 1500's towing capacity? You'll need the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque to accomplish this feat. When adequately outfitted with this available engine, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds of maximum towing capacity. How impressive!
What Can You Tow with the Ram 1500?
The maximum available towing capacity of the Ram 1500 gives you plenty of capability to play around with. You can tote various outdoor equipment for work and play, so feel free to get creative!
Large Trailers
You can tow a substantial travel trailer, including large campers and utility trailers. These trailers can accommodate spacious living areas, multiple bedrooms, kitchen facilities, and slide-out sections for added space.
Boats
You can tow many types of boats, including large motorboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, and some midsize yachts. The Ram 1500 allows you to transport your boat to various bodies of water for leisure or recreational activities.
Construction Equipment
The towing capacity of 12,750 pounds is sufficient to pull many types of construction equipment, such as small bulldozers, skid steer loaders, mini excavators, and small to medium-sized dump trailers filled with construction materials.
Recreational Vehicles
Some midsize to large campers fall within the 12,750-pound towing capacity. These can include Class C motorhomes, some Class A motorhomes, or even toy haulers that combine living space with a rear cargo area for carrying recreational vehicles, like ATVs or motorcycles.
Horse Trailers
This capacity allows for towing horse trailers with multiple horse compartments, tack rooms, and other amenities. It enables horse owners to transport their horses safely and comfortably to shows, competitions, or trail rides.
Get Your Ram 1500 with Us
So, are you ready to hit the trails or go on a road trip with your favorite camper or boat in tow? If you live near Great Falls, Whitefish, and Butte, MT, and want to experience the Ram 1500 towing capacity, visit us at Lithia CDJR of Great Falls.
We'll help you take the wheel of your next truck. Schedule a test drive today!