What is the 2021 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity?
Fordyce drivers in the market for a new pickup truck often ask us at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, “How much cam a RAM 1500 tow?” The 2021 RAM 1500 towing capacity varies based on the RAM 1500 engine, but you can haul up to 12,750 pounds with the 5.7L HEMI® V8. With five engine options and a wide variety of performance-enhancing towing features, the new RAM 1500 is better than ever. The contact us for a test drive.
RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Engine Specs
it’s easy to customize the 2021 RAM 1500 performance for your most demanding tasks around Camden, from the standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 gas engine to premium upgrades like the eTorque Mild Hybrid System. Whether you need the max RAM 1500 towing capacity for work jobs or the fuel-saving of diesel power on your weekend road trips, there’s a RAM 1500 for every task. So, how much can a RAM 1500 tow with each available engine? Find out below:
Standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6
The standard V6 comes paired with a class-exclusive TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission and includes these specs:
- 7,730-pound maximum towing capacity
- 305 horsepower with 269 lb-ft of torque
3.0L EcoDiesel V6
Sheridan drivers can achieve best-in-class diesel torque and diesel towing capacity with the EcoDiesel V6. It features:
- 12,560-pound maximum towing capacity
- 260 horsepower with 480 lb-ft of torque
5.7L HEMI® V8
Boost your towing power to 11,610 pounds with the legendary capability you expect from a HEMI engine. You’ll enjoy:
- 11,610-pound maximum towing capacity
- 395 horsepower with 410 lb-ft of torque
5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque
This system’s class-exclusive eTorque mild hybrid technology enhances both engine performance and efficiency with an extra 130 lb-feet of torque. To get the maximum RAM 1500 towing capacity, this is the engine for you:
- 12,750-pound maximum towing capacity
- 395 horsepower with 410 lb-ft of torque
6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8
If you crave a little more speed, then you’ll want this powerful engine under the hood of your new RAM 1500. The supercharged HEMI® V8 responds with nearly instantaneous torque for a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm and a 0-to-60 acceleration time of only 4.5 seconds.
- 118-mph top speed
- 702 horsepower with 650 lb-ft of torque
RAM 1500 Towing Features
Aside from the range of powerful engines, many outstanding towing features compliment the RAM 1500 towing capacity. Whether you’re heading out on a weekend adventure in Sheridan with your RV in tow or hauling valuable work supplies to your Pinebluff job site, these advanced towing features of the RAM 1500 provide more manageable and safer towing:
- Trailer-Tow Power-Fold Mirrors
- Hill Start Assist
- Available 360° Surround View Camera
- Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Electronic Stability Control and Trailer Sway Control
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Available Trailer Camera Wiring
- Trailer Light Check
- Available multifunction tailgate with signature 60/40 split doors
- Available Power-Fold Tow Mirrors
- And more!
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Test Drive a 2021 RAM 1500 for Sale in Fordyce
Are you ready to experience the best-in-class RAM 1500 towing capacity for yourself? If so, contact us at Southern Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to get behind the wheel of a new RAM today! You can browse our RAM 1500 inventory online and even apply for financing without leaving the comfort of your home. Let us know how we can help you by reaching out to us today!
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