2026 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity
A 2026 RAM 1500 can tow up to a whopping 11,610 pounds* when properly equipped. Whether you need a pickup truck for work or play, you can confidently transport equipment and gear across Forney with this model. To see the new RAM 1500 towing and payload capacity breakdown by powertrain, read the following guide from Group 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Rockwall.
New RAM 1500 Towing Capacity By Engine
When determining the towing power of a RAM 1500 configuration, many factors come into play. Think engine, trim level, cab, and even bed style. The 2026 RAM 1500 offers 4 engine options, and each one supports a different tow rating. Below, we’ve listed how much a 2026 RAM 1500 can tow when equipped with a particular engine:
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine With eTorque: Capable of towing up to 8,130 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
- 5.7L V8 HEMI® Engine With eTorque: Capable of towing up to 11,320 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
- 3.0L Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine: Capable of towing up to 11,610 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
- High-Output 3.0L Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine: Capable of towing up to 10,000 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
New RAM 1500 Payload Capacity By Engine
For safe hauling around Terrell, you’ll want to take this truck’s payload limits into consideration as well. Check out the maximum available payload capacities by engine here:
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine With eTorque: Payload capacity of up to 2,360 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
- 5.7L V8 HEMI® Engine With eTorque: Payload capacity TBD
- 3.0L Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine: Payload capacity of up to 1,930 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
- High-Output 3.0L Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine: Payload capacity of up to 1,490 pounds when truck is properly equipped*
Take The New RAM 1500 For A Spin Near Greenville
Now that you know the new RAM 1500 towing capacity, swing by our Group 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Rockwall for a test drive. Conveniently located in Rockwall, our dealership will help you find the ideal pickup truck at a great price. If you have any questions about our team or the 2026 RAM 1500, be sure to contact us.
*When properly equipped. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload/towing weights. Contact dealer for details.
How Much Can the RAM 1500 Tow?
While the maximum towing capacity is over 11,000 pounds, your RAM 1500 towing power will depend on the engine. With three engine options, the 2025 RAM 1500 towing capacity will vary. So how much can the RAM 1500 tow? Find out here along with other specs for each engine:
High-Output 3.0l Hurricane Engine
- Towing capacity: Up to 9,920 pounds
- Maximum torque: 521 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 540 hp
3.0l Hurricane Engine
- Towing capacity: Up to 11,550 pounds
- Maximum torque: 469 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 420 hp
3.6l Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque
- Towing capacity: Up to 8,110 pounds
- Maximum torque: 269 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 305 hp
2025 RAM 1500 Performance Features
Whether you’re constantly towing daily around Forney for work or tow occasionally, this truck has all of the performance features to assist you on the road. Examples of these features include:
- 98% high-strength steel frame
- Available air suspension systems
- Available Trailer Light Check
- Available Trailer Brake Status
- Available Tow Specific Navigation
- Available 360-degree Surround View Camera
- Available Trailer Reverse Steering Control
- Available Trailer Sway Control
- Available Electronic Roll Mitigation
2024 Towing Capacity of a RAM 1500 By Engine
With 3 engine options, the RAM 1500 towing capacity will vary depending on your exact configuration. You can enjoy the maximum RAM 1500 tow rating with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine. However, if you don’t need the maximum, the towing capacity of a RAM 1500 with the 2 other engines caps at just a little over 8,000 pounds. See the towing and other performance details for each engine here:
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque
- Towing capacity: Up to 12,750 pounds
- Maximum torque: 410 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 395 hp
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque
- Towing capacity: Up to 8,110 pounds
- Maximum torque: 269 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 305 hp
Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 Engine
- Only available on 2024 Ram 1500 TRX (limited quantities)
- Towing capacity: Up to 8,100 pounds
- Maximum torque: 650 lb-ft of torque
- Maximum horsepower: 702 hp
- Maximum top speed: 118 mph
Ram 1500 Performance Features
These 2024 RAM 1500 tow ratings are powerful, so whether you tow with your vehicle occasionally or daily, this truck has several features to assist you on the roads of Terrell. The following technologies will give you peace of mind and make it easier for you to haul a heavy amount near Greenville:
- 98% high-strength steel frame
- eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System
- Available 360-degree Surround View Camera
- Available Trailer Reverse Steering Control System
How Much Can a 2023 RAM 1500 Tow with Each Engine?
The new RAM 1500 may be a light-duty pickup, but its capability exceeds that of most models in its class. With four available engine options, you will find an impressive range of hauling power for your needs in Terrell. Whether you need a truck for work or play, you will find a towing capacity of one of the 2023 RAM 1500 engines to be suitable:
RAM 1500 Engine Option and Towing Capacity
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine tows up to 12,750 pounds
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine tows up to 7,730 pounds
- 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine tows up to 12,560 pounds
- 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine tows up to 8,100 pounds
More RAM 1500 Engine Specs
While the 2023 RAM 1500 towing capacity is a deciding factor of which powertrain you’d like, you’re also probably curious about the other engine specs that come into play. Take a look at the other details here:
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine
- eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System
- 395 hp
- 410 lb-ft of torque
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine
- eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System
- 305 hp
- 273 lb-ft of torque
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine
- 260 hp
- 480 lb-ft of torque
6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine
- 702 hp
- 650 lb-ft of torque
- Top speed of 118 mph
2023 RAM 1500 Towing & Performance Features
With this RAM light-duty pickup, the numbers are all there, but that’s not all. You will also find several exciting performance features, engineering, and even safety technology to back you up as you’re hauling around Greenville. So tow safely and confidently thanks to these amenities:
- High-strength steel frame
- 360-degree Surround View Camera
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control
- Blind Spot Monitoring system
- Trailer Sway Control
- Electronic Roll Mitigation
- Active-Level™ adaptive air suspension
- Active air dam
