The Impressive 2022 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

Did you know that the 2022 RAM 1500 towing capacity is well over 12,000 pounds when properly equipped? That’s enough to command respect on any Woodway work site. We delve into the details about the towing capacity for each engine available for the new 1500 below. How much can a RAM 1500 tow? What can a RAM 1500 tow? Let’s find out!
How Much Can a RAM 1500 Tow, Exactly?
The RAM 1500 towing capacity varies by the engine option you choose. There are 5 powerful engines to choose from spread across 7 trim levels, including 3 V8 engines with a HEMI® and diesel V6. How much can a RAM 1500 tow when equipped with the diesel engine? Let’s take a look at the capabilities of each engine.
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque
- 305 hp
- 269 lb-ft of torque
- RAM 1500 towing capacity – 7,730-pound
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine
- 395 hp
- 410 lb-ft of torque
- RAM 1500 towing capacity – 11,610-pound
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque
- 395 hp
- 410 lb-ft of torque
- RAM 1500 towing capacity – 12,750-pound
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine
- 260 hp
- 480 lb-ft of torque
- RAM 1500 towing capacity – 12,560-pound
6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine
- 702 hp
- 650 lb-ft of torque
- RAM 1500 towing capacity – 8,100-pound
What Can a RAM 1500 Tow?
At 12,750 pounds, there’s not much this truck can’t handle. What can a RAM 1500 tow along our Temple roads? Here’s a partial list of examples:
What the RAM 1500 Can Tow
- Large travel trailer
- Large flatbed trailer
- Small horse trailer
- Large enclosed utility trailer
- Pop up camper
- Car trailer
- A-frame camper
- Teardrop trailer
- Tow dolly
- Fishing boat trailer
- Jet skis
- ATVs
Check Out the New RAM 1500 at Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT of Waco
You need to get behind the wheel of this amazing truck so that you can experience the raw power for yourself. You can do that on our lot today when you take it for a test drive. And if you’d like to learn more about the RAM 1500, check out this post about its exact dimensions. We’re conveniently located near Gatesville. So, swing by or give us a call.
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