Ram trucks are known for their exceptional performance and hauling power, but the actual towing capacity of each Ram truck is different. Before visiting our dealership to choose your Ram truck in Madison, CT, this towing guide for trucks can help you decide which model to test-drive.
An Overview of Ram’s Towing Guide for Trucks
Ram’s current lineup of gas-powered trucks includes three full-size models: the 1500, the 2500, and the 3500. The 2025 Ram 1500 is a great choice for daily trucking and light-duty hauling, offering a towing capacity of up to 11,550 lbs. The 2025 Ram 2500 and the 2025 Ram 3500 are designed for heavy-duty towing, offering maximum capacities between 20,000 lbs and 36,610 lbs.
Breaking Down the Towing Capacity of Each Ram Truck
2025 Ram 1500
With the standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque and a 3.21 axle ratio, this truck provides a towing capacity of up to 6,720 lbs in the Quad Cab 6’4″ Bed configuration. A 3.55 axle ratio bumps the towing power to a maximum of 8,110 lbs in the same configuration. The Crew Cab fitted with a 5’7″ bed can tow between 6,370 and 7,580 lbs, depending on the axle ratio and drivetrain.
The available 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) engine can tow between 8,380 and 8,480 lbs in trucks with a 3.21 axle ratio. With the maximum available axle ratio, it can tow between 11,260 lbs (Crew Cab 6’4″ Bed 4×4) and 11,550 lbs (Quad Cab 6’4″ Bed 4×2).
2025 Ram 2500
The 2025 Ram 2500 is designed for heavy-duty work and comes standard with a 6.8L HEMI V8 engine that tows up to 15,550 lbs in the base Regular Cab 8′ Bed 4×2 configuration with a 3.73 axle ratio. With the available 4.10 axle ratio, it can tow between 16,920 lbs (Crew Cab 8′ Bed 4×4) and 17,750 lbs (Regular Cab 8′ Bed 4×2).
The available 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel engine can tow between 14,630 lbs (Mega Cab 6’4″ Bed 4×4) and 20,000 lbs (Crew Cab 8′ Bed 4×2).
2025 Ram 3500
The 2025 Ram 3500 uses the same engines as the 2500, but has higher GVWRs. In this model, the standard gas engine can tow between 14,560 and 17,730 lbs with a single rear wheel or up to 18,150 lbs with the available dual rear wheel setup and a 4.10 axle ratio. The turbo diesel engine has a maximum towing capacity of 26,080 lbs with a single rear wheel and 36,610 lbs with a dual rear wheel.
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Whether you have light trailers to tow or need to move a large recreational vehicle, you can take your favorite truck for a spin here at our dealership.
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