Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

If you’re on the hunt for a pickup that goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to towing, you’re in the right place! The 2021 Ram 1500 is here and ready to move more than ever before. The 2021 Ram 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. But that’s just the start of its capabilities.

To introduce pickup shoppers in the New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, Pennsylvania, areas to the Ram 1500’s impressive towing capacities, engine lineup, and other high-performance equipment, we at New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram have put together this review. Read ahead to learn about what the Ram 1500 can do!

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The Ram 1500’s Towing Capabilities

The 2021 Ram 1500 has five high-performance engines in its powertrain lineup, so you can customize your truck to your needs. The standard engine is the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque. From there, you’ll also have four more available engines to choose from:

5.7L HEMI® V8
5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque
3.0L EcoDiesel V6
Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8

Learn about what each of these engines can do below

3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque

The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque kicks things off with an impressive standard power output of 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. This engine manufactures the Best-in-Class standard V6 horsepower, which gives this engine the capability to tow a maximum of 7,730 pounds of trailer weight.

5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine

The next engine in the 2021 Ram 1500’s engine lineup is the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine. With eight cylinders, this engine can generate 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. When this engine is paired with the proper equipment, it can handle up to 11,610 pounds of trailer weight.

5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque

The third engine offered by the 2021 Ram 1500 is a twin of the second engine in this model’s powertrain lineup. What sets it apart, however, is its included eTorque technology. You’ll be able to tow the Best-in-Class V8 towing capacity of 12,750 pounds.

3.0L EcoDiesel V6

This powerful engine achieves Best-In-Class 480 lb-ft of diesel torque. That combined with its ability to generate up to 260 horsepower enables this engine to tow a maximum of 12,560 pounds and carry a maximum payload of 2,060 pounds.

Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8

If you want ultimate power, the Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 is the way to go. This Herculean engine is the most powerful factory-installed engine ever in a half-ton truck. Exclusive to the rugged TRX trim level of the 2021 Ram 1500, this V8 produces a whopping 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque to tow 8,100 pounds. Want to roll down the windows and feel the wind in your hair? This engine gives your truck a top speed of 118 MPH and can accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds.

2021 Ram 1500 Helpful Towing Equipment

The 2021 Ram 1500’s engines are essential to its towing capabilities. However, these engines can’t do it alone. Working alongside these engines is the Class-Exclusive standard TorqueFlite® 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine strives to optimize every single shift change to make for the perfect combination of efficiency and performance.

For even more command of the road, you can opt for available Class-Exclusive Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension. This feature automatically levels your load to keep you and your trailer steady so you can drive with confidence no matter how much you’re towing.

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Get Behind the Wheel of the 2021 Ram 1500!

The 2021 Ram 1500’s capabilities don’t stop with its impressive towing capacity. This pickup offers a wide variety of other features that shoppers in the New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, areas will be excited about. Contact us to see what else this vehicle can do!