Ram 2500 Towing Capacity
Ram 2500 Towing Capacity Review
If you want to bring it all along in stride, then check out the Ram 2500 towing capacity. This heavy-duty Ram truck offers the power and strength that you need and the luxury trims that you want. With style and safety in spades, it all gets even better. Learn more about the towing capacity Ram 2500 trucks can offer you below, and visit us at DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring to test drive a new Ram 2500 or order your towing equipment.
Ram 2500 Gas Towing Capacity Specs
As the standard force behind the Ram 2500 towing capacity, the gasoline engine comes first. In particular, it is a heavy-duty 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 that makes an iconic rumbling exhaust note and a hearty 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. A refined eight-speed automatic transmission puts the power down with smoothness and strength.
With this standard gas engine, the Ram 2500 towing capacity can handle up to 17,730 pounds.1 And for in-bed cargo, the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine gives the Ram 2500 a payload capacity of up to 3,900 pounds.
Ram 2500 Diesel Towing Capacity Specs
If you want even more power and towing strength as you finance your new Ram 2500, you can choose available diesel power. Specifically, the diesel-powered Ram 2500 uses an iconic 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel inline-six engine. This great choice comes ready to tow with up to 370 horsepower and a whopping 850 pound-feet of torque, and a robust, specially-optimized six-speed automatic transmission.
Choose Cummins® in your next Ram 2500, and the Ram 2500 towing capacity will expand to haul up to 19,980 pounds,1 and the Cummins®-powered Ram 2500 payload capacity comes in at up to 3,040 pounds.
Ram 2500 Towing Capacity Chart: Max Towing Per Trim
While those are maximums for the Ram 2500 towing capacity, you will find that each Ram 2500 trim has its own maximum towing capacity. Explore the features of each trim at our Ram dealer in Silver Spring, MD, and balance their luxury, off-road power and technology with the towing capacity you need. Here's how much each Ram 2500 trim level can tow and store in its bed:
| 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman | 2023 Ram 2500 Big Horn | 2023 Ram 2500 Laramie | 2023 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn | 2023 Ram 2500 Limited | 2023 Ram 2500 Power Wagon | 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity: | 19,980 Pounds1 | 19,980 Pounds1 | 19,970 Pounds1 | 17,040 Pounds1 | 17,040 Pounds1 | 16,730 Pounds1 | 16,730 Pounds1 |
| Max Payload Capacity: | 3,900 Pounds | 3,900 Pounds | 3,440 Pounds | 2,180 Pounds | 2,180 Pounds | 3,000 Pounds | 3,000 Pounds |
Discover The Ram 2500 Tow Package
To use the Ram 2500 towing capacity as best as possible, there are two Ram 2500 towing package options.
The first is the Towing Tech Group.
This great package comes with the advanced safety of a trailer-capable blind-spot warning, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, and trailer reverse guidance. On the outside, you get LED taillights for full visibility and impressively-advanced mirrors to keep an eye on your surroundings. Specifically, you get automatic-folding power-adjustable side mirrors with heating, supplemental signals, running lights, courtesy lamps, power telescoping adjustability, and convex auxiliary mirrors. You also get a center stop lamp with a cargo-view camera, forward and reverse utility lights, and more.
As the second option, the 5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing Prep Group package modifies the bed of your Ram 2500 so that you can tow the biggest loads and unlock the highest Ram 2500 towing capacity.
Features To Help You Use The 2023 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity
The powerful Ram 2500 towing capacity will be complemented by a great set of towing features. Such features are excellent for people who enjoy long road trips with equipment to tow, such as sporting and water gear or hauling an RV to a campground. Those who want to use the Ram 2500 towing capacity for job sites can rely on the vehicle to efficiently transport work gear and equipment when properly equipped.
For starters, you will want to equip the available auto-leveling rear air suspension system to keep your truck evened out as you make full use of the Ram 2500 towing capacity. Plus, this system includes a bed-lowering function to make using the Ram 2500 payload capacity even easier. This feature helps you keep your equipment safe while loading and unloading it onto the bed of the vehicle.
On the inside, you can keep track of your trailer's tires with a trailer tire pressure monitoring display and see what is behind with an available digital rearview mirror with a tow mode view. An available 360-degree trailer surround-view camera system can make maneuvering your trailer a piece of cake, and available Trailer Tow Pages will make navigating and staying safe with your trailer just as easy.
With driver assistance like available adaptive cruise control, a lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, a forward collision warning, and more, the confidence of the Ram 2500 towing capacity is met by the confidence of advanced safety.
Harness The Ram 2500 Towing Capacity Today
Are you ready to tow with your Ram 2500? Contact our Ram dealership to order extra towing equipment, and if you need a Ram truck of your own, explore our all new Ram inventory available today at DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to use tow/haul mode Ram 2500?
You should use tow/haul mode on your Ram 2500 whenever you are towing a trailer or heavy loads. This advanced driving mode steps in to make towing a less-stressful experience for you and your truck. Specifically, it keeps the transmission at a lower gear than usual to harness stronger engine braking effects and ease the wear on your brakes, and reduces shifting frequency to keep your transmission cooler.
What can a Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
The 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity can accommodate up to 19,980 pounds1 when you select the 6.7-liter Cummins® turbo-diesel inline-six engine. That's enough to tow almost anything, including several types of large watercraft, a large camper, a livestock trailer, a flatbed trailer with a Dodge Challenger and extra tires for the racetrack, and many more possibilities.
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1When properly equipped. See dealer for details.