For those who want to take significant challenges in stride, check out the Ram 2500 towing capacity. This heavy-duty full-size Ram truck offers the power and strength you need and the luxury trims you want. With style and safety features in spades, the complete package this vehicle presents is hard to beat. But you're here to learn about the massive strength of this popular truck, so let's dive into the towing capacity of Ram 2500 trucks. Then, haul yourself down to DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring to test-drive a new model or order your towing equipment.
The standard force behind the Ram 2500 towing capacity is a heavy-duty 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 that makes an iconic rumbling exhaust note and a hearty 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. A refined eight-speed automatic transmission helps smooth your journeys with on-the-fly shift mapping.
With this standard gas engine, the Ram 2500 towing capacity can handle up to 17,750 pounds.1 For in-bed cargo, the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine gives the Ram 2500 a payload capacity of up to 4,420 pounds.2
If you want even more power and towing strength, you can choose available diesel power. Specifically, the diesel-powered Ram 2500 can use an iconic 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel inline-six engine. This great choice comes ready to tow with up to 430 horsepower, a whopping 1,075 pound-feet of torque, and a robust, specially optimized TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
Choose Cummins® in your next Ram 2500, and the Ram 2500 towing capacity will expand to 20,000 pounds.1 The Cummins®-powered Ram 2500 payload capacity comes in at 2,740 pounds.2
While those are maximums for the Ram 2500 towing capacity, you will find that each Ram 2500 trim has its own capabilities and features, while cab and bed sizes can also have an impact. Explore each configuration at our Ram dealer in Silver Spring, MD. Our team can help you find the right balance of luxury, off-road power, and towing capacity you need. In the meantime, this chart can help you narrow down your options:
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| 2025 Ram 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab 4X2 8' Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4X4 6'4" Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X2 8' Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 4X4 6'4" Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4X4 6'4" Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4X4 6'4" Box | 2025 Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 4X4 6'4" Box | |
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| Max Towing Capacity | 17,750 lbs1 | 19,890 lbs1 | 20,000 lbs1 | 19,890 lbs1 | 10,530 lbs1 | 19,890 lbs1 | 19,890 lbs1 |
| Max Payload Capacity | 3,940 lbs2 | 3,320 lbs2 | 3,500 lbs2 | 3,300 lbs2 | 1,570 lbs2 | 3,300 lbs2 | 3,300 lbs2 |
When you opt to finance your new Ram 2500, you will not only get a selection of trims to choose from but also different packages. For example, there are a few Ram 2500 towing package options available.
The first is the Towing Tech Group. This great package comes with a Center Stop Lamp with Cargo-View Camera, providing a clear view of the bed to assist with hooking your trailer or checking on cargo as you drive. It also includes a Surround-View Camera System to get a bird's-eye perspective of your truck and surroundings. Trailer Reverse Guidance provides an adjustable display screen view of the area to the left and right of your truck and trailer, allowing you to back up with confidence. You'll also get a Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System to show live pressure readings for up to four trailers and up to 12 tires per trailer on the digital cluster display.
For even more refined control, consider the Tow Technology Plus Group. This collection features auxiliary switches that allow for easy connection and control of aftermarket accessories. You'll also get digital rearview mirrors with side cameras and the Trailer Reverse Steering Control system.
The Tow-Mode Digital Rearview Mirror Package incorporates a digital mirror that displays real-time video from the rear-facing Wired Tow-Mode Camera that's also included in this package. This feed can be turned off to function like a standard reflective mirror as well.
Finally, 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.
The powerful Ram 2500 towing capacity is complemented by a great set of towing features. Such features are excellent for people who enjoy long road trips and have sporting and water gear or an RV they wish to bring along. Horse trailers are another common goal for the Ram 2500. 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 your vehicle with the available auto-leveling rear air suspension system to keep your truck evened out as you take advantage 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 truck bed.
On the inside, you can keep track of your trailer's tires with Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring available via the available 12-inch Driver Informational Digital Cluster and see what's behind you with an available Digital Rearview Mirror with a Tow Mode View. An available 360-degree Trailer Surround-View Camera System and available Trailer Tow Pages will make navigating and staying safe with your trailer easier.
With driver assistance like available Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance, Forward Collision Warning, and more, your confidence in Ram 2500 towing capacity can be met by confidence in its advanced safety features.
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.
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, ease the wear on your brakes, and reduce the shifting frequency to keep your transmission cooler.
The 2025 Ram 2500 has a towing capacity of up to 20,000 pounds when properly equipped with the right powertrain and packages. That's enough to tow almost anything, including several types of large watercraft, a large camper, a livestock trailer, a flatbed trailer, and many more possibilities. Visit our dealership, DARCARS CDJR of Silver Spring, to learn more about these capabilities in person.
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