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2021 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

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Whether you’ve got big jobs or big boats to take care of, Kansas City light duty truck drivers should give the 2021 RAM 1500 a second look. You’ve got up to 12,750 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped, more than you can get on the Ford F-150 or the Chevy Silverado. We’re here to help you find the RAM 1500 for you at Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and we can even help you value your trade for when it’s time to upgrade.

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Engine Specs

How much can a RAM 1500 tow? You can get up to 12,750 pounds of towing capacity on the RAM 1500, but to start, you can expect an immensely powerful 7,730 pounds of towing capacity. What does each engine offer for your Blue Springs drive? Have a look:

Standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6

What makes the Pentastar® V6 so special? Like every RAM 1500 engine, it comes with a class-exclusive TorqueFlite® eight-speed automatic transmission.

  • 7,730-pound max towing capacity
  • 269 lb-ft of torque
  • 305 hp

Available 5.L HEMI® V8

  • 11,610-pound max towing capacity
  • 410 lb-ft of torque
  • 395 hp

Available 3.0L EcoDiesel V6

Want best-in-class torque and towing capacity for diesel? Here’s your new favorite engine!

  • 12,560-pound max towing capacity
  • 480 lb-ft of torque
  • 260 hp

Available 5.7L HEMI® V8

With class-exclusive e-Torque mild hybrid technology, you can grab yourself an extra 130 lb-ft of torque for your Independence work or play.

  • 12,750-pound max towing capacity
  • 410 lb-ft of torque
  • 395 hp

6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8

Want torque on demand? This is how you get it! With the supercharged HEMI® V8, you can get a maximum RPM of 14,600 and a stunning 0-60 time of just 4.5 seconds.

  • 118-mph top speed
  • 650 lb-ft of torque
  • 702 hp

To see how the 2022 RAM 1500 towing capacity and performance shapes up against the 2021 model, visit Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

How Much Can a RAM 1500 Tow When Properly Equipped?

Want to know how to boost your RAM 1500 towing capacity? With this available technology, you can get your towing to truly absurd heights:

  • Hill Start Assist
  • Trailer Light Check
  • Trailer-Tow Power-Fold Mirrors
  • Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Electronic Roll Mitigation
  • Electronic Stability Control and Trailer Sway Control
  • Available multifunction tailgate with signature 60/40 split doors
  • Available 360° Surround View Camera
  • Available Power-Fold Tow Mirrors
  • Available Trailer Camera Wiring
  • And more!

And if you’re looking for payload, depending on the trim you pick, you can expect somewhere between 1,242 and 2,322 pounds of payload. If you want more, you’ve got the RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 to look at.

Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Are Your RAM Truck Leaders

Get a RAM truck that’s perfect for you by coming to Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. Be ready for anything that comes your way by getting into a RAM truck. We’ve got tons of trucks on our lot for you to look at, and can’t wait to show you how many options you have. Contact us, and we’ll tell you all about what we can do for you.

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