What is the towing capacity offered by the RAM 1500?

The Ram 1500 is quite popular thanks to the towing capacity it offers; however, this maximum towing capacity varies according to the powertrain it is equipped with and the selected bed/cab configuration.

Chaput Automobile, your RAM dealership, tells you more about what type of towing capacity each trim level of this popular truck offers, in order to help you find which is best suited to your needs!

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity: Which trim is best for you?

The towing capacity offered by the Ram 1500 varies between 6,120 and 12,750 pounds, depending on selected trim level. Here is what to expect from each version of this RAM truck.

RAM 1500 Tradesman

The entry level trim, the RAM 1500 Tradesman can be equipped with a 5’7’’ or 6’4’’ bed, coupled with a Team or Quad cab, along with a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. This said, the towing capacity offered by the Tradesman trim can vary between 6,120 and 12,750 pounds; the latter is available with a 5.2 L V8 and a 4x2 drivetrain.

Big Horn

As for the Big Horn, it offers the same powertrains and configurations as the Tradesman trim level; so, logically, the towing capacity for this RAM 1500 model is the same, depending on selected configuration.

Sport

Only available with a 4x4 drivetrain, a 5.7 L V8 and a team cab, the RAM 1500 Sport can tow up to 11,499 pounds.

Rebel

Equipped with a 5.7 L V8, a team cab and a 4x4 drivetrain, the Rebel trim of the RAM 1500 offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 11,499 pounds.

Laramie

Offering the same configuration options as for the Sport and Rebel trims, the RAM 1500 Laramie can also tow up to 11,499 pounds, in optimal conditions.

Limited Longhorn

As for the RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn, it is equipped with a 5.7 L V8 and a team cab, coupled with a 5’ 7’’ or 6’ 4’’ bed; maximum towing capacity is 8,200 pounds.

Limited

Just like the RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn, the Limited model can tow up to 8,200 pounds. It offers a 5’ 7’’ or 6’ 4’’ bed, a 4x4 system and a V8.

TRX

Last but not least, the RAM 1500 TRX is equipped with a 6.2 L V8 turbo, a team cab and a 5’ 7’’ bed, for a maximum towing capacity of 8,100 pounds.

Towing Capacity for the RAM 1500: A summary table

To find out more about the towing capacities for the different 2023 RAM 1500 Trim levels or to learn more about our RAM financing options, come and visit us at Chaput Automobile today!