Model Specs for RAM Towing near El Paso TX

 Even though many SUVs can handle moderate towing work, pickup trucks are the true masters of pulling heavy loads. From full-size 1500s to heavy-duty 2500s and 3500s, RAM towing near El Paso TX has a range of options to suit your needs.

 

RAM 1500

Since the latest generation's debut in 2019, the RAM 1500 is a top-rated light duty pickup that sets the bar for this class in terms of ride comfort, a quality interior, and tech integration while still delivering solid towing and hauling capabilities. 

Major upgrades to this RAM generation include more high-strength steel (98%) in the frame to help add stiffness and durability. This assists in providing a towing capacity of up to 12,750 lbs and up to 2,300 lbs payload. Also included are new aluminum body panels to decrease weight and increase fuel economy.

There are now four different engine options available for the 2020 RAM trucks, and each one provides different specs for RAM towing near El Paso TX. If you're hauling farming supplies like fertilizer or feed you won't need as much power because your loads won't be as hea vy. If you need to pull a livestock or horse trailer, naturally you'll want and need more power.

The 3.6 liter Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque comes standard on every RAM trim and puts out 305 hp with 269 ft-lb of torque. Maximum towing capacity is 7,730 lbs.

Available on all 2020 & 2021 RAM 1500s, the 5.7 liter HEMI V8 engine with eTorque gets up to 395 hp/410 lb-ft torque for maximum towing capacity of 12,750 lbs.

The 5.7 liter HEMI V8 without eTorque delivers the same hp and torque specs as above, but payload and towing capacities are lowered to a maximum towing of 11,610 lbs.

Also available on the 1500, the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel V6 provides 260 hp and 480lg-ft of torque. This engine maximizes towing and payload capacities, and has a 12,560 lb maximum towing capacity.

RAM Towing near El Paso TX: Payload

Your truck's payload capacity is the amount of weight it can safely carry in the cabin and bed. So if you need maximum payload capacity, the standard Pentastar V6 with eTorque is the way to go, with a max payload of 2300 lbs.

Not only the engine, but the way your truck is put together can significantly affect what it can do. Factors such as cab size, bed length, and the wheel drive systems need to be considered as well. For the 2020 & 2021 RAM 1500 you can decide between three different cab and bed choices:

♦   Crew Cab with 5' 7" bed         
♦   Crew Cab with 6' 4" bed       
♦   Quad Cab with 6' 4" bed

An 8-speed automatic transmission comes standard on all RAM 1500s. Rear-wheel drive is standard on most, but 4-wheel drive is available. 

Just as the cabin and bed combinations, there's a version of the RAM 1500 for almost every want, need, and budget. It comes in seven trims: 

• Tradesman
• Big Horn (known as Lone Star here in Texas)
• Rebel
• Laramie
• Long Horn
• Limited
• New for 2021 TRX (off-roading exclusive)

However, if the 1500 isn't strong or tough enough for the work you'll put it through, there's a bigger and badder RAM waiting for you. 

RAM 2500

This RAM is halfway between the light duty 1500 and heavy duty 3500. Because there's a wide range of needs for RAM towing near El Paso TX, there's many configurations for the 2500. You can choose from three cab styles, the two bed sizes, and either a 6.4 liter gasoline V8 or a turbo 6.7 liter inline-6 diesel engine. The same trims except the Rebel and TRX are offered, along with a Power Wagon version. 

The RAM 2500 got an upgraded interior for 2020, making it as nice as the 1500. With a maximum towing capacity of 19,680 lbs, it's an outstanding mix of capability and refinement.

 

RAM 3500

The 3500 is also available in a myriad of combinations with five trim levels (Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, longhorn, and Limited), two bed lengths, three cabs, and RWD or 4WD. You can choose a 6.4 liter gasoline V8 (with 410 hp, 429 lb-ft) and an 8-speed automatic, a 6.7 liter Cummins turbo inline-6 diesel (370 hp, 850 lb-ft)  and 6-speed automatic, or a high output version of the diesel with 400 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque! With this RAM towing near El Paso TX there's nothing you couldn't haul or tow.

No matter if you're a die-hard RAM fan or just looking for the best truck out there, you'll be hard pressed to find a more persuasive option. Stop by Viva RAM today and find a truck that makes work a pleasure.