RAM 1500s happen to be some of the most popular pickups on the road today. And when it comes to heavy-duty pickups, RAM is the brand you can depend on, no matter which model you choose. It should come as no surprise the RAM trucks have impressive capabilities, and the 2021 and 2022 models can help you tow or haul nearly anything! Thanks to their tremendous power output, they also happen to be favorites and some of the top contenders for RAM towing in Las Cruces, NM. So here's the question; just what is the towing capacity of RAM pickup trucks, and are they the top competitors within the class?
Continue reading for the highest ratings available with an empty truck. Adding features and options, items in the payload, or people will decrease the maximum towing capacity. Make sure never to exceed any of the weight ratings for the truck or trailer. Understanding the tow ratings and following them will provide a good base for those drivers planning to purchase a new trailer, and keep drivers and passengers safe.
RAM 1500
There's a lot of towing variety for shoppers looking into the RAM 1500. Keep in mind, however; the manufacturer recommends using a weight-distribution hitch for towing anything weighing more than 5,000 lbs.
The maximum towing capacity of 12,750 lbs can be achieved with the Tradesman Quad Cab arrangement with the 6-foot-4-inch bed, rear-wheel drive, and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 with eTorque (RAM's mild hybrid system). In addition, you'll need the Max Tow Package, which includes 18-by-8-inch wheels, LT275/65R18 tires, a full-size spare, a 3.92:1 axle ratio, and the Trailer-Tow Group. The Trailer Tow Group consists of a Class IX receiver hitch, trailer tow mirrors, and trailer brake controller.
The lowest tow rating of 6,290 lbs is available in various trims, including the Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, and Laramie Longhorn/Limited, and the Tradesman. The Big Horn/Lone Star, and Laramie Longhorn/Limited couplings are the same but go by different names, depending on where it's sold. These configurations are crew-cab models (the largest cab of the 1500) with the 3.6-liter V6, the 6-foot-4-inch bed, the 3.21 axle ratio, and four-wheel drive.
2500 RAM Towing in Las Cruces, NM
To kick things up a few notches, choose the RAM 2500, which offers impressive performance on its own. But add the innovative towing features, and this truck will handle almost anything you throw its way. You must choose between two engines: the featured 6.4-liter V8 that delivers 410 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque, or an available 6.7-liter inline-6 turbo diesel that puts out 370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque.
The V8 engine naturally gives you more horsepower, but the Cummins Turbo Diesel is the way to go if your focus is extra towing power. The basic setup equates to a towing capacity of 19,370 lbs, with a max payload of 4,520 lbs. Depending on which trim you select, the RAM 2500 can tow up to 10 tons!
RAM 3500 Towing
If you need to haul huge pieces of equipment, machinery, or any other super heavy load, the RAM 3500 is the one for the job. The same Cummins Turbo Diesel mentioned with the RAM 2500 is the base engine in this one, but another diesel is offered for the highest tow rating. This 6.7-liter Cummins inline-6 delivers 400 hp and a mind-blowing 1,075 lb-ft of torque! How much will it pull? How does a phenomenal 37,100 lbs sound? And the 7,680 lb payload is pretty extraordinary too!
In conclusion
As you can see, there are many choices when it comes to RAM towing in Las Cruces, NM. Visit Viva CJDRF at 860 N. Telshor Blvd in beautiful Las Cruces for a closer look and a test drive of each to help you decide.
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