The All-New 2019 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity and Specs

February 6th, 2019 by

All-New 2019 RAM 1500 towing trailer with tractor in Paris, KY

The 2019 All-New RAM 1500 towing capacity reaches up to 12,750 pounds when equipped with the available max engine option of 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque – more than enough to tow your boat to Kentucky Lake. Falling in line with the legacy of RAM trucks’ capability and reliability, the All-New 2019 RAM 1500 has been expertly fine-tuned to bring one of the nation’s most dependable half-ton trucks right up to the cutting edge. It sets a new benchmark from strength and capability – in fact, it’s the most capable RAM 1500 yet.

In this review of the RAM 1500 capabilities our RAM dealership will cover:

  • 2019 RAM 1500 Payload Capacity
  • 2019 RAM 1500 Engine Options
  • 2019 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity
  • 2019 RAM 1500 Towing Technology

All-New RAM 1500 Towing Capacity By Engine Variations

The All-New RAM 1500 max payload is 2,300 pound at capacity in the truck bed, and delivers an unbeatable towing capacity.

Here’s how towing breaks down by engine option:

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque: Towing capacity up to 7,730 pounds.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8: Towing capacity up to 11,610 pounds.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque: Towing capacity up to a Best-in-Class 12,750 pounds.

All-New RAM 1500 Engine Options

Two available engines are at the heart of RAM 1500 capability, and each one is available or fitted as standard with a state-of-the-art eTorque mild hybrid system that swaps out the old-fashioned alternator for a 48-volt battery-powered, belt-driven motor generator to improve everything from towing power to efficiency.

All-New RAM 1500 engine options include:

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque: Offers up to a Best-in-Class standard V6 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, plus a Best-in-Class 4×4 driving range of up to 624 miles.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8: Makes up to 395 and 410 lb-ft of torque.
  • 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque Mild Hybrid System: Makes up to 395 and 410 lb-ft of torque, plus Best-in-Class available V8 4×4 combined fuel economy and available V8 4×4 highway driving range

All-New RAM 1500 Towing Assistance Technology

Drivers can take advantage of available Class-Exclusive Active-Level™ Four Corner Air Suspension to maintain a balanced, level ride regardless of how heavy their payload is. The new Ram 1500 also offers a range of safety features that integrate with trailers for added peace of mind:

  • Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and New Automatic Trailer Detection
  • Lanesense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
  • Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking

2019 All-New RAM 1500 towing tractor on hills

Take Command of the All-New RAM 1500 by Visiting Our Showroom

Whether you want to explore performance and utility, check out the interior, compare the Crew Cab vs. Quad Cab, or explore RAM 1500 lease options, the team here at Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Paris can help. Simply contact our RAM dealeship today to find out more about the new RAM 1500 and our red RAM inventory.

If you need to be able to haul even more cargo, check out the 2018 RAM 2500 towing capacity.

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