2023 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

2023 RAM 1500 Towing a Boat

RAM trucks have a reputation among Peoria drivers for being able to handle tough jobs. The new RAM 1500 is no exception, especially when it comes to towing. How much can a RAM 1500 tow? The maximum 2023 RAM 1500 towing capacity is a massive 12,750 pounds when properly equipped. Let’s take a closer look at the tow capacity of a RAM 1500.

 

How Much Can a RAM 1500 Tow?

The RAM 1500 is not lacking for engine options, and each option packs a wallop when it comes to horsepower and torque, and is fully capable of dominating any Dunlap job site. Of course, the tow capacity of a RAM 1500 does vary by engine. How much can a RAM 1500 tow when equipped with a HEMI® compared to the other engines? Here is the 2023 RAM 1500 towing capacity by engine type:

3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque

  • 305 hp and 273 lb-ft of eTorque
  • Maximum 7,730-pound RAM 1500 towing capacity

5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque

  • 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of eTorque
  • Maximum 12,750-pound RAM 1500 towing capacity

3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine

  • 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque
  • Maximum 9,600-pound RAM 1500 towing capacity

6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8 Engine

  • 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque
  • RAM 1500 towing capacity is still TBD, but the 2022 model reached up to 8,100 pounds
  • 0-60 Acceleration time is only 4.5 seconds!

What Can the 2023 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity Handle?

The possibilities are nearly endless when you drive a truck capable of towing over 12,000 pounds. Here are just some of the things the 12,750-pound tow capacity of a RAM 1500 can handle:

What You Can Tow with the 2023 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

  • Large travel trailers
  • Large flatbed trailer
  • Small horse trailer
  • Car trailer
  • Popup camper
  • Some large boat trailers
  • Jet skis
  • Motorcycles
  • ATVs
  • Bass boat
  • Sailboat
  • Speed boat
  • Ski boat
  • Cabin cruiser

2023 RAM 1500 Towing Features

If you’ve done a lot of towing along our Bartonville roads, you know how important it is to have the right features. The RAM 1500 comes with a slew of features that can enhance your towing experience. Here are just a few:

  • RAM 1500 tow mirrors
  • Electronic Roll Mitigation
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • 360-degree Trailer Surround View Camera
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • 360-degree Surround View Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitoring system
  • Rear Cross Path Detection

Test Drive the New RAM 1500 at Sam Leman Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Peoria

The RAM 1500 is ready to start towing your boat, camper, trailer, or whatever you have in store for it. Come take it for a test drive. We’ll be happy to help you drive home in one of your own. And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our post on the RAM 1500 dimensions, as well as our other model research. We’re just down the road from Galesburg. So, drop by or contact us today.

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