Ram 2500 Towing Capacity Review
The Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds when properly equipped. There’s a lot that goes into this number, so if you’re doing the heavy lifting around Denton, Carrollton, and Flower Mound, TX, our team at Denton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is here to break down all the numbers.
Are you ready to hitch up and tow? Let’s go!
What’s the Ram 2500 Towing Capacity?
The heart of the operation in a Ram 2500 is the standard 6.4L HEMI® V8 gas engine. It boasts 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. It provides a towing capacity of 17,540 pounds when properly configured, so you’ll be able to tow things like a medium-size helicopter, a small school bus, or industrial equipment.
If you’re looking to pull the maximum 20,000-pound towing capacity, you’ll need the available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6. It provides 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of diesel-powered torque.
Do you have some lumber or an extra set of tools? If you’d rather leave the trailer at home, you can toss it all in the bed. The Ram 2500 has a maximum payload of 4,010 pounds when properly equipped. It’s also available with an 8-foot or 6.4-foot bed, so you’ll have all the room you need to stow everything.
Smart Towing Technologies
When you’re ready to hitch up and go, you’ll be able to easily line up the truck with the trailer thanks to the optional Trailer 360° Surround View Camera. There’s also the available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension. It includes a Bed Lowering Mode, which helps make it easy to hook everything up.
Once you’re out on the road, there are several standard and available safety systems that’ll help you command and maintain control of your haul. They could include:
- Standard Electronic Stability Control
- Standard Trailer Sway Damping
- Available Trailer Brake Controller
- Available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System
There’s also the available Blind Spot Monitoring and Cross Path Detection system. It comes with Tag Trailer Detection, so when you’re ready to change lanes, you’ll receive an alert if there’s a vehicle lurking alongside your truck or trailer.
Quick Guide to Towing with the Ram 2500
The first step to towing with the Ram 2500 is ensuring you have the right trailer hitch. There are five of them, rated from Class I to Class V. You’ll almost certainly need a Class V trailer hitch, as it offers the highest tow rating of around 20,000 pounds, so you’ll be able to take full advantage of your truck’s power.
Pro tip: When towing large loads, it’s always a good idea to use a weight distribution hitch. Traditional hitches put almost all the trailer weight on the rear axle, while a weight distribution system will disburse some of the weight to the front axle. This helps with handling and control.
Remember when you’re out on the road to leave yourself plenty of following distance. This will ensure you can gradually stop to let the brakes of your truck sync up with the trailer brakes. This will also help keep them from overheating, while bringing all that extra weight to a halt.
Put the Power of the Ram 2500 to the Test!
Now that you know how much the Ram 2500 can tow, you’re ready to take on the biggest jobs around Denton, Carrollton, and Flower Mound, Texas.
If you’d like to take a test drive or need a hand getting your truck set up for towing, contact us at Denton CDJR.
