2020 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 towing capacity
The 2020 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 tows up to 12,560 lb. That figure requires Quad Cab 4x2, 3.92 axle, Max Tow Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 12,560 lb puts roughly 1,507 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2020 Ram 1500's best-case payload of 2,300 lb, that leaves about 793 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch — which is why this engine will run out of payload before it runs out of towing capacity.
Against the other 2020 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 12,560 lb | this page | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,730 lb | −4,830 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 12,750 lb | +190 lb | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft |
The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,560 lb | 17,700 lb | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 12,560 lb | 17,700 lb | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 12,560 lb | 17,700 lb | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 12,560 lb | 17,700 lb | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
Source: Ram 2020 1500 Towing & Payload Chart.
Common questions
How much can a 2020 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 tow?
Up to 12,560 lb, configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.92 axle, Max Tow Package. The engine makes 260 hp and 480 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 17,700 lb. Your own truck's rating depends on its cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio, and is printed on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
How much less does the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 tow than the top 2020 Ram 1500 engine?
The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque is rated at 12,750 lb, which is 190 lb more than the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6's 12,560 lb. Whether that gap matters depends on payload — tongue weight, not towing capacity, is what most half-ton owners actually run out of first.
Does the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 need the tow package to reach 12,560 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes Quad Cab 4x2, 3.92 axle, Max Tow Package. Without the factory tow package — the upgraded receiver, wiring, cooling and in most cases a specific axle ratio — the same engine is rated substantially lower.
Related
Check your door jamb. The figures here are the maximum ratings for a properly equipped truck in its best towing configuration. Your specific truck's cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and options all lower it. The certification label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual are the authority for your vehicle. Source: Ram 2020 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.