2021 Ram 1500 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque towing capacity
The 2021 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque tows up to 7,730 lb. That figure requires Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 7,730 lb puts roughly 928 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2021 Ram 1500's best-case payload of 2,300 lb, that leaves about 1,372 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2021 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,730 lb | this page | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 12,750 lb | +5,020 lb | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 12,560 lb | +4,830 lb | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,020 lb | 13,300 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 2019 | 7,730 lb | 13,000 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
Source: Ram 2021 1500 Towing & Payload Chart.
Common questions
How much can a 2021 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque tow?
Up to 7,730 lb, configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle. The engine makes 305 hp and 269 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 13,000 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 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque tow than the top 2021 Ram 1500 engine?
The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque is rated at 12,750 lb, which is 5,020 lb more than the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque's 7,730 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 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque need the tow package to reach 7,730 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle. 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 2021 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.