2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity
The 2025 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,580 lb with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output). Below is every engine offered that year with its own rating, and the configuration each one requires.
Towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Power | Max towing | GCWR | Configuration required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft | 8,020 lb | 13,300 lb | Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft | 11,580 lb | 17,000 lb | Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle, Max Tow Package |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft | 8,380 lb | 14,500 lb | RHO Crew Cab 4x4 |
Source: Ram 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart.
What that actually means loaded
Towing the full 11,580 lb puts roughly 1,390 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2025 Ram 1500's best-case payload of 2,370 lb, that leaves about 980 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch itself.
That calculation uses the maximum payload figure, which belongs to a stripped work-truck configuration. A loaded crew cab of the same model year typically carries several hundred pounds less. Read the yellow label in your door jamb — it gives your truck's real number, not the brochure's.
Common questions
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow?
Up to 11,580 lb with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output), configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle, Max Tow Package. The lowest-rated engine that year, the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, tows 8,020 lb. Your truck's own rating depends on cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio.
What is the payload of a 2025 Ram 1500?
Maximum payload for the 2025 Ram 1500 is 2,370 lb in its highest-payload configuration. That figure covers passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight combined, so pulling a 11,580 lb trailer at 12% tongue weight uses about 1,390 lb of it before anyone gets in the truck.
Does a 2025 Ram 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum?
Yes. Peak ratings assume the factory tow package — the upgraded hitch receiver, wiring, transmission cooling and in most cases a specific axle ratio. A truck without it is rated substantially lower even with the same engine.
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Full breakdown: 2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Other years and specs
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 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.