2025 Ram 1500 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) towing capacity
The 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) tows up to 8,380 lb. That figure requires RHO Crew Cab 4x4.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 8,380 lb puts roughly 1,006 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 1,364 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2025 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) | 8,380 lb | this page | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 8,020 lb | −360 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) | 11,580 lb | +3,200 lb | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft |
Common questions
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) tow?
Up to 8,380 lb, configured as RHO Crew Cab 4x4. The engine makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 14,500 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 Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) tow than the top 2025 Ram 1500 engine?
The 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) is rated at 11,580 lb, which is 3,200 lb more than the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output)'s 8,380 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 Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) need the tow package to reach 8,380 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes RHO Crew Cab 4x4. 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 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.