2025 Ram 1500 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) towing capacity
The 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) tows up to 11,580 lb — the highest rating offered that model year. That figure requires Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle, Max Tow Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at 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.
Against the other 2025 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) | 11,580 lb | this page | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 8,020 lb | −3,560 lb | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) | 8,380 lb | −3,200 lb | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft |
Common questions
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) tow?
Up to 11,580 lb, configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle, Max Tow Package. The engine makes 420 hp and 469 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 17,000 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.
Is the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) the best Ram 1500 engine for towing?
For the 2025 Ram 1500, yes — at 11,580 lb it carries the highest rating of any engine offered that year. The next closest is the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output). Configuration still matters more than most buyers expect: the wrong axle ratio or a heavier cab gives back more capacity than the gap between two engines.
Does the 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) need the tow package to reach 11,580 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 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 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.