2025 Ram 1500 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque towing capacity
The 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque tows up to 8,020 lb. That figure requires Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 8,020 lb puts roughly 962 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 1,408 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2025 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 8,020 lb | this page | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) | 11,580 lb | +3,560 lb | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (High Output) | 8,380 lb | +360 lb | 540 hp / 521 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 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart.
Common questions
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque tow?
Up to 8,020 lb, configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle. The engine makes 305 hp and 269 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 13,300 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 2025 Ram 1500 engine?
The 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) is rated at 11,580 lb, which is 3,560 lb more than the 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque's 8,020 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 8,020 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 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.