2022 RAM 2500 Towing Capacity

2022 RAM 2500 Towing a Boat

 

The RAM 2500 is one of RAM’s signature heavy-duty pickup trucks, made for drivers who want to take on the toughest challenges in and around Portland. The RAM 2500 is a heavier-duty version of the classic RAM 1500, offering higher performance specs and more towing power alongside advanced towing features and rugged off-road capability. The RAM 2500 towing capacity is affected by which engine you choose, so the team at Dick Hannah RAM has put together a guide detailing everything you need to know below.

 

 

RAM 2500 Towing Capacity by Engine

How much can a RAM 2500 tow? The answer depends on which of the two engine configurations you end up choosing. You can pick between the standard 6.4L V8 engine, which offers a max towing capacity of 17,540 pounds, or you can spring for the upgraded 6.4L Turbo Diesel I6, which ups the towing capacity to a staggering 20,000 pounds. Here are the details:

6.4L HEMI® V8 Engine:

  • Towing: 17,540 pounds
  • Payload: 4,010 pounds
  • 410 hp / 429 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission

6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 Engine:

  • Towing: 20,000 pounds
  • Payload: 3,160 pounds
  • 370 hp / 850 lb-ft of torque
  • 6-speed automatic transmission

Other RAM 2500 Towing Features

The RAM 2500 towing capacity is supported by a full package of innovative towing features, designed to make hauling cargo around Beaverton and beyond as easy and safe as possible. Here are some of the features and amenities you can expect from the 2022 RAM 2500 tow package:

  • Bed Lowering Mode
  • Dynamic Centerline Display with Hook Up Assist
  • 12,000-Pound Rated Warn® Zeon-12 Winch
  • BILSTEIN® Gas-Charged Monotube Shocks
  • Front and Rear Locking Differentials
  • Electronic Front Sway Bar
  • 360° Surround View Camera with Trailer Reverse Guidance View
  • Trailer Camera Wiring
  • And More!

Discover the RAM 2500 at Dick Hannah RAM

Ready to learn more about the RAM 2500’s impressive capabilities? Contact our office for more information on all things Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM! You can also reach out with any questions about what we’ve discussed above, and a member of our team will be happy to help you out. If you want to see how the RAM 2500 handles on the Hillsboro roads, contact us or stop by the dealership and we’ll set up a test drive so you can get behind the wheel. Finally, if you’re ready to start the process of bringing a RAM home for yourself, be sure to check out our finance center.

 

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