If you’ve got a hefty job to do in the Wilsonville, Woodburn, and Portland, OR, area, then you need a truck with the strength to get the job done. That’s probably why you’re wondering about the 2020 Ram 1500 towing capacity.
Well, whether you’re towing a boat over to the coast or heading to the worksite, this pickup has the stuff you need. Keep reading to learn more about the towing capacity of the 2020 Ram 1500. Then, contact the team at Wilsonville CDJR to try it out for yourself!
The powertrain plays a big part in what kind of towing capacity your Ram 1500 gets, and the 2020 model gives you four very powerful engines to pick from:
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3.6L Pentastar® V6 w/ eTorque |
5.7L HEMI® V8 |
5.7L HEMI® V8 w/ eTorque |
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 |
Horsepower |
305 horsepower |
395 horsepower |
395 horsepower |
260 horsepower |
Torque |
269 lb-ft |
410 lb-ft |
410 lb-ft |
480 lb-ft |
Max. Towing Capacity |
7,730 pounds |
11,610 pounds |
12,750 pounds |
12,560 pounds |
As you can see, certain engines are going to give you a higher towing capacity than others.
If you have a really heavy load to tow, you’ll probably want to equip your truck with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine. It’s available with eTorque technology, which improves its towing capacity by 1,140 pounds compared to this engine without eTorque.
The HEMI® and EcoDiesel engines are great for heavy-duty towing endeavors, like lightly-loaded horse trailers, RVs, and sailboats. If you only do recreational towing of small boats, personal watercraft, or equipment trailers, then you’ll do just fine with the standard Pentastar® V6 engine.
Something you might not expect to affect your new Ram 1500 towing capacity is the cab and bed options. The truth is, these factors can actually make a big impact on your truck’s capability.
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Quad Cab, 6-foot, 4-inch box |
Crew Cab, 5-foot 7-inch box |
Crew Cab, 6-foot, 4-inch box |
Seats |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Cargo Volume |
61.5 cubic feet |
53.9 cubic feet |
61.5 cubic feet |
Max Towing Capacity |
12,750 pounds |
11,540 pounds |
11,490 pounds |
To get the most out of your truck’s towing capacity, you’ll want to choose the Quad Cab and pair it with the 5.7L HEMI® engine with eTorque.
Just like the Crew Cab, the Quad Cab seats five passengers. However, it has almost 10 inches less rear-seat legroom. The smaller body of this cab configuration decreases its curb weight and increases its overall towing capacity.
However, the Crew Cab options give you a towing capacity of more than 11,000 pounds, which is still impressive. Plus, with its additional 10 inches of rear-seat legroom, it may be a better fit for getaways with the whole family.
Do you want to look a little closer at the 2020 Ram 1500 towing capacity? Then come to our Ram dealership and we’ll show you how to get the most out of your truck in the Portland, Wilsonville, and Woodburn, Oregon, area.
Contact us to schedule your test drive today!
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