If you're shopping around for a new pickup truck-particularly a Ram 2500-we're sure you're looking at the towing capacities of your options. Still, how can drivers in Monroe Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, and Asbury Park learn more about the Ram 2500 towing capacity?
Drumroll, please-our Ram 2500 towing capacity guide made by your friends at Freehold Dodge. Check out the details of how much pull you'll get with each Ram 2500 model and you can decide for yourself how much you'll need to drag around from job to job or vacation to vacation. Contact us here if you have any questions while reading.
More Power, More Pull
Similar to the Ram 1500, the towing capacity of the Ram 2500 depends on the engine size-makes sense, right? With the variety of engines to choose from, the Ram 2500 offers a wide range of towing capacities. So, hitch up as little or as much as you want!
We've broken down the towing capacities and maximum payload by engine size and then by model, so you can easily refer to this guide when looking for your next Ram 2500.
5.7L V8 Hemi® CNG
- Tradesman: Towing capacity of 7,680 pounds with a maximum payload of 2,350 pounds
- SLT: Towing capacity of 7,560 pounds with a maximum payload of 2,234 pounds
5.7L V8 Hemi®
- Tradesman: Towing capacity of 13,890 pounds with a maximum payload of 3,059 pounds
- SLT: Towing capacity of 13,880 pounds with a maximum payload of 4,051 pounds
6.4L V8 Hemi® MDS
- Tradesman: Towing capacity of 16,320 pounds with a maximum payload of 3,987 pounds
- SLT: Towing capacity of 16,240 pounds with a maximum payload of 3,810 pounds
6.7L Cummins® Diesel
- Tradesman: Towing capacity of 17,980 pounds with a maximum payload of 3,059 pounds
- SLT: Towing capacity of 17,600 pounds with a maximum payload of 2,871 pounds
As you can see, you get a ton of options when trying to decide how much weight you need to pull around with you. Now, let's look at some of the additional features that are available in the Ram 2500 to make your towing life a lot easier.
Additional Towing Features
Along with the choices you have regarding your towing capabilities in the Ram 2500, you can also decide which available towing features you think would be good additions for your truck's performance.
Such options include:
- A trailer harness connector
- Heavy-Duty hooks
- Tow/Haul Mode Select
When you purchase a Ram 2500, you can select any of these additional towing features to make pulling that extra weight around that much easier.
Come Check Out the Ram 2500 Today!
If you like what you're reading about the different towing options in the Ram 2500, schedule a test drive today at Freehold Dodge.
Proudly serving the areas of Monroe Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, and Asbury Park, we'll be happy to show you all of the great features the Ram 2500 has to offer. Of course, you can ask us any questions in the meantime regarding your next pickup.