The RAM lineup is filled with incredible pickup trucks, stylish on the inside and out and packed full of great content that is sure to help you enjoy each and every experience you have behind the wheel. Of course, they’re also incredibly powerful and capable vehicles. If you’re looking to purchase a new truck for some specific types of jobs, you might be interested in finding out just how capable the RAM trucks are. It can be important to know exactly how much weight a pickup can handle, so we thought we’d give you the rundown on towing capacity for the entire lineup.

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When it comes to towing capabilities, Ram is the best. Ram trucks are known for being high quality work trucks with a sense of luxury, and they are perfect for tackling any task that it encounters. Let’s take a look at what makes the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 so good at towing, and let’s break down the technology involved. 

First, let’s see the engines that power these trucks, as this is an important factor in towing capabilities. The Ram 1500 offers the choice of a 3.6L Pentastar V6 gas engine with Class-Exclusive eTorque mild-hybrid powertrain, a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6, and two powerful HEMI V8 options. Next is the 2500 and the 3500, which have three engine options available for selection. The first is a standard 410 horsepower 6.4-liter V8. Next are two variants of a Cummins diesel engine. The first produces 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque, while the second produces 400 horsepower and a whopping 1075 lb-ft of torque, and is only available on the 3500. 

When it comes to the towing capabilities of these engines, they all perform exceptionally well. The lowest towing capacity on the 1500 is 7,730 pounds, while the highest towing capabilities goes up to 12,560 pounds. On the 2500 the towing capacity starts at 14,370 pounds, while the max goes up to 16,870 pounds. Finally, the 3500 when fully equipped produces an insane amount of towing capacity, getting up to 37,100 pounds! This means that the fully equipped Ram 3500 could tow a fire truck. Impressive. 

The engine and truck you choose have a large effect on the towing capacity you get, but so does the Smart Towing technology that you can equip to your Ram truck. These towing technologies include trailer reverse steering control, air suspension system, forward collision warning system, cargo view and backup cameras, trailer tow mirrors, blind spot monitoring with rear cross path, and trailer detection. Let’s go more in depth into what each of these systems entail. 

Forward Collision Warning System – This system has sensors on the front of the truck that sense when a vehicle in front of you slows down and alerts you with both visual and audio warnings, as well as activating the brakes for you.

Trailer Reverse Steering Control – The available trailer reverse steering control couples with the 360° surround-view Camera system and simplifies the trailer reversing process by allowing you to use the trailer steering knob to control your trailer’s direction as you back up while the system controls the truck’s steering wheel.

Trailer Tow Mirrors with Spotter Lamps – Available trailer tow mirrors with spotter lamps are mounted on arms that can be folded out, giving you a wider and clearer view when towing a trailer.

Air Suspension System – The available air suspension systems level the body of the truck during use and are height adjustable to make hitching up gooseneck, fifth wheel, and conventional trailers easy.

Cargo View and Back-up Cameras – Both available cargo view and back up cameras display views on the central infotainment display to assist with properly lining up your hitch and trailer.

Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection – This system scans the blind spot zones beside and behind the vehicle to help ensure trailer safety while maneuvering, while automatically sensing and accounting for the length of the trailer.

There’s also additional systems such as electronic stability, trailer sway control, adaptive cruise control, trailer tire pressure monitoring, and electronic roll mitigation. If you’re looking for the best trucks at towing, look no further than a 2022 Ram.

There is a significant amount of history rooted in the Dodge Power Wagon, the first one being produced all the way back in 1945, at the conclusion of the second World War. It’s been 75 years since this truck was introduced, and to commemorate this Dodge has revealed the 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary edition. Let’s take a look at the special features this truck has.

When looking at this truck you’ll find a multitude of homages dedicated to honoring the Power Wagon’s heritage. There’s multiple badges featured all over this vehicle that say “Power Wagon 75 Years of Service” and “Power Wagon 75.” You can find these badges on the door, the door inserts, and on the seats, while the grille of this truck has been fitted with a back mesh that has a gunmetal-finish Ram badge. The Power Wagon has been seated on beadlock-capable 17-inch wheels that are wrapped in 33-inch tires. Performance wise, this Anniversary Edition truck presents a 410-hp 6.4-liter V-8 engine, with a 1,466-pound payload capacity and the ability to tow up to 9,910 pounds. 

The 75th Anniversary Edition Power Wagon is a very impressive truck that has high attention to detail that you can find all over the vehicle. Many great features are present, which make this truck feel like a complete, and awesome package. Expect the Power Wagon to be available for purchase at the end of the year for $66,945. 

Ram has created the “Built To Serve Edition” line of 1500 trucks. This line commemorates each branch of the United States Armed Forces, and the latest to be released is the U.S. Air Force edition. September 18th was the Air Force’s 73rd birthday, so this special edition truck is coming out right on time. Let’s take a look at some of the great features that the Built To Serve 1500 Air Force Edition offers.

The first thing you’ll see is an aeronautical-inspired theme with Billet Silver and Anvil exterior color options, as well as a black interior and black upholstery with Light Diesel Gray accent stitching. These colors are meant to pay tribute to the Air Force while also looking incredible. The United States flag is included as a decal, as well as a “Built To Serve” decal on both of the rear quarter panels. An all-black grille and surround, black-bezel premium lightning, black bumpers, and 20-inch aluminum wheels with a Technical Gray finish are also featured. Other accents, such as black badges, dual four-inch black exhaust tips, and black wheel-to-wheel side steps really bring this blacked-out design together and bring this special edition truck to the next level.

Dodge wanted to make the Air Force Edition and all the other Built To Serve Edition’s to have personalization available. “Built To Serve” embroidered velcro panels are featured on the front seat, and also on the front of each seat’s inboard shoulder panel. This makes it so owners can apply their own patches, whether that may be patches from the military, or any other patches that you want. 

The Built To Serve Edition 1500 trucks are available with all body styles and powertrains. The package will be an additional $2795 premium to the cost of the Ram 1500. If you want to express your patriotism as well as drive a great truck, the Built To Serve package is perfect for you.