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Ram 2500 Towing Capacity Review

Ram 2500 Towing Capacity


When it comes to sheer power and performance, the Ram 2500 towing capacity stands out in the crowd. Towing a maximum of 20,000 pounds1, this truck redefines what it means to have a powerful and versatile work machine in your driveway. In this in-depth review, the Lake Keowee CDJR team will take you on a journey into the heart of a heavy-duty truck that gets the job done.

No matter if you’re a professional hauling material for the job site, a weekend warrior tackling DIY projects around your home, or an avid traveler seeking the ultimate companion for towing your fifth wheel on cross-country adventures, the Ram 2500 is your ticket to unbridled capability and freedom.


2025 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity at a Glance

  • The Ram 2500 towing capacity can be as high as 20,000 pounds1 thanks to the available High-Output Cummins® engine.
  • While the standard HEMI V-8 tows less (up to 17,750 pounds1), it can carry more payload, achieving the maximum Ram 2500 payload capacity of 4,420 pounds.2
  • Either engine can deliver the ability to tow heavy items like a horse trailer or a sizable boat.
  • Features like Trailer Reverse Steering Control are available and make the Ram 2500 a convenient and advanced towing machine.

2025 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: How Heavy a Load Can it Pull?

If you’re ready to hit the pavement and get work done, you’ll love how the 2025 Ram 2500 tow capacity lets you tow up to 20,000 pounds when properly equipped, which is perfect for heavy-duty jobs of all kinds. This incredible maximum towing capacity is thanks to the available 6.7-liter High-Output Cummins® turbo-diesel engine that boasts 1,075 pound-feet of torque.

2025 Ram 2500 Payload Capacity

With a remarkable maximum payload capacity of 4,420 pounds,2 this truck’s capabilities extend far beyond the mighty Ram 2500 max towing capacity. This hefty payload capacity is available with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine, and it opens up a world of possibilities for truck owners, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of tasks and adventures.

With 8-foot and 6-foot 4-inch bed options available, you can load up your 2025 Ram 2500 truck with materials, tools, and equipment for the job site or your home, your camping gear, a slide-in truck camper, feed for livestock, sports equipment, and so much more.

This truck isn’t just great for the everyday truck enthusiast; it’s also made for business and commercial needs. In fact, the Ram 2500 truck is part of our commercial vehicle lineup due to its versatility and capability.


Ram 2500 Engine Specs and Performance

2025 Ram 2500 Engine Specs and Performance

The Ram 2500 towing capacity is made possible by the two engine options that it offers.

First, the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine comes standard in the 2025 Ram 2500 lineup. This engine provides 405 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. If you’re looking for the most payload capacity available, this is the engine for you. This engine provides a maximum payload rating of 4,420 pounds,2 along with a maximum towing capability of 17,750 pounds.1

The available 6.7-liter High-Output Cummins® turbo-diesel engine ups the ante with its maximum available towing capacity of 20,000 pounds.1 This powerful engine provides a lower payload rating of 2,740 pounds,2 but makes up for it with one of the smoothest power outputs available.


2024 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity

What Can You Tow With the 2025 Ram 2500?

The maximum 20,000-pound1 towing capacity of the 2025 Ram 2500 truck opens up a world of towing possibilities. This kind of towing prowess means you can confidently hitch up a wide range of trailers and equipment, making this truck a dependable companion for various tasks and adventures. Examples of loads you can tow with this truck include:

  • Large trailers and RVs: This truck effortlessly handles sizable travel trailers and fifth-wheel campers.
  • Heavy equipment: The Ram 2500 towing capacity lets you transport heavy machinery for construction and job sites.
  • Horse and livestock trailers: Equestrians and farmers can rely on the Ram 2500 to tow horse trailers, livestock carriers, and agricultural equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Boats and watercraft: Hauling many types of boats and watercraft is a breeze for the Ram 2500 truck.
  • Utility and cargo trailers: The Ram 2500 truck can easily handle utility and cargo trailers of many sizes.

The Ram 2500 is a powerful presence amongst all new CDJR inventory at our Ram truck dealership. Whether you have towing needs for work or recreation, this robust truck will not disappoint.


2025 Ram 2500 Trim Levels and Packages

The new Ram 2500 truck comes in seven different trim models that are well-appointed and well-suited to the varying needs and lifestyles of many truck enthusiasts. The trim lineup includes the following models:

  • Ram 2500 Tradesman
  • Ram 2500 Big Horn
  • Ram 2500 Laramie
  • Ram 2500 Rebel
  • Ram 2500 Power Wagon
  • Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn
  • Ram 2500 Limited

Drivers have an option between a Regular Cab, Crew Cab, or Mega Cab configuration, depending on the trim.

Packages available that enhance your Ram 2500 towing experience include:

  • Tow-Mode Digital Rearview Mirror Package: This package comes with a digital rearview mirror with camera angles for the length of your trailer and behind your trailer.
  • Tow Technology Plus Group: This package provides a digital rearview mirror with side cameras, Trailer Reverse Steering Control, and preparation for your auxiliary switches.
  • Towing Technology Group: This package has a Surround-View Camera System, Trailer Reverse Guidance, trailer TPMS, and a cargo-view camera.

Tow-Enhancing Features of the 2025 Ram 2500

Depending on which trim level stands out to you the most, you’ll find various features and amenities on the Ram 2500 truck. Many of the available features provide premium comforts and cutting-edge technology for convenience and to enhance your overall driving and towing experience.

This powerful truck offers a rugged exterior with a RamBox Cargo Management system in the truck’s bed. This feature provides two lockable and drainable storage bins with LED lighting, perfect for storing your tools, and gear. Plus, you’ll find an available exterior 115-volt power outlet for powering your tools at the job site or on the go.

Using the 2025 Ram 2500 tow capacity is made easier with telescopic trailer tow mirrors that help enhance your visibility when towing a trailer. They can extend and retract whenever you need them to, helping you get your truck into tight parking spots.

Also available, the auto-leveling rear air suspension system includes a bed-lowering mode to bring the suspension to its lowest position for easier trailer hookup. You can also get integrated towing hardware with a factory-installed rear-axle structural cross member, complete with mounting hardware for a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch.

With the available advanced digital cluster, you can view vehicle dynamics and diagnostics, your trailer tire pressures, turn-by-turn navigation, and much more on a full-color 12-inch screen right in your field of view. Other available features of the Digital Cluster Display include Trailer Tow Pages, where you can check additional essential information, such as your trailer lights and brake status.

Experience Robust Capability With the Ram 2500 Towing Capacity

It’s no secret that the Ram 2500 tow capacity makes this truck highly desirable in the landscape of heavy-duty trucks. With the available engine options providing up to 20,000 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped and up to 4,420 pounds of payload capacity,2 there isn’t much this truck can’t handle.

If you’re looking for a robust truck capable of handling tough jobs but still comfortable enough for cross-country road trips, explore our new Ram 2500 inventory at Lake Keowee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can a Ram 2500 HD tow?

For 2025, the Ram 2500 HD can tow up to 20,000 pounds.1 This towing capacity requires the selection of the available 6.7-liter High-Output Cummins® turbo-diesel engine. The standard 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 lets the Ram 2500 tow up to 17,750 pounds,1 though this gasoline V-8 engine does provide the highest Ram 2500 payload capacity of 4,420 pounds.2

Which Ram 2500 engine is best for towing?

The Ram 2500 truck’s available 6.7-liter High-Output Cummins® turbo-diesel inline-six engine is the best for towing, as it provides the highest Ram 2500 towing capacity, which is a maximum of 20,000 pounds.1 Conversely, though, the standard HEMI V-8 is the best Ram 2500 engine for payload capacity, as it is able to provide up to 4,420 pounds2 of capacity.

What is the towing capacity of the Ram 2500 vs. 3500?

The 2025 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds1 vs. the 2025 Ram 3500 truck’s maximum towing capacity of 36,610 pounds.1 The Ram 2500 has a maximum payload capacity of 4,420 pounds,2 which goes up against the 7,590-pound maximum payload capacity of the Ram 3500. However, the Ram 2500 tends to cost less, and both trucks have the same engines.

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1When properly equipped. See dealer for details.

2When properly equipped. Max payload ratings shown for base configuration. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload weights. Contact dealer for details.

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