Red RAM 2500 towing a flatbed trailer in the desert.

What’s the Towing Capacity of the 2021 RAM 2500?


Power to Get the Job Done

No matter how many fancy gadgets, state of the art technology, nor hefty features a pickup truck owns, every truck’s right of passage is how much it can tow and haul. The 2021 RAM 2500 certainly accepts the challenge and flaunts its capability of towing 20,000lbs. Dive in with us as we explore the 2021 RAM 2500 towing capacity and discover the powertrains responsible for giving this heavy-duty pickup its muscle.

Power Under the Hood

Standard on every 2021 RAM 2500 is the legendary 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 engine that delivers a best-in-class 425 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission, the 2021 RAM 2500 offers refinement not found in other heavy-duty pickup trucks, while offering fully electronic operation and on-the-fly shift mapping. Choose this powertrain with the proper configuration and you’ll enjoy a maximum towing capacity of 17,540lbs and a maximum payload of 4,010lbs.

Throw out all your preconceived notions about a heavy-duty turbo diesel and allow us to introduce you to the 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel inline-6 cylinder engine. Featuring incredible responsiveness and strength, the diesel-powered engine generates 370 horsepower and 810lb-ft of torque. Featuring low noise, low vibration and smooth operation, the diesel engine can tow an incredible 20,000lbs and carry a maximum payload of 3,160lbs.

Intelligent Technology to Aid Power

Featuring class-exclusive auto leveling rear air suspension, the 2021 RAM 2500 can lower its bed for easy cargo loading. Bring the rear suspension to its lowest setting and you’ll find that trailer hookup just became easier, while features like the available 360º Surround View Camera with Trailer Reverse Guidance makes hookup effortless.

Letting your RAM meet its maximum towing potential, the 2021 RAM 2500 offers available integrated towing hardware. Opt for the factory-installed structural crossmember and you can enjoy fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing for your heaviest towing needs.

Get the Job Done in Your RAM 2500 Today

Diving into the 2021 RAM 2500 Cummins specs along with its HEMI® counterpart has been fun, but it's time to see what this truck can do. Whether you’re looking for a heavy-duty truck with all the essentials like the 2021 RAM 2500 Tradesman, or a beefed-up version like the Power Wagon, look no further than Marlow Motor Company. Here at our RAM dealership, we feature a variety of trim levels for all your towing and hauling needs. Here at Marlow Motor Company, we pair our inventory with a brilliant team of sales professionals who strive to answer your questions, and make the buying or leasing process easy. Once you’ve chosen the perfect model, we welcome you to take advantage of our finance team who works diligently to get you a competitive lease or finance deal. Contact us at Marlow Motor Company and test drive this incredible truck today.