2022 RAM 2500 Versus the 2022 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity | RAM Trucks

 

The Dodge Ram lineup has something for every taste and job if you need a pickup truck and want power, comfort, and convenience. The full-size Ram 1500 and the heavy-duty Ram 2500 have exceptional powertrain packages that can handle your work week and weekend adventures. Of course, each truck has its specs. To help you determine which truck fits your needs best, we asked our pickup experts to break down the two vehicles for you.

Towing and Performance

Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 pickups have the power to handle the most challenging jobs and terrain. You have gas and diesel engine options and the choice of a two-wheel or four-wheel drivetrain. Various cab and bed configurations offer more choices to suit a particular need. All your gas-powered engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine gets a six-speed automatic.

You have five engine options on the Ram 1500. A 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine comes in the lower trims. This engine puts out 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque and tows up to 7,730 pounds. Ram offers a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with or without e-Torque, a mild hybrid technology. Both 5.7-liter engines produce 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. However, the e-Torque can tow more with a rating of 12,750 pounds versus the regular HEMI’s 11,610 pounds.

An available supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 capable of producing 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque can crank up the fun on or off the road. However, the supercharged HEMI doesn’t do much for towing, coming in at an 8,100-pound towing capacity. There’s still plenty of pull to take your bass boat to the river; you know you’ll get there fast. If you want power and efficiency, you can opt for the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V-6 engine. This powertrain puts out 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque and tows an impressive 12,560 pounds.

The Ram 2500 offers heavy-duty construction to support heavy-duty work. Therefore, Ram gives you two engine options on the 2500. A 6.4-liter gas-powered HEMI V-8 engine provides 410 horsepower, 429 lb-ft of torque, and can tow 17,540 pounds when properly equipped. You can choose the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel inline six-cylinder engine if you need more power. This monster delivers 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque and an impressive 20,000-pound towing capacity.

Advanced Towing Technology

Towing anything with a Ram truck, you don’t rely just on power. Instead, you have some of the most advanced technologies in the world to assist you with the job. From hooking up to backing up and improved handling on the move, Ram towing technology helps you stay in control.

Ram towing technology includes Cargo View and Backup Camera systems. A cargo view camera sends a live video feed to your center stack display. If you’ve ever hauled gear and hit a bump, you’ve worried about something jostling free by the turbulence. Now, with a live video of your truck bed, you can see precisely how your load sits and determine if you need to resecure your gear without pulling over, getting out, and climbing up.

Ram’s Backup Camera System works similarly to other vehicles’ backup camera systems. However, in this case, you have a camera positioned directly above your ball hitch and pointed behind. From this angle, you can see your trailer’s receiver, and using the grid line guidance system on the video, steer your ball to the hitch without needing a spotter.

A 360-Degree Surround View Camera system uses multiple cameras to render an image of your Ram 1500 and its surroundings from above. Adding the Trailer Camera Prep package allows you to install two additional cameras on or in your trailer, broadening your view. In addition, Ram has Reverse Guidance with Split-Screen View system. This technology projects a single image as you back up to your hitch, or you can split the screen and see each side of your trailer as you back it toward a parking spot. This split view of either side helps you see how close your trailer gets to obstacles as you back up.

Driver-assist technology on your Ram 1500 or 2500 includes Blind Spot Monitoring, but unlike most systems, Ram’s technology includes Trailer Detection. This technology scans your blind spots behind you to either side and alerts you when vehicles enter them. In addition, unlike other manufacturers’ blind spot systems that require you manually account for your trailer, Ram’s automatically accounts for the length of your trailer.

Ram’s Trailer Reverse Steering Control system has revolutionized how you back up your trailer. Even seasoned towing professionals encounter steering issues when backing up a trailer. But with Trailer Reverse Steering Control, you won’t ever have that problem again. TRSC projects a live video of your trailer as you reverse. You then control your trailer’s direction by using the steering knob on the center stack. Turn the knob in the direction you want the trailer to head, and the system adjusts your Ram’s steering to produce the desired result. 

A Trailer Sway Control system continuously monitors your trailer’s path. When it detects a drift, the system automatically adjusts braking and throttle to help return your trailer to its intended course. You can take advantage of options such as the Trailer Tow Mirrors, which fold out when towing. They also feature spotter lamps. These mirrors improve visibility with a wider, clearer view.

Another option, the Multi-Function Tailgate, gives you more flexibility when loading and unloading the bed. Unlike other truck’s tailgates, the Ram MFT has 60/40 split swing-away doors that open to either side. This split door enables you to access the bed even with a trailer attached. Other trucks with traditional fold-down tailgates would strike the trailer, limiting access to the bed and possibly damaging your truck or trailer.

If you’re in the market for a dependable, capable pickup to handle the job site or weekend excursions, Ram’s lineup of 1500 and 2500 trucks has everything you could want or need. We invite you to browse our inventory online to get an idea of what interests you. Then, you can visit our dealership on North Aspen Avenue for a closer look and a test drive.

 

 

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