2023 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
The Ram 1500 is a legendary nameplate in the world of pickup trucks, known for its imposing and functional design, as well as a variety of powerful engine options. The Ram 1500, newly updated for the 2023 model year, offers five available engines, the most prominent of which is the 5.7L e-torque mild-hybrid HEMI® V8. The Ram 1500’s diverse selection of cab and engine configurations allows owners to tailor their pickup truck to their exact requirements, combining capability and practicality. Find the Ram 1500 at Mac Lang Orillia, your preferred Ram truck dealership just off of Highway 11.
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How Much Can the Ram 1500 Tow?
| Specifications | 3.6L Pentastar™ V6 with eTorque | 5.7L HEMI® V8 | 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 | 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 |
| Horsepower | 305 | 395 | 395 | 260 | 702 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 265 + 90 launch torque | 410 | 410 + 135 launch torque | 480 | 650 |
| Maximum 4X2 Towing Capacity
(lbs/kgs) |
7,710 / 3,496 | 12,750 / 5,783 | 12,750 / 5,783 | 12,560 / 5,696 | N/A |
| Maximum 4X4 Towing Capacity
(lbs/kgs) |
7,460 / 3,383 | 11,410 / 5,175 | 11,410 / 5,175 | 9,860 /
4,472 |
8,100 /
3,673 |
| Fuel Economy (Highway/City) (L/100km) | 9.4 / 11.9 | 10.5 / 13.4 | 10.5 / 16.2 | 8.0 / 11.1 | 16.5 / 22.4 |
eTorque Launch System
The optional eTorque system, available for both the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engines in the 2023 Ram 1500, provides the pinnacle of towing and payload potential. This 48-volt mild hybrid system boosts the pickup truck’s low-speed acceleration capacity by 90 lb-ft for the former and 135 lb-ft for the latter, particularly when confronted with significant load demands. This improvement cements the Ram 1500’s reputation as a heavy-duty performer.
Book your Ram 1500 Test Drive in Orillia
Book your test drive of the capable 2023 Ram 1500 pickup at Mac Lang Orillia, your local Ram truck dealership in Orillia just off of Highway 11. Check out all the great features of this full size truck, and find your Ram truck, today.
