Ram 1500 Engine Specs, Towing, & Payload Capacity
Take on the day with confidence in the Ram 1500 pickup truck. Power and performance are yours with four potent engine options designed to help you get tough tasks completed with ease. Check out this Ram 1500 review compiled by the team at Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Union Grove, WI, then search our Ram 1500 inventory to find your perfect ride. Make sure you take advantage of our current Ram 1500 lease offer for an awesome deal. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a test drive, call us at (262) 558-8051 or send us a message online.
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with eTorque®
Have big jobs or heavy hauling needs? Find best-in-class V8 towing capability on the 5.7L HEMI® engine with eTorque ― up to a whopping 12,750 pounds! Available on all 2020 Ram 1500 trim levels, this mighty engine utilizes an electric drivetrain to deliver more torque when you need it. The innovative eTorque technology is a mild hybrid system that electrically assists the start/stop function to drive more torque ― and more efficiency, too. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, horsepower and torque output are the same as the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine without eTorque.
5.7L HEMI V8 Engine
Legendary for the power and performance it generates, the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine is available on most Ram 1500 trims and all cab configurations. Delivering 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque, you’ll be able to tow an impressive 11,610 pounds and carry up to 1,970 pounds with this beefy V8. The 5.7L HEMI V8 is available on all trims except the Laramie Longhorn® and Limited.
3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque
Get best-in-class V6 horsepower to help you power through your day at the jobsite or on the road. The 3.6L Pentastar® V6 is available on all Ram 1500 trims. Like the V8 with eTorque, it leverages a mild hybrid system to help deliver exceptional performance, such as 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, more efficiently. Hard working and highly capable, this impressive V6 can tow up to 7,730 pounds.
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Engine
The EcoDiesel V6 joins the Ram 1500 engine lineup with maximum torque power on its mind. Coming in at the top of its class, this V6 produces 480 pound-feet of torque while also delivering the best fuel economy in the lineup -- 22 city and 32 highway MPG. Experience best-in-class towing capability for a V6 of 12,560 pounds. The EcoDiesel V6 is available on all Ram 1500 trim options.
Towing Capacity Available
It may be a light duty truck, but the Ram 1500 truck offers hefty towing ability. Learn more in the table below.
Engine
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Max. Towing Capacity
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5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque
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12,750 lbs.
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5.7L HEMI V8
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11,610 lbs.
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3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque
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7,730 lbs.
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3.0L EcoDiesel V6
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12,560 lbs.
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Payload Capacity Available
Load up the truck and head out to the jobsite, family cabin, or weekend project in the Ram 1500. You’ll find plenty of strength to carry what you need in this impressive pickup.
Engine
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Max. Payload Capacity
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5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque
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1,830 lbs.
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5.7L HEMI V8
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1,970 lbs.
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3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque
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2,300 lbs.
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3.0L EcoDiesel V6
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2,040 lbs.
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