2019 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity

The 2019 Ram 2500 is a full-size pickup truck manufactured under the Ram nameplate. The Ram 2500 was introduced for the 1994 model year. The main competitors of the 2019 Ram 2500 include the Chevrolet Silverado 2500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Ford F-250.

In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2019 Ram 2500.

 

How much can the 2019 Ram 2500 tow?

The 2019 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 19,780 pounds, when properly equipped.

Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

2019 Ram 2500 Payload Capacity

The 2019 Ram 2500 has a maximum payload capacity of 4,010 pounds. This is when the truck is equipped with the 5.7-liter V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. Maximum payload capacity drops to 3,160 when equipped with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine.

As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

2019 Ram 2500 Tow Package

The 2019 Ram 2500 does not include a tow package as a standard feature. However, one can be added as an option. The towing package includes a trailer brake controller, a Class IV receiver hitch, and a four- and seven-pin connector.

 

Towing Capacity By Engine Type

The 2019 Ram 2500 is available with two engine options: a 6.4-liter V8 and a 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel inline-six.

The towing capacity of the 2019 Ram 2500 will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by engine type below:

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel: 19,780 pounds

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI® MDS: 17,580 pounds

As you can see, the towing capacity of the 2019 Ram 2500 varies based on the engine type.

 

Ram 2500 Towing Capacity vs Competitors

The 2019 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 19,780 pounds. Here’s how it stacks up against its competition:

2019 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: 19,780 pounds

2019 Ford F-250 Towing Capacity: 22,800 pounds

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity: 18,510 pounds

2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Towing Capacity: 18,500 pounds

2019 Nissan Titan XD Towing Capacity: 11,060 pounds

 

2019 Ram Truck Towing Chart

Model Towing Capacity (lbs)
2019 Ram 1500 12,750
2019 Ram 1500 TRX 8,100
2019 Ram 2500 19,780
2019 Ram 3500 35,100

 

Source: https://www.ramtrucks.com/towing/towing-guide.html

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