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cekkk's avatar
cekkk
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015

Ram 1500 Diesel Towing Capacity?

5000, 7660, 4300. Those are tow ratings I've seen for this vehicle. What is the correct number? I'm in the market for a light pickup and prefer a diesel. Nissan hasn't released much info on their about-to-be-unvailed version. I'm not a GM fan. So if someone has one of these things and knows the correct number, I'd appreciate it. I won't be pulling much over 4 or 5k, but want lots of cushion for an occasional heavier haul when the 350 isn't available.
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  • 2PM_s's avatar
    2PM_s
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2015
    Just happen to be at a dealership today with a Ram 1500 Diesel on the showroom floor. It was a Laramie 4x4 with most all options. It had a sticker price of just over $60,000 and a payload of 994 pounds. Sorry, I don't know what towing weights were.
  • jus2shy's avatar
    jus2shy
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2015
    One of the best tow guides on the web out of any of the manufacturers RAM tow guide. Spend some time and play with it.

    **** you guys are fast.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2015
    I had no problem finding a lot of Ecodiesels that had 1500 plus lbs of payload.

    Lots have 800 or 900 lbs but they tend to be loaded models.
  • bikendan's avatar
    bikendan
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2015
    more important will be the payload capacity, on the 1500 diesel Ram.
    from what i've read, many of them have very low payload capacities, compared to what their towing capacity is.

    i'm sure it's varies with the specs, like rear end ratio, cab/bed size, HD tow package or not and any other add-ons.

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