Heavy-Duty RAM 2500 with Exceptional Towing Capabilities
2024 will be a memorable year for RAM trucks. This model year will feature the fully electric RAM 1500 REV, and the heavy-duty RAM 2500 is receiving a subtle facelift with a refreshed grill and some new curvy contours.
What isn’t changing are the impressive powertrain choices that have made the RAM 2500 a popular truck with drivers who need exceptional towing capabilities. Drivers around Gilroy, Hollister, and Morgan Hill can explore the RAM 2500 inventory at Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
What’s Under the Hood
The heavy-duty RAM 2500 engine specs begin with the legendary HEMI, specifically a 6.4L HEMI V8 engine. RAM engineers designed this engine to offer best-in-class 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque thanks to the variable-cam timing. It comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
RAM also offers the 2500 heavy-duty pickup truck with a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel i6 engine. This powerful engine creates 370 horsepower and a mind-blowing 850 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a sophisticated six-speed automatic with electronically controlled gear ratios for minimal noise and vibration. Both engine options offer a substantial towing experience and useful payload capacity.
The RAM 2500 Towing Capacity
Both engines have impressive towing capacity and payload. The diesel engine offers the highest towing capacity, topping out at 19,990 pounds when properly equipped. The gas-powered HEMI engine offers a variety of towing capacities, depending on the cab, bed, and drivetrain.
For example, the RAM 2500 Power Wagon with four-wheel drive and the six-foot bed can tow up to 14,530, while the RAM 2500 Big Horn with rear-wheel drive, the eight-foot bed, and crew cab can tow up to 17,240 pounds.
The RAM 2500 is available with an 8-foot bed and a 6-foot-4-inch bed. The cab options include a Regular Cab with two doors and a three-row bench seat and the Crew Cab and Mega Cab with four doors and seating for five or six. These cabs are spacious with plenty of legroom and comfort features.
The payload capacity is heavier in the vehicles outfitted with the gas engine, with a maximum capacity of 4,000 pounds, while the diesel models can carry up to 3,140 pounds in the bed.
The 2023 RAM 2500 towing features introduced available Trailer Reverse Steering Controls, and the 2024 models will have available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension, Link Coil Rear Suspension, and Integrated Towing Hardware. Drivers can also add an Electronic Front Sway Bar and a Warn Zeon-12 Winch.
Visit Gilroy CDJR in Gilroy, CA to Test Drive the Heavy-Duty RAM 2500
The 2024 RAM 2500 is ready for hard work, especially when it comes to towing and payloads. Gilroy CDJR is the best place to find your RAM 2500, and our sales team can help you outfit it with the towing features you need. Our finance team can help you take advantage of the latest RAM 2500 offers.