How much is the 2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity? Explore with Chart. 

The 2015 RAM 1500 is among the most powerful light-duty full-size pickup trucks with exceptional capability, and reliability. The pickup truck delivers unrivaled acceleration and is able to perform the toughest of towing jobs.

Explore the 2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity (with Towing Chart)

The 2015 RAM 1500 is always ready for the toughest towing assignments, pairing uncompromising torque and frame strength with the capability critical to the task at hand. Besides, it offers precise handling and performance, confident takeoffs from a full stop while trailering, and effortless acceleration while underway.

A 3.6–Liter V6 Gasoline engine is the base engine available for the 2015 RAM 1500. Besides, it also offers a 5.7–Liter V8 HEMI Engine, and a 3.0L V6 Eco Diesel engine.

The 2015 Ram 1500 pickup truck comes in three different configurations including Regular Cab, Quad Cab, and Crew Cab.

With the short introduction to the 2015 RAM 1500 and its engine options, let’s explore the towing capacity.

2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity according to Engine Types

Towing Capacity with 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine 

The 3.6L V6 gasoline engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 305 hp, and a peak torque of 269 lb-ft. It is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (A8 845RE).

REGULAR CAB

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX4×2 8’ BOX4×4 8’ BOX
3.6L Pentastar V6 engine (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)4,980 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,310 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
4,770 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,060 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
4,790 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,280 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
4,610 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,110 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)

QUAD CAB

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
3.6L Pentastar V6 engine (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)4,620 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,600 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
4,450 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,440 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)

CREW CAB

ENGINE4×2 5’7” BOX4×4 5’7” BOX
3.6L Pentastar V6 engine (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)4,490 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,480 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
4,190 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
7,180 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
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2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

Towing Capacity with 5.7L V8 engine 

The 5.7L V8 engine delivers a peak power, and torque of 395 hp, and 410 lb-ft respectively. It comes with 6-speed automatic transmission (A6 65RFE) along with an available 8-speed automatic transmission (A8 8HP70).

REGULAR CAB (6-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX4×2 8’ BOX4×4 8’ BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (6-Speed Automatic Transmission)7,160 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
9,140 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
8,970 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
9,050 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,050 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
9,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
10,650 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,880 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
10,430 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)

QUAD CAB (6-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (6-Speed Automatic Transmission)6,790 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
8,840 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
10,390 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,670 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
10,220 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

CREW CAB (6-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 5’7”” BOX4×4 5’7” BOX4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (6-Speed Automatic Transmission)6,770 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)8,820 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,370 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)8,610 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,160 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)6,740 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)8,790 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,340 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)8,550 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,100 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

REGULAR CAB (8-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX4×2 8’ BOX4×4 8’ BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)8,630 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
9,180 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,420 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
8,970 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,490 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
10,640 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,300 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
10,450 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

QUAD CAB (8-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)8,210 lbs (3.21 Axle Ratio)
10,360 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,060 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
10,210 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

CREW CAB (8-Speed Auto)

ENGINE4×2 5’7” BOX4×4 5’7” BOX4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
5.7L HEMI V8 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)8,170 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,320 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)8,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,150 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)8,070 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)10,220 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)7,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)9,850 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

Towing Capacity with 3.0L Eco Diesel V6 engine 

The 3.0L Eco Diesel V6 engine is optional on all 2015 RAM 1500 models except Express, and Sport. This engine produces a maximum power of 240 hp, and a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft. Talking about the transmission, it is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (A8 8HP70).

2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

REGULAR CAB

ENGINE4×2 8’ BOX4×4 8’ BOX
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)8,240 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
8,240 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
9,200 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,030 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
8,030 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
9,030 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

QUAD CAB

ENGINE4×2 8’ BOX4×4 8’ BOX
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)7,950 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,950 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,950 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
7,690 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,690 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,690 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)

CREW CAB

ENGINE4×2 5’7” BOX4×4 5’7” BOX4×2 6’4” BOX4×4 6’4” BOX
3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (8-Speed Automatic Transmission)7,840 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,840 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,840 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
7,660 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,660 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,560 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
7,880 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,880 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,880 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
7,590 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio)
7,590 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
8,390 lbs (3.92 Axle Ratio)
2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity Test
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Conclusion on 2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

We discovered the 2015 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity with chart, engine options, and other important details. 

The maximum towing capacity offered by the 2015 RAM 1500 is 10,650 lbs which is achievable when equipped with the 5.7L V8 HEMI engine plus the 6-speed automatic transmission (A6 65RFE).

A 3.0L V6 Gasoline engine is standard on the 2015 RAM 1500 whereas 5.7L V8 HEMI, and 3.0L EcoDiesel Engine options are also available. Talking about the towing features, RAM 1500 offers smoother maneuverability and towing control along with safety, and security.

All-seed Traction Control, Trailer Sway Damping, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Ready Alert Braking, Rain Brake Support, and Hill Start Assist are the important features on 2015 RAM 1500 pickup trucks. 

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