2027 Ram 2500
Up to 20,000 pounds with the Cummins diesel, 17,750 pounds on the standard HEMI V8.
The 2027 Ram 2500 reaches its 20,000-pound maximum towing capacity with the available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, properly equipped. The standard 6.4L HEMI V8 tops out at 17,750 pounds. Both figures assume the truck is properly equipped; additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo weight can affect the actual number for your specific build.
Boat owners pulling out of Bass River and contractors hauling equipment to job sites in Plymouth both depend on real, dependable towing numbers, not just a headline maximum. See the Specs page for full weight ratings.
| Engine | Max Towing |
|---|---|
| 6.4L HEMI V8 (gas, standard) | 17,750 lbs, properly equipped |
| High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (available) | 20,000 lbs, properly equipped |
| Engine | Max Payload |
|---|---|
| 6.4L HEMI V8 (gas), with Payload Upgrade Package | Up to 4,580 lbs, properly equipped |
| High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 3,600 lbs |
Maximum GVWR reaches 11,040 pounds on gas models equipped with the Payload Upgrade Package.
The Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package comes with a factory-installed rear-axle structural crossmember and integrated mounting hardware, ready to pair with a hitch. An available Rear Auto-Level Air Suspension for hitch-height adjustment can raise or lower the rear end on command, useful for lining the hitch up with a trailer coupler while following the vehicle instructions and observing the surroundings. An available Trailer Tow and Auxiliary Switch Group adds the wiring and switches serious trailering setups need.
The available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package is offered across the 2027 Ram 2500 lineup, and it is available on Power Wagon, opening up fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing on Ram's off-road flagship. The package's rear-axle crossmember and mounting hardware are factory-installed, so a hitch can be added without aftermarket frame modification.
| Load | Typical Weight Range | Fits Within |
|---|---|---|
| Center-console boat and trailer | 4,000-8,000 lbs | Compare with the specific gas truck’s ratings |
| Landscape or equipment trailer, loaded | 8,000-14,000 lbs | Check loaded trailer weight against the chosen gas or diesel truck |
| Livestock or car-hauler trailer, loaded | 14,000-18,000 lbs | At or above the gas HEMI V8 ceiling; Compare with the diesel truck’s actual limits |
| Large fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer | 18,000-20,000 lbs | Cummins diesel, properly equipped, at the lineup maximum |
Treat these illustrative load ranges as orientation, not measured weights for your trailer. For loads approaching the top of any range, the available Cummins diesel and its 20,000-pound ceiling give a different trailer ceiling, but the particular truck’s payload and combined limits still govern. See current inventory to find the right configuration.
Cape Cod towing has its own character. Boat owners launching at Sesuit Harbor in East Dennis or the public ramps along Bass River in Yarmouth and Dennis need a truck that handles the ramp grade and the weight of a loaded trailer without drama. Landscapers and contractors running equipment trailers between job sites in Barnstable and Falmouth put payload capacity to the test daily, especially with the Payload Upgrade Package raising the properly equipped gas HEMI V8's payload ceiling to 4,580 pounds.
South Shore owners in Marshfield and Plymouth trailering to Plymouth Harbor work from the same ratings; check your truck's door-jamb label against the trailer before a heavy tow.
Begin the buying discussion with loaded trailer weight and hitch type, then match passengers and equipment against the truck’s carrying limits. The written proposal should identify the configuration that passes that whole review.
For a trailer-focused purchase, the Premier Pure Promise keeps load suitability and price review connected. Premier Companies has been locally and family-owned since 1979. The Premier People Promise pays no commission and describes the same experience during purchase and throughout ownership, so a later maintenance conversation can retain the truck’s engine and towing duties.
Premier Pure Price has been negotiation-free since 1995 and follows the principle, “We price our cars, not our customers.” The group names CarGurus, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader in its market-pricing method. Premier Transparency supplies price, KBB trade values and available rates, rebates, residuals and incentives 24/7/365. Compare financing and any trade-in alongside the equipment that qualifies the truck for your loaded trailer.
Premier Personalization, Pure & Simple offers three ways to shop: buy in person, 100% remote or through a combination. Shop online to find a configuration, value a trade, choose a payment plan and apply for credit from home. After inspecting hitch preparation and cab access, you can buy online with the same equipment record. Premier can deliver anywhere, coast to coast; resolve the selected truck and delivery arrangements together.
Yes. Use the showroom visit to inspect the selected truck’s mounting equipment and cab, then retain the complete load comparison and written quote for remote review. Premier Pure Promise permits a combination of in-person and online buying, with delivery anywhere, coast to coast. Confirm the vehicle and transaction arrangements together.
The properly equipped diesel maximum is 20,000 pounds, compared with 17,750 pounds for the standard HEMI V8. Identify the rating for the actual truck, not just its engine name. Include loaded trailer weight and every applicable truck, axle, hitch and combined limit before deciding that a particular Ram 2500 qualifies for your trailer.
Yes, the Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package is available for Power Wagon. It provides factory-installed structural preparation and mounting hardware, while the appropriate hitch and vehicle ratings still need verification. Check carried hitch load against the truck’s actual payload allowance with passengers and gear included; preparation alone does not qualify every fifth-wheel or gooseneck combination.
The gas maximum is 4,580 pounds with the Payload Upgrade Package; the properly equipped diesel maximum is 3,600 pounds. Compare the chosen truck’s label with passengers, tools, bed cargo and carried trailer load together. A diesel’s higher trailer ceiling does not mean it also has the highest payload allowance for your working arrangement.
Yes, Trailer Reverse Steering Control is available. Its steering knob directs the trailer while the system manages the truck’s steering wheel. Learn the selected vehicle’s instructions and limitations before backing a trailer; the driver must still observe the surroundings, control the maneuver and confirm that the entire combination has suitable space and clearance.
Yes, the available Tow Tech Package supports trailer tire-pressure information for up to four trailers on the 12-inch Digital Cluster Display. Confirm the selected truck’s equipment and the trailer’s compatible setup. Monitoring complements inspection and correct pressure; a display does not establish tire condition, suitable loading or freedom from every developing tire problem.
Choose from the actual loaded trailer and carried weight first. The diesel has the higher properly equipped towing ceiling, while the gas maximum can suit a different load and payload requirement. Use the particular truck’s ratings and installed towing equipment rather than assume either engine automatically qualifies every boat, equipment trailer or fifth-wheel you might tow.
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Bring the loaded-trailer information to the test drive and equipment review. Under Premier Pure Promise, continue the purchase online, in person or through a combination once the vehicle qualifies for the work.
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