Which 2024 Ram 1500 to Choose Based on Your Towing Needs?
Which 2024 Ram 1500 to Choose Based on Your Towing Needs?
Posted on August 2, 2024
This question often pops up in the minds of full-size truck enthusiasts. After all, you buy or lease a truck for its capabilities, power, and many other features.
The Magog Concept dealership answers this question to help you make the right choice.
The 2024 Ram 1500 and Its Trims
First off, it should be noted that the Ram 1500 has been on our roads for over 40 years (43 years to be exact). Over time, it has continuously modernized and offered clients trims that meet their needs and budget.
In 2024, no fewer than eight trims are available in the Ram 1500 catalog:
- Tradesman
- Big Horn
- Sport
- Rebel
- Laramie
- Limited Longhorn
- Limited
- TRX
Each of these trims offers different levels of finishes, technology, bed lengths, powertrains, and more.
Depending on the trim selected, your Ram 1500 will have different towing capacities. Again, your choice will depend on the use you intend for your truck.Towing capacity depends on several factors. The truck's engine will play a key role, as will drive systems and the type of cabin selected. We'll tell you more about it now.
The 2024 Ram 1500 and Its Engine Options
You will be able to choose from three engines:
- 6 L V6 with mild hybridization. This engine develops 305 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque
- 7 L V8 with mild hybridization. This engine produces 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque
- 2 L supercharged V8. This engine offers 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque
All these powertrains work in conjunction with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It is also possible to purchase a Ram 1500 2WD or 4WD, either in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
The Cabin and Bed Types of the 2024 Ram 1500
Like other full-size trucks, configurations are multiple and cabin types are just as varied.
For the Ram 1500, you will have the option of a double (Quad) cabin or a more spacious (Crew) cabin for your crew.
Regarding the available beds, you can choose a short box of 5.7 feet or a longer box of 6.4 feet.
For instance, the Tradesman and Big Horn trims will benefit from either the 5.7-foot box or the 6.4-foot box. They are available with a Quad or Crew cabin, in either 2WD or 4WD.
The Sport, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, or Limited trims will feature the Crew cabin and the 5.7-foot or 6.4-foot beds with four-wheel drive.
Finally, the Rebel and TRX trims will rely on the double cabin with a 5.7-foot box in 4WD.
These details clarify the possible configurations and also help to specify the towing capacities of the different Ram 1500 trims.
Towing Capacity of the Ram 1500
Briefly, there are various towing capacities. Depending on the trim selected, the full-size truck will be able to tow either:
- 8,100 lb
- 11,290 lb
- 11,410 lb
- 11,530 lb
- 12,750 lb
Now we can help you make your choice regarding your next Ram 1500.
Which Ram for What Towing Capacity?
Based on the preceding, we can draw up a table with the towing capacities of the Ram 1500.
| Trim | Ram 1500 Tradesman | Ram 1500 Big Horn | Ram 1500 Sport | Ram 1500 Laramie | Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn | Ram 1500 Limited | Ram 1500 Rebel | Ram 1500 TRX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cab Type | Quad, Crew | Quad | ||||||
| Bed Length | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.7 ft |
| Towing Capacity | RWD: 12,750 lb (Quad) 4WD: 11,410 lb (Crew) RWD: 11,530 lb (Crew) 4WD: 11,290 lb (Crew) |
RWD: 12,750 lb (Quad) 4WD: 11,410 lb (Crew) RWD: 11,530 lb (Crew) 4WD: 11,290 lb (Crew) |
4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,410 lb | 4WD: 8,100 lb |
| Engine | V8 5.7 L | V8 6.2 L | ||||||
| Trim | Ram 1500 Tradesman | Ram 1500 Big Horn |
|---|---|---|
| Cab Type | Quad, Crew | |
| Bed Length | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft |
| Towing Capacity | RWD: 12,750 lb (Quad) 4WD: 11,410 lb (Crew) RWD: 11,530 lb (Crew) 4WD: 11,290 lb (Crew) |
RWD: 12,750 lb (Quad) 4WD: 11,410 lb (Crew) RWD: 11,530 lb (Crew) 4WD: 11,290 lb (Crew) |
| Engine | V8 5.7 L | |
| Trim | Ram 1500 Sport | Ram 1500 Laramie |
|---|---|---|
| Cab Type | Quad, Crew | |
| Bed Length | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft |
| Towing Capacity | 4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,290 lb |
| Engine | V8 5.7 L | |
| Trim | Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn | Ram 1500 Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Cab Type | Quad, Crew | |
| Bed Length | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft / 6.4 ft |
| Towing Capacity | 4WD: 11,290 lb | 4WD: 11,290 lb |
| Engine | V8 5.7 L | |
| Trim | Ram 1500 Rebel | Ram 1500 TRX |
|---|---|---|
| Cab Type | Quad, Crew | Quad |
| Bed Length | 5.7 ft | 5.7 ft |
| Towing Capacity | 4WD: 11,410 lb | 4WD: 8,100 lb |
| Engine | V8 5.7 L | V8 6.2 L |
Takeaway
The overview is now clearer and more complete. The data from the previous table ultimately helps you choose the trim that best meets your needs. You can find out which Ram has the right towing capacity.
As the choice of 2024 Ram 1500 is impressive, you can opt for the trim that will satisfy your professional activities without neglecting your leisure. Will you choose a two-wheel-drive truck or a Ram with four-wheel drive? A short bed or a longer bed? A double cabin or a crew cabin? A V6 or a V8? You now have all the information needed to make the right choice.
Just visit Magog Concept Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Magog. A team of experts will guide you to a trim that will meet all your expectations. Also take advantage of the advantageous financing solutions and current promotions. We look forward to seeing you today!