How Much Can a Ram 3500 Tow?

A properly equipped 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated to tow up to 6,200 pounds with the available trailer-tow package, and the three-row Grand Cherokee L carries the same 6,200-pound maximum. That is enough for a bass boat, a small two-horse trailer or a utility trailer with a side-by-side, and not enough for a loaded gooseneck. Your exact rating depends on engine and equipment and is printed on the door-jamb label. What determines how much a Grand Cherokee can tow? Three things set the number: the engine, whether the vehicle has the factory trailer-tow package (hitch receiver, wiring, cooling and trailer-sway control calibrated together), and the body — two-row Grand Cherokee or three-row Grand Cherokee L. Four-wheel drive and trim level change the rating far less than they do on a pickup. Without the tow package the rating drops sharply, so when you look at a used Grand Cherokee on our lot or anywhere else, check for the factory receiver and the seven-pin connector before you believe a listing's tow claim. As with any vehicle, the figure that governs your trailer is on the tire-and-loading label inside the driver's door of the specific unit, not a brochure maximum. Ask us for it; we will read it to you over the phone. Grand Cherokee towing by model and powertrain Model Powertrain Max towing, properly equipped Fits a Scurry County… Grand Cherokee (two-row) 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo — 324 hp / 332 lb-ft 6,200 lb Bass boat to Lake J.B. Thomas, utility trailer, small camper Grand Cherokee (two-row) 3.6L Pentastar V6 — 293 hp / 260 lb-ft 6,200 lb Same loads; the value engine on Laredo Grand Cherokee L (three-row) 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo or 3.6L V6 6,200 lb Family of six plus the boat or a two-horse bumper pull Whatever the engine, these are mid-size SUV ratings — roughly half of what a Ram 1500 tows — and that is the right way to think about the Grand Cherokee: a family vehicle that can pull a weekend trailer, not a truck substitute. Is a Grand Cherokee enough for what people tow around Snyder? For a lot of families, yes. The trailers that show up behind SUVs here are a 16- to 18-foot aluminum bass boat headed to Lake J.B. Thomas or up US-84 to Lake Alan Henry, a single-axle utility trailer with a side-by-side for the lease, a small pop-up or teardrop camper for Lake Colorado City State Park, and the occasional two-horse straight-load for a daughter's barrel racing. Loaded, those run from about 2,500 to 5,500 pounds, which is inside a properly equipped Grand Cherokee's rating with a margin left for tongue weight and a full load of people. Where it stops is the stock trailer. A 20-foot gooseneck with show steers for the Scurry County Coliseum, a three-horse slant with a tack room, a flatbed with hay — those are pickup loads by weight and by hitch type, and a Grand Cherokee has no bed for a gooseneck ball. If that is your trailer, the Ram 2500 is the right starting point, and a Ram 1500 covers the heavier bumper-pulls in between. Towing capacity versus payload in a Grand Cherokee Payload — people, luggage and the trailer's tongue weight — is the limit a loaded family SUV reaches first. Six people in a Grand Cherokee L, a week's gear for the lake, and a 500-pound tongue weight will use most of the vehicle's payload while the boat is well under the tow rating. The payload figure is on the same door label as the tow rating. If you regularly fill every seat and tow, the Grand Cherokee L's higher payload and longer wheelbase are the reasons to choose it over the two-row, more than the third row itself. What equipment should a towing Grand Cherokee have? The factory trailer-tow package, which includes the Class IV receiver, a seven- and four-pin connector, heavy-duty engine cooling and the trailer-sway control integration. Add a brake controller if the trailer has brakes — Texas requires brakes on trailers over 4,500 pounds gross weight — and use a weight-distributing hitch if you are near the top of the rating, because a southwest crosswind on I-20 between Sweetwater and Big Spring will push a tall trailer around. The Quadra-Trac and Quadra-Drive four-wheel-drive systems earn their keep on a slick boat ramp or a caliche county road after a rain, which is the more common off-pavement situation here than rock crawling. Which Grand Cherokee trim should a Snyder family choose for towing? Any trim tows the same rated load once it has the tow package; you are paying for comfort and features above Laredo. Laredo and Altitude are where most of our Grand Cherokee buyers land because they keep the payment within reach of a Snyder ISD household, and the tow package is available on them. Limited and Summit add the leather, the larger screens and the air suspension, which levels the vehicle nicely with a trailer on. Go to the Grand Cherokee L if you need the third row or the extra payload. We keep both body styles in stock — browse new Grand Cherokee inventory to see what is on the lot today, or read the 2026 Grand Cherokee model page for trim-by-trim details. Why Buy at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder is at 305 16th St, Snyder, TX 79549 — the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you the price over the phone. We'll appraise your trade the same day, in writing. And we won't run your credit until you're ready. Our used lot is a general-market lot — if you are trading a Tahoe, Explorer or 4Runner for a Grand Cherokee, we will put a same-day written number on it. Read what our customers say at our reviews page, including the one-star reviews — we would rather you see the whole picture. Call Sales at 325-515-0137 · Get Your Trade Value · Get Pre-Approved (No Impact on Your Credit) · Get Directions · Hablamos español. Related FAQs Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee pull a boat? Yes. A typical 16- to 20-foot aluminum or fiberglass bass boat on a single- or tandem-axle trailer weighs roughly 2,500 to 4,500 pounds loaded, which is within a properly equipped Grand Cherokee's 6,200-pound rating. Four-wheel drive helps on the ramps at Lake J.B. Thomas and Lake Alan Henry. Can a Grand Cherokee tow a horse trailer? A small two-horse bumper-pull with two average horses can land near 5,000 pounds loaded, which is close to the top of a Grand Cherokee's rating with little margin for tack and passengers. For regular horse hauling, especially three-horse or gooseneck trailers, a Ram 1500 or Ram 2500 is the safer match. Does the Grand Cherokee L tow more than the Grand Cherokee? No. The two share powertrains and both carry a 6,200-pound maximum when properly equipped; confirm each on the door-jamb label. The L's advantage for towing families is payload and wheelbase — more weight allowance for passengers plus tongue weight, and more stability with a trailer behind it. Do I need the trailer-tow package to tow with a Grand Cherokee? Practically, yes. Without the factory package the rating is far lower, and you lose the integrated hitch, wiring, upgraded cooling and trailer-sway control calibration. On a used Grand Cherokee, check for the factory receiver and seven-pin connector before relying on a listing's tow figure. Is a Grand Cherokee or a Ram 1500 better for towing around Snyder? If towing is regular and heavy — stock trailers, equipment, anything gooseneck — the Ram 1500 or a Ram 2500 is the answer. If towing is occasional and the vehicle is primarily a family SUV for school runs, church and the lake, the Grand Cherokee's rating covers it comfortably.

A properly equipped 2026 Ram 1500 is rated to tow up to 11,610 pounds with the standard-output 3.0L Hurricane inline-six, and up to 11,320 pounds with the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque. Your truck's real number depends on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio and 4x4, and it sits on the door-jamb sticker, not in a brochure. Most Scurry County trailers — a 20-foot stock trailer, a bass boat, a two-horse bumper pull — land well inside that figure. What determines a Ram 1500's towing capacity? Five things, in order of how much they move the number: the engine, the axle ratio, the cab and bed combination, 4x2 versus 4x4, and whether the truck has the factory trailer-tow package. A regular-cab 4x2 with the long bed and the tallest tow gearing will post the highest rating; a loaded Crew Cab 4x4 with a short box will post a lower one, because the truck itself weighs more and every pound of truck comes out of the pound-rating for the trailer. That is why two Lone Star crew cabs sitting side by side on our lot can carry different ratings. The only number that matters for your truck is on the tire-and-loading label inside the driver's door and the trailer-tow label beside it. If you are shopping, ask us for the rating on the specific unit before you ask about the payment — we will read it to you over the phone. How much does the 2026 Ram 1500 tow by engine? The 5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque is back for 2026 and it is the engine most of our Snyder buyers ask for by name. It makes 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque and is rated to tow up to 11,320 pounds. The 3.0L Hurricane inline-six is the other choice in the lineup, and in standard-output form it actually carries the highest rating of the bunch at 11,610 pounds. Maximum payload across the lineup is up to 2,360 pounds. Engine Output Max towing (properly equipped) Who picks it here 3.0L Hurricane I-6 (standard output) 420 hp / 469 lb-ft 11,610 lb Buyers who want the top tow rating and the best fuel economy under load 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque 395 hp / 410 lb-ft 11,320 lb Ranch, lake and 4-H/FFA haulers who want the V8 sound 3.0L Hurricane I-6 (high output) 540 hp / 521 lb-ft 10,000 lb Buyers who want the quickest half-ton rather than the highest rating 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque 305 hp / 269 lb-ft 8,130 lb Commuters on US-84 who tow a few times a year Keep in mind the maximum rating is a best-case configuration. A crew cab 4x4 will typically rate a few hundred to a couple thousand pounds below the headline figure, which is still comfortably above what most bumper-pull trailers in Scurry County weigh loaded. Is a Ram 1500 enough truck for what people tow around Snyder? For most of the trailers we see, yes. A 16- to 20-foot bumper-pull stock trailer with a few head of show calves for the Scurry County Coliseum, a 14-foot utility trailer with a side-by-side headed to a lease, a bass boat going to Lake J.B. Thomas or up US-84 to Lake Alan Henry, a two-horse straight-load — those loads live in the 4,000- to 8,000-pound range loaded, and a HEMI or Hurricane crew cab handles them with margin to spare. The half-ton rides better empty than a three-quarter ton, costs less to buy and insure, and fits in a Snyder ISD pickup line. Where the half-ton runs out is weight on the hitch, not weight behind it. A gooseneck or fifth-wheel puts 15 to 25 percent of the trailer's weight straight onto the bed, and that pin weight eats a Ram 1500's payload long before you reach its tow rating. If you are pulling a gooseneck stock trailer with a full load, a three-deck of cattle, a 30-foot flatbed with a skid steer to a SACROC lease road, or anything with air brakes, you are a Ram 2500 or 3500 customer. We wrote up how much a Ram 2500 can tow and when a Ram 3500 dually makes sense for exactly that line. Towing capacity vs. payload: which one do I run out of first? Payload — what the truck can carry in the cab and bed, including people, tongue weight and the dog — is the limit most half-ton owners hit first without knowing it. Four adults, a cooler, a toolbox and a 700-pound tongue weight from a tandem-axle trailer will use most of a crew cab's payload while the trailer itself is nowhere near the tow rating. The payload figure is also on the door-jamb label, and it is specific to the truck as it left the factory. Options add weight to the truck and subtract it from payload, which is one reason a Tradesman or Express often carries more payload than a loaded Limited. What does the Ram 1500 need to tow safely in West Texas? Three practical things. First, a brake controller — any trailer over 4,500 pounds in Texas needs its own brakes, and the integrated controller in the trailer-tow group is worth having over an aftermarket box. Second, a weight-distributing hitch for heavier bumper-pulls; it levels the truck and keeps the front tires planted when a southwest crosswind hits you on I-20 between Sweetwater and Big Spring. Third, patience with speed: the trailer's tires are usually rated lower than the truck's, and West Texas heat shortens their life. Highway miles help here. A used Ram 1500 that has spent its life on US-84 and US-180 between Snyder, Post and Colorado City is generally an easier truck than one that has idled in town traffic, so when you look at a used half-ton on our lot, ask where it came from. Which 2026 Ram 1500 trim should a Snyder buyer tow with? Lone Star is the Texas-only trim and it is what most of our new Ram 1500 inventory in Snyder wears, because it bundles the equipment West Texas buyers actually use — the HEMI is available, the trailer-tow group is available, and the price sits well below Laramie. Express is the value crew cab and starts at $44,495 including destination; it is the truck for a first-time buyer who tows a boat a few weekends a year. Tradesman is the work-spec truck with the highest payload potential. Every 2026 Ram 1500 — whichever trim — carries the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which matters when the truck will spend a decade hauling. See the 2026 Ram 1500 model page for trim-by-trim details. The 2026 Ram 1500 with the HEMI was named Full-Size Pickup of Texas at the Texas Truck Rodeo in October 2025 — Ram's eighth straight year — and that panel tows on Texas roads for a living. Why Buy at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder is at 305 16th St, Snyder, TX 79549 — the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you the price over the phone. We'll appraise your trade the same day, in writing. And we won't run your credit until you're ready. Every 2026 Ram 1500 we sell carries a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty — the engine and transmission that do the towing are covered for the length of most truck loans. Read what our customers say at our reviews page, including the one-star reviews — we would rather you see the whole picture. Call Sales at 325-515-0137 · Get Your Trade Value · Get Pre-Approved (No Impact on Your Credit) · Get Directions · Hablamos español. Related FAQs Does the Ram 1500 tow more with the HEMI or the Hurricane? The standard-output 3.0L Hurricane inline-six carries the Ram 1500's top rating of 11,610 pounds when properly equipped. The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque is rated to 11,320 pounds, and the high-output Hurricane to 10,000. For the trailer you actually pull, the rating on your specific truck's door-jamb label is the number to trust, and we will read it to you before you buy. Can a Ram 1500 pull a gooseneck trailer? Physically, yes, with a bed hitch, but the pin weight of a loaded gooseneck stock or flatbed trailer usually exceeds a half-ton's payload before you approach its tow rating. For gooseneck work around Scurry County — cattle, equipment, hay — a Ram 2500 or 3500 is the right truck, and we stock both in depth. What is the difference between towing capacity and payload? Towing capacity is the maximum trailer weight the truck can pull. Payload is what it can carry in the cab and bed, including passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight. Half-ton owners usually run out of payload first, so check both figures on the door label when matching a truck to a trailer. Do I need a brake controller to tow with a Ram 1500 in Texas? Texas requires brakes on trailers over 4,500 pounds gross weight, which means you need a controller in the truck. The factory trailer-tow group includes an integrated controller that is better matched to the truck than an add-on box, and it is the setup we recommend for stock, horse and equipment trailers. Which Ram 1500 trim is best for towing? Any trim with the same engine and the trailer-tow group tows the same rated load; the differences are comfort and price. Lone Star is the Texas trim most of our buyers choose, Express is the value crew cab from $44,495 including destination, and Tradesman offers the highest payload potential for work use. Is a used Ram 1500 a good towing truck? Yes, if it has the trailer-tow equipment and a clean service history. Trucks with highway miles on US-84 and I-20 are generally easier on drivetrains than town-driven trucks. We appraise and inspect every used Ram on our lot and will tell you its tow rating before you drive it.

Yes. Every 2026 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup, Ram chassis cab and Ram ProMaster comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, announced by Ram in January 2026. It covers the engine, transmission and drivetrain components that do the work. It does not replace the shorter bumper-to-bumper warranty, and used Rams are covered only for whatever remains of the original term. What exactly does the Ram 10-year/100,000-mile warranty cover? Powertrain means the parts that make the truck move: the engine and its internal lubricated components, the transmission, the transfer case on 4x4 models, the driveshafts, axles and differentials. On a Cummins-equipped Ram 2500 or 3500 that includes the diesel engine itself. These are the components that cost the most when they fail and the ones a West Texas truck works hardest — pulling a gooseneck up the grade out of the Colorado River bottom south of Snyder, idling on a lease road all day in July, or running US-84 to Lubbock twice a week. What it does not cover is everything else: paint, interior, electronics, suspension wear items, brakes, tires, batteries and routine maintenance. Those fall under the separate basic (bumper-to-bumper) limited warranty, which is shorter. Emissions components and the diesel exhaust system have their own federally mandated coverage periods. The full terms live in the warranty booklet that comes with the truck, and we will walk you through the exact pages before you sign. Why did Ram go to a 10-year warranty? Ram's own explanation when it announced the coverage was that nearly 80 percent of new truck loans now run longer than five years. The old warranty expired while the buyer was still making payments. A 10-year powertrain term means the engine and transmission are covered for the life of most loans, including the 72- and 84-month terms that are now common. That lines up with how trucks are bought in Scurry County. Median household income here is in the high $50,000s and a new Ram lists in the $40,000s to $60,000s, so most of our customers finance for six years or longer. A warranty that outlasts the note changes the math on buying new versus used, and it is the first thing we bring up with a family on a budget or a hand who needs the truck to make money every day. Which Ram models get the 10-year/100,000-mile warranty? Model 10-yr/100K powertrain Typical Snyder buyer 2026 Ram 1500 (HEMI or Hurricane) Yes Family hauler, lake and 4-H trailers 2026 Ram 2500 (gas or Cummins) Yes Ranch, gooseneck, oilfield service 2026 Ram 3500 (SRW or dually) Yes Cattle, hay, heavy equipment, fifth-wheel 2026 Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab Yes Upfits, flatbeds, service bodies (BusinessLink) 2026 Ram ProMaster Yes Trades, delivery 2025 and older Rams No — original factory term applies Used buyers: ask us what remains The coverage applies to the 2026 model year forward. A 2025 Ram sitting on a lot today carries the warranty it was built with, which is one reason to compare the total cost of a leftover 2025 against a 2026 rather than just the sticker. See every new Ram in Snyder to compare. Is the Ram warranty transferable if I sell the truck? Ram's new vehicle limited warranty stays with the vehicle and transfers to a second owner. Whether a transfer fee or a per-repair deductible applies is set by the warranty terms in effect when the truck was sold, and those can change between model years, so we will confirm the current terms for the exact truck you are looking at, in writing, before you buy. If you plan to trade the truck in four or five years, remaining factory powertrain coverage is a real part of its resale value in this market, where the next owner is likely to work it just as hard. Does the warranty cover a Cummins diesel the same way? The 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel in the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 is a powertrain component, so the engine is covered under the 10-year/100,000-mile term on 2026 models. Diesel emissions equipment — the DEF system, DPF and related sensors — is covered under separate federal emissions warranty periods rather than the powertrain term. Diesel owners around here log miles fast, so 100,000 miles can arrive before 10 years does; keep that in mind when choosing between the mileage you drive and the years you plan to own. Does buying from Blake Fulenwider affect the warranty? No. The factory warranty is honored at any Ram dealer in the country, so a truck bought in Snyder is covered in Lubbock, Midland or on a job in the Permian. What does change is where you service it. Our service department is open Saturdays from 7:30 to 4, we are a Stellantis BusinessLink dealer with priority bays and loaners for commercial customers, and we are the nearest Ram service point for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. Keeping maintenance records at one dealer makes any warranty claim simpler. Why Buy at Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder Blake Fulenwider CDJR of Snyder is at 305 16th St, Snyder, TX 79549 — the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealer in Scurry County, and the nearest one for Colorado City, Roby, Rotan, Post, Hermleigh, Ira and Fluvanna. We'll give you the price over the phone. We'll appraise your trade the same day, in writing. And we won't run your credit until you're ready. Our service department is open Saturday 7:30 to 4, so warranty and maintenance work doesn't cost you a weekday off the job. Read what our customers say at our reviews page, including the one-star reviews — we would rather you see the whole picture. Call Sales at 325-515-0137 · Get Your Trade Value · Get Pre-Approved (No Impact on Your Credit) · Get Directions · Hablamos español. Related FAQs Does the Ram 10-year warranty apply to used trucks? Only to 2026 and newer Rams, and only for the time and miles remaining from the original in-service date. A 2025 or older used Ram carries its original factory powertrain term. When you look at a used Ram on our lot, we will tell you exactly what factory coverage, if any, remains on it. What is the difference between a powertrain warranty and bumper-to-bumper? Powertrain covers the engine, transmission, transfer case, axles and driveshafts — the parts that move the truck. Bumper-to-bumper covers most everything else for a shorter period, excluding wear items like brakes and tires. The 10-year/100,000-mile term on 2026 Rams is powertrain only; the basic coverage is separate. Is the Cummins diesel covered by the 10-year Ram warranty? Yes, on 2026 Ram 2500 and 3500 models the 6.7L Cummins engine is a covered powertrain component. Diesel emissions parts such as the DEF and DPF systems fall under separate federally required emissions warranty periods rather than the powertrain term. Do I have to service my Ram at the dealer to keep the warranty? No. You must perform the maintenance in the owner's manual on schedule and keep records, but you can have it done anywhere qualified. Many Scurry County owners choose our Saturday service hours and BusinessLink priority bays because one set of dealer records simplifies any future claim. Does the 10-year warranty cover Jeep, Dodge or Chrysler vehicles? No. The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage announced in January 2026 applies to Ram brand trucks and vans — the 1500, 2500, 3500, chassis cabs and ProMaster. Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler models carry their own standard factory warranties, which we can detail for any vehicle on the lot. Why does a longer powertrain warranty matter for a truck loan? Because most truck loans now run longer than five years, a traditional powertrain warranty could expire with years of payments left. A 10-year term means the most expensive components are covered for the length of a typical 72- or 84-month note, which lowers the risk of a major repair bill while you still owe on the truck.