The 2025 Ram 1500 specs start with three gas engines: a 305 hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque, and two 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-sixes making 420 hp and 540 hp. The 5.7L HEMI V8 was not offered for 2025. Ram’s charts list towing up to about 11,550 lb and payload up to about 2,370 lb, but not on the same truck.
2025 Ram 1500 Specs by Engine
| Engine | Power / torque | Best listed tow | Best listed payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 305 hp / about 269 lb-ft | 8,110 lb | 2,370 lb |
| 3.0L Hurricane Standard Output | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft | 11,550 lb | 1,980 lb |
| 3.0L Hurricane High Output | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft | 9,920 lb | 1,520 lb |
These are the best figures in Ram’s published 2025 tow and payload charts, which Ram’s launch material quotes slightly differently (about 11,580 lb at launch). Each applies to one configuration, so use the ratings on your own truck. All three engines pair with an eight-speed automatic.
Towing and Payload
- Tow rating changes with engine, 4×2 or 4×4, cab, bed, axle ratio and trim.
- Tongue weight counts against payload, along with passengers and cargo.
- Luxury and 4×4 equipment lowers payload; a Hurricane Limited can be near 1,340-1,380 lb.
- The RHO is listed with about 8,380 lb of towing and 1,520 lb of payload.
Performance
Ram claims 0-60 mph in about 4.6 seconds for the 540 hp RHO. That figure belongs to the RHO, not every truck with the High Output engine. Independent results for other trims differ.
Cabs, Beds and Trims
- Cabs: Quad Cab (6-ft 4-in bed) and Crew Cab (5-ft 7-in or 6-ft 4-in bed).
- Work and mainstream: Tradesman, Big Horn (Lone Star in Texas), Warlock.
- Upscale: Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited and Tungsten, which offers 24-way massaging seats and a 23-speaker Klipsch system.
- Off-road: Rebel and the 540 hp RHO.
Trim availability varies by market, so check a Canadian Ram dealer. For trim-level detail, see our guides to the Ram 1500 Big Horn and the Ram Tungsten.
Tech and Interior
- Uconnect 5 touchscreens of 12 or 14.5 inches, and an available 10.25-inch passenger display.
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
- Available driver-assistance systems vary by trim.
Who Should Buy Which Engine
- Heavy trailers: Hurricane Standard Output.
- Work truck with maximum payload: Pentastar V6.
- Power and acceleration: Hurricane High Output or RHO.
- Want a V8: the HEMI returned for the 2026 model year; see our 2025 Ram lineup overview for what changed across the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have a HEMI V8?
No. The 5.7L HEMI V8 was not offered in the 2025 Ram 1500. It returned for the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Ram 1500 offer?
A 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque (305 hp) and two 3.0L twin-turbo Hurricane inline-sixes rated at 420 hp and 540 hp.
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow?
Ram’s charts list up to about 11,550 lb with the Hurricane Standard Output on a properly equipped truck. Most trucks are rated lower.
How much power does the Ram 1500 RHO make?
The RHO uses the 540 hp, 521 lb-ft Hurricane High Output engine. Ram claims 0-60 mph in about 4.6 seconds.
Which 2025 Ram 1500 has the most payload?
The Pentastar V6 has the highest listed payload, up to about 2,370 lb in Ram’s chart. Check your truck’s door-jamb label.
