A trailer that pushes past 15,000 lbs changes everything you need from a truck, starting with the engine and ending with the transmission behind it. The 2027 RAM 2500 answers with an available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six and a maximum available diesel towing capacity of 20,000 lbs when properly equipped and configured. Lester Glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM breaks the numbers down below so you can match a configuration to the work.
Two Engines, Two Different Jobs
The available High-Output 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six produces 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque, paired with a TorqueFlite® HD eight-speed automatic transmission. The 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 produces 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque and is also paired with an eight-speed automatic. The diesel prioritizes maximum towing and low-rpm torque, while the gas engine supports the truck’s highest available payload rating.
Payload Ratings and Plow Season
RAM reports best-in-class payload of 4,580 lbs for this truck when properly equipped, enough for pallets of material rather than a weekend load of mulch. Snowplow Prep capability comes standard, including a 220-amp alternator and snowplow prep wiring, helping prepare the truck for a compatible plow installation. That combination suits municipal contracts, landscaping fleets, and anyone whose winter schedule starts before sunrise.
Power Wagon Hardware for Rough Ground
Equipped with the available diesel engine, the RAM 2500 Power Wagon adds a class-exclusive electronic front sway bar disconnect and a class-exclusive electronic-locking front differential, both per RAM. A Bilstein shock system, Hill Descent Control, rock rails, and Goodyear All-Terrain tires round out the off-road package. An available 14.5-inch Uconnect® touchscreen handles navigation, audio, and vehicle settings from the center stack.
Explore the 2027 RAM 2500 in Toms River, NJ
Choosing between gas and diesel comes down to how often you tow near the ceiling rather than how high the ceiling sits. The heavy-duty team at Lester Glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM can walk you through axle ratios, cab configurations, and bed lengths. Bring your towing numbers and let the specifications settle the question.
