The frame of the Ram 1500 here at Weimer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Moorefield, WV is 98% high-strength steel, making it strong to handle heavy loads and enhancing its durability. Ram offers the most powerful engine in a half-ton truck, the supercharged 6.2L Hemi V8 engine. This engine makes up to 702 hp and tows up to 8,100 pounds. It is only installed in the TRX and makes the model the best for off-road driving.
Another powerful engine is the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine with the eTorque system (Ram’s mild-hybrid system). This engine makes 395 hp and tows the highest load of up to 12,750 pounds. You can have this engine without the mild hybrid system, but it tows 11,600 pounds.
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine is the least powerful option. It comes with the eTorque system and can tow up to 7,730 pounds. The last option is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine that makes 260 hp and tows up to 12,560 pounds.