Looking for a reliable vehicle that can tow and haul a trailer, boat, or camper?
The CDJR lineup offers a range of vehicles for towing, and we’re here to highlight some of our top picks for Florence drivers!
Whether you need extreme towing strength for work or want ample towing capability for recreation, we can help you find your perfect fit. We’ll take a look at trucks like the light-duty Ram 1500 as well as the heavy-duty Ram 2500 and 3500, comparing their different towing capacities.
We’ll also take a look at two SUVs from the Jeep lineup — the Grand Cherokee and the Grand Wagoneer — which not only offer ample towing capability but also offer the bonus of generous cabin space.
No matter what type of vehicle you’re looking for, get to know some of the towing-friendly vehicles in the current CDJR lineup!
Best CDJR Vehicles for Towing and Hauling
How much towing capacity and payload do you need?
The CDJR lineup offers a range of towing capacities, so whether you’re looking for a truck with maximum strength or an SUV that can handle simpler towing tasks, we’re here to help you find the vehicle that checks all of your boxes. From tough, work-ready pickup trucks to versatile, road-trip-ready SUVs, you can compare the different towing capacities of the following models.
CDJR Vehicle | Best For | Max Towing Capacity* | Max Payload Capacity |
2026 Ram 1500 | Boats, travel trailers, ATVs or other recreational vehicles | Up to 11,610 pounds when properly equipped. | Up to 2,360 pounds when properly equipped |
2026 Ram 2500 | Horse trailers, RVs, sailboats, trailers connected with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches | Up to 20,000 pounds with the diesel engine and when properly equipped | Up to 3,930 pounds when properly equipped |
2026 Ram 3500 | Horse trailers, RVs, sailboats, trailers connected with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches | Up to 36,610 pounds with high-output diesel engine and when properly equipped | Up to 7,590 pounds when properly equipped |
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2-row version) | Certain boats, campers, and trailers | Up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped | Up to 1,280 pounds when properly equipped |
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Certain boats, campers, and trailers | Up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped | Up to 1,590 pounds when properly equipped |
*Maximum towing capacity varies by model, engine, drivetrain, configuration, and equipment.
Ram 1500: Everyday Towing & Hauling
The 2026 Ram 1500 is the strongest Ram 1500 ever, offering robust towing strength and capability for everyday needs. This full-size, light-duty pickup truck can handle boats, travel trailers, ATVs, and other recreational vehicles with ease, so it’s safe to say that it’s ready for your next adventure.
This pickup truck offers four powerful engines for drivers to choose from, each offering different towing and payload numbers. Engine options include:
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 11,320 pounds
- Maximum Payload:
- Maximum Horsepower: 395
- Maximum Torque: 410 pound-feet
- High-Output 3.0L Hurricane Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 10,000 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 1,490 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 540
- Maximum Torque: 521 pound-feet
- 3.0L Hurricane Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 11,610 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 1,930 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 420
- Maximum Torque: 469 pound-feet
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine with eTorque
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 8,130 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 2,360 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 305
- Maximum Torque: 269 pound-feet
No matter which engine option you choose, the 2026 Ram 1500 is ready to provide dependable towing performance for work or recreation. And with a variety of towing technologies available, towing can become even easier!
Available towing technology features include:
- Integrated Trailer Health Monitor
- Trailer Reverse Guidance with Dynamic Gridlines
- Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode
- Trailer Hitch Line-Up Assist
- Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirrors
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Trailer Reverse Steering Control
These various features make the towing process less stressful, allowing you to get the job done without breaking a sweat.
Ram 2500 and Ram 3500: Maximum Towing & Hauling
If you need ultimate muscle, the Ram heavy-duty lineup delivers. These trucks can handle extra-heavy loads with confidence, including horse trailers, RVs, sailboats, and trailers connected with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches.
Towing and payload numbers vary, depending on the engine. For the 2026 Ram 1500, you’ll have two engine options to choose from:
- 6.4L HEMI® V8 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 17,750 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 3,930 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 405
- Maximum Torque: 429 pound-feet
- High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 20,000 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 3,600 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 430
- Maximum Torque: 1,075 pound-feet
The 2026 Ram 3500 offers the same engine options, but with different towing capacity and payload numbers:
- 6.4L HEMI® V8 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 18,150 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 7,590 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 405
- Maximum Torque: 429 pound-feet
- High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 36,610 pounds
- Maximum Payload: 6,050 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 430
- Maximum Torque: 1,075 pound-feet
Like the Ram 1500, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 offer convenient towing technology features. These include an available Digital Rearview Mirror and available wired Tow Mode Camera, as well as available Trailer Tow Pages, which include Trailer Light Check and Trailer Brake Status.
As the most advanced Ram heavy-duty pickups ever, the Ram 2500 and 3500 are built not just to tow hefty loads, but to make your job easier.
Jeep Grand Cherokee: Road-Trip Ready Versatility
A pickup truck isn’t the only vehicle that offers towing capability. If you would rather upgrade to an SUV but still need towing capability, the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee rises to the occasion, offering SUV versatility paired with ample towing muscle.
Giving drivers the choice of two-row seating or three-row seating, this SUV can tow up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped, allowing you to bring a smaller boat or trailer on your next family adventure.
The Grand Cherokee also gives you two 4x4 systems to choose from — the Quadra-Trac I and Quadra-Drive II with a rear electronic limited-slip differential — as well as two engine options:
- 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 6,200 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 324
- Maximum Torque: 332 pound-feet
- 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine
- Maximum Towing Capacity: 6,200 pounds
- Maximum Horsepower: 293
- Maximum Torque: 260 pound-feet
This SUV is rugged enough for off-road travel, but refined enough for any occasion. It’s designed to keep you and your crew comfortable on the trail or street, offering luxuries like available heated seats and advanced tech like an available 12.3-inch touchscreen display. You can count on this SUV to make every road trip a success!
Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Refinement Meets Muscle
When you still need towing strength but want even more refinement and room in your next SUV, the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the optimal choice. This spacious, three-row SUV can seat up to eight, offering standard comforts like heated and ventilated front seats and other thoughtful amenities such as an available center console cooler.
When it comes to towing, this large SUV boasts a max towing capacity of up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped, allowing you to bring along even more gear than the Grand Cherokee. It offers an available automatic Quadra-Drive® II 4x4 System, and is equipped with a Hurricane Twin-Turbo engine that delivers 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque.
If you’re looking for a more luxurious towing experience, the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers just that.
Choosing the Right CDJR Vehicle for Your Towing Needs
Choosing the right CDJR vehicle for towing and hauling ultimately comes down to what you need to tow, and how often. Whether you’re looking for a light-duty, full-size truck for everyday towing, a heavy-duty truck for major loads, or a versatile SUV for your next family vacation, the CDJR lineup offers trucks and SUVs to suit a variety of towing requirements.
Other vehicles in the CDJR lineup that offer towing capability include the Dodge Durango, Jeep Gladiator, and even the Chrysler Pacifica. We invite you to explore our current CDJR inventory to discover the capable trucks and SUVs we have available today. We can also help you place a custom order if we don’t have the model you want in stock.
Check out our towing-capable SUVs and trucks for sale at Legacy CDJR, then visit our dealership in Florence, SC, for a test drive!