Ram 1500 Towing Capacity
The 2027 Ram 1500 is rated to tow up to 11,530 lbs, according to Ram's published specifications. Rated configuration: Tradesman Quad Cab 6-ft 4-in box 4x2, 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6, 3.92 axle. Maximum payload is 2,410 lbs. Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 14 manufacturer sources
2027 max towing
11,530 lbs
2027 max payload
2,410 lbs
Years covered
2016–2027
Ram 1500 towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 11,530 lbs [1] | 2,410 lbs [1] | Tradesman Quad Cab 6-ft 4-in box 4x2, 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6, 3.92 axleMax payload 2,410 lb is the 4x2 Quad Cab Tradesman Pentastar V6 (3.55) row in the towing chart; the 2027 press kit headline lists up to 2,340 lb for the Pentastar. HEMI V8 eTorque up to 11,370 lb; Hurricane HO up to 9,480 lb; TRX up to 8,580 lb (Rumble Bee 6.2L) per press kit. |
| 2026 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 11,610 lbs [3] | 2,360 lbs [3] | Tradesman Quad Cab 6-ft 4-in box 4x2, 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6, 3.92 axlePress kit: Hurricane HO up to 10,000 lb; HEMI V8 eTorque up to 11,320 lb; Pentastar V6 eTorque up to 8,130 lb. |
| 2025 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 11,600 lbs [5] | 2,360 lbs [5] | Tradesman Quad Cab 6-ft 4-in box 4x2, 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6, 3.92 axleNo V8 offered for 2025 (Hurricane I6 and Pentastar V6 only). The Nov 2023 launch release quoted up to 11,580 lb towing and 2,300 lb payload; the 2025 towing chart lists 11,600 / 2,360 lb. Ram has also published 11,550 lb as the 2025 maximum. |
| 2024 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [6] | 2,300 lbs [6] | eTorque mild-hybrid 5.7L HEMI V8 (OEM: "hybrid max towing")EcoDiesel was not offered for 2024. |
| 2023 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [7] | 2,300 lbs [7] | 5.7L HEMI V8 configuration (max trailer tow per fact sheet)3.0L EcoDiesel V6 rated up to 12,560 lb. |
| 2022 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [8] | 2,300 lbs [8] | 5.7L HEMI V8 configuration (max trailer tow per fact sheet)3.0L EcoDiesel V6 rated up to 12,560 lb. |
| 2021 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [9] | 2,300 lbs [9] | 5.7L HEMI V8 configuration (max trailer tow per fact sheet)3.0L EcoDiesel V6 rated up to 12,560 lb. |
| 2020 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [10] | 2,300 lbs [10] | 5.7L HEMI V8 configuration (max trailer tow per fact sheet)New-for-2020 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 rated up to 12,560 lb. |
| 2019 | 5th gen (DT, 2019–present) | 12,750 lbs [11] | 2,300 lbs [11] | Max Tow Package: 2WD 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque with 3.92 axleFigures are for the all-new 2019 (DT) Ram 1500; the carryover Ram 1500 Classic sold alongside it is not covered here. |
| 2018 | 4th gen (DS, 2009–2018) | 10,640 lbs [12] | 1,880 lbs [12] | Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 5.7L HEMI V8, 6-speed 65RFE, 3.92 axleChart document is titled 2018 Ram 1500; its inner table header reads "2017 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Chart". |
| 2017 | 4th gen (DS, 2009–2018) | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 4th gen (DS, 2009–2018) | 10,640 lbs [13] | 1,890 lbs [13] | Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 5.7L HEMI V8, 6-speed 65RFE, 3.92 axle3.0L EcoDiesel V6 max 9,210 lb in the chart (press kit headline 9,200 lb). |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2027 Ram 1500 towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Cab / bed | Axle | Package | Max towing | Payload | GCWR | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.21 | — | 8,430 | 1,870 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.92 | — | 11,530 | 1,870 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x2 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.55 | — | 8,100 | 2,410 | 13,370 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.21 | — | 8,310 | 1,680 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.92 | — | 11,410 | 1,680 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.21 | — | 8,310 | 1,800 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 11,490 | 1,800 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.21 | — | 6,550 | 1,960 | 11,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 7,550 | 1,960 | 12,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.21 | — | 8,270 | 1,680 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 11,370 | 1,680 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.55 | — | 8,270 | 1,880 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.92 | — | 11,370 | 1,880 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x4 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.21 | — | 6,460 | 1,740 | 11,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x4 | Quad Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.55 | — | 7,460 | 1,740 | 12,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.55 | — | 8,070 | 1,710 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.92 | — | 11,170 | 1,710 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 8,130 | 1,840 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (standard output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 11,230 | 1,840 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.21 | — | 6,330 | 1,770 | 11,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 7,330 | 1,770 | 12,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 7,990 | 1,640 | 13,900 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 11,090 | 1,640 | 17,000 | [1] |
| Limited | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (high output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.92 | — | 9,240 | 1,380 | 16,100 | [1] |
| Limited | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (high output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 9,240 | 1,450 | 15,520 | [1] |
| RHO | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 (high output) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 8,370 | 1,530 | 15,160 | [1] |
| TRX | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (SRT) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 8,100 | 1,220 | 15,230 | [1] |
| Rumble Bee | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 8,890 | 1,150 | 14,800 | [1] |
| Rumble Bee | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | — | 7,460 | 1,160 | 13,850 | [1] |
| Rumble Bee | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.92 | Track Pack | 7,300 | 1,160 | 13,850 | [1] |
| Rumble Bee | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8 (SRT) | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 5-ft 7-in | 3.55 | — | 8,580 | 1,140 | 15,200 | [1] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2027 model year.
What lowers your 1500's real towing limit
- Axle ratio is the biggest single lever: on the 2027 chart the same 3.0L Hurricane Quad Cab 4x2 is rated 8,430 lb with a 3.21 axle and 11,530 lb with a 3.92 axle.
- Peak towing and peak payload come from different engines — the max tow is a Hurricane I6 truck, while the highest payload (2,410 lb) is a Pentastar V6 Tradesman.
- Lighter, simpler configurations rate higher: 4x2 Quad Cab Tradesman trucks top the chart, while 4x4 Crew Cab, Limited, RHO and TRX/Rumble Bee configurations are rated lower.
- Payload and trailer weight ratings are mutually exclusive, and GVWR/GCWR must never be exceeded (Ram towing-chart footnotes).
The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:
- Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
- Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
- GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.
Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.
Check your exact 1500 tow rating by VIN
The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.
Every published configuration with GCWR and a can-I-tow-it calculator: 2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity
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FAQ
What is the towing capacity of the Ram 1500?
The 2027 Ram 1500 is rated to tow up to 11,530 lbs when properly equipped (Tradesman Quad Cab 6-ft 4-in box 4x2, 3.0L Hurricane SO twin-turbo I6, 3.92 axle). Source: 2027 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Charts. Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Ram 1500 model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 12,750 lbs, first published for the 2024 model year (eTorque mild-hybrid 5.7L HEMI V8 (OEM: "hybrid max towing")).
What is the 2027 Ram 1500's payload capacity?
Up to 2,410 lbs in its highest-rated configuration, per the manufacturer. Payload must cover passengers, cargo, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10–15% of trailer weight), so it often limits a tow before the trailer rating does.
How do I find my Ram 1500's exact towing capacity?
Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.
Sources
- Stellantis North America Media, "2027 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Charts" https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/download.do?id=27018 (accessed 2026-11-05)
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Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Ram 1500 Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/ram/1500, updated 2026-11-05.