Ram 2500 Towing Capacity
The 2027 Ram 2500 is rated to tow up to 20,000 lbs, according to Ram's published specifications. Rated configuration: Tradesman Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axle, 11,040-lb GVWR. Maximum payload is 4,580 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
20,000 lbs
2027 max payload
4,580 lbs
Years covered
2016–2027
Ram 2500 towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [1] | 4,580 lbs [1] | Tradesman Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axle, 11,040-lb GVWR (hitch type not stated in chart)Preliminary chart. Max payload is the 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft Tradesman with payload upgrade (6.4L HEMI, 11,040-lb GVWR). Press release: HEMI up to 17,740 lb tow; Cummins HO up to 20,000 lb tow / 3,990 lb payload. |
| 2026 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [2] | 4,580 lbs [2] | Tradesman Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x4, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axle, 11,040-lb GVWR (hitch type not stated in chart)Max payload is the 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft Tradesman with payload upgrade (6.4L HEMI). |
| 2025 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [3] | 4,420 lbs [3] | Tradesman Crew Cab 8-ft box 4x2 SRW, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axleMax payload 4,420 lb is a box-delete (no bed) Regular Cab Tradesman 4x2 with 6.4L HEMI. 2025 chart footnotes: 5th-wheel hitch required over 23,000 lb, gooseneck over 30,000 lb. |
| 2024 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [4] | 4,000 lbs [5] | 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel configuration (fact sheet headline)Max payload is the Regular Cab 8-ft 4x2 6.4L HEMI at 10,000-lb GVWR (tow/pay chart). That chart notes a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. |
| 2023 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [6] | — | Fact sheet headline (configuration not stated) |
| 2022 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 20,000 lbs [7] | — | Fact sheet headline (configuration not stated) |
| 2021 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 19,780 lbs [8] | — | Fact sheet headline (configuration not stated) |
| 2020 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 19,780 lbs [10] | 4,480 lbs [9] | Fact sheet headline (configuration not stated)The 2020 towing chart's highest 2500 row is 19,680 lb (Regular Cab 8-ft 4x2, 6.7L Cummins, 3.73). Max payload 4,480 lb is a box-delete Regular Cab Tradesman 4x2 with 6.4L HEMI. |
| 2019 | 5th gen (2019–present) | 19,780 lbs [11] | 4,520 lbs [11] | Regular Cab 4x2, 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axleMax payload 4,520 lb is a box-delete Regular Cab 4x2 6.4L HEMI; highest with a box is 4,050 lb (Regular Cab 4x2 HEMI). |
| 2018 | 4th gen (2010–2018) | 17,980 lbs [12] | 4,490 lbs [12] | Regular Cab long box 4x2, 6.7L Cummins diesel, 3.42 axleMax payload 4,490 lb is a box-off Regular Cab long-box 4x2 6.4L HEMI. |
| 2017 | 4th gen (2010–2018) | 17,980 lbs [13] | — | Fact sheet headline (configuration not stated) |
| 2016 | 4th gen (2010–2018) | 17,980 lbs [14] | — | Press kit headline (configuration not stated) |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2027 Ram 2500 towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Cab / bed | Axle | Max towing | Payload | GCWR | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Regular Cab / box delete (no bed) | 4.10 | 17,670 | 4,420 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Regular Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 17,840 | 3,930 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x2 | Regular Cab / 8-ft | 3.42 | 20,000 | 3,990 | 27,490 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / box delete (no bed, 6-ft 4-in frame) | 4.10 | 17,190 | 3,940 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 4.10 | 17,420 | 3,610 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.42 | 19,950 | 3,600 | 27,870 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / box delete (no bed, 8-ft frame) | 4.10 | 17,120 | 3,950 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 17,280 | 3,470 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x2 | Crew Cab / 8-ft | 3.42 | 19,990 | 3,490 | 28,010 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Regular Cab / box delete (no bed) | 4.10 | 17,230 | 4,070 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Regular Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 17,440 | 3,630 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x4 | Regular Cab / 8-ft | 3.42 | 19,930 | 3,590 | 27,820 | [1] |
| Tradesman (payload upgrade) | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Regular Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 17,350 | 4,580 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / box delete (no bed, 6-ft 4-in frame) | 4.10 | 16,940 | 3,690 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 4.10 | 17,120 | 3,310 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.42 | 19,870 | 3,280 | 28,110 | [1] |
| Tradesman (payload upgrade) | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 4.10 | 17,020 | 4,250 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Power Wagon | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 4.10 | 10,530 | 1,570 | 18,000 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / box delete (no bed, 8-ft frame) | 4.10 | 16,700 | 3,570 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 16,930 | 3,020 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Tradesman | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 8-ft | 3.42 | 18,220 | 3,160 | 26,580 | [1] |
| Tradesman (payload upgrade) | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab / 8-ft | 4.10 | 16,780 | 4,010 | 24,250 | [1] |
| Laramie | 6.7L Cummins HO turbo diesel I6 | 4x4 | Mega Cab / 6-ft 4-in | 3.42 | 15,710 | 2,900 | 24,290 | [1] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2027 model year.
What lowers your 2500's real towing limit
- Engine and axle set the ceiling: on the 2027 chart, 6.4L HEMI trucks top out near 17,800 lb (4.10 axle) while the 6.7L Cummins HO with 3.42 axle reaches 20,000 lb.
- GVWR packages matter for payload: the 11,040-lb GVWR payload-upgrade Regular Cab raises HEMI payload to 4,580 lb versus 3,630 lb at 10,000 lb GVWR.
- Power Wagon is rated far lower (10,530 lb tow, 1,570 lb payload on the 2027 chart) because of its 8,565-lb GVWR and off-road hardware.
- Payload and trailer weight ratings are mutually exclusive; Ram's charts compute trailer ratings per SAE J2807.
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 2500 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 2500 towing capacity
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FAQ
What is the towing capacity of the Ram 2500?
The 2027 Ram 2500 is rated to tow up to 20,000 lbs when properly equipped (Tradesman Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axle, 11,040-lb GVWR (hitch type not stated in chart)). Source: 2027 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Towing Specifications (preliminary trailer towing charts). Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Ram 2500 model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 20,000 lbs, first published for the 2027 model year (Tradesman Regular Cab 8-ft box 4x2, 6.7L Cummins HO, 3.42 axle, 11,040-lb GVWR (hitch type not stated in chart)).
What is the 2027 Ram 2500's payload capacity?
Up to 4,580 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 2500'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 2500 Heavy Duty Towing Specifications (preliminary trailer towing charts)" https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/download.do?id=27924 (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 2500 Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/ram/2500, updated 2026-11-05.