🛻 Dodge Ram Truck Tow Calculator
Find your exact towing capacity, payload, tongue weight & GCVWR for any Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500
| Model & Engine | Config | Max Tow (lbs) | Max Payload (lbs) | Max Tow (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 5.7L HEMI | Crew 4x4 | 11,610 | 1,710 | 5,266 |
| Ram 1500 5.7L HEMI | Reg 4x2 | 12,750 | 2,300 | 5,783 |
| Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel | Crew 4x4 | 12,560 | 1,620 | 5,697 |
| Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel | Crew 4x2 | 12,560 | 1,750 | 5,697 |
| Ram 2500 6.4L HEMI | Crew 4x4 | 16,320 | 3,160 | 7,402 |
| Ram 2500 6.4L HEMI | Reg 4x2 | 18,210 | 3,990 | 8,260 |
| Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins | Crew 4x4 | 17,980 | 3,360 | 8,155 |
| Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins | Reg 4x2 | 19,680 | 4,010 | 8,926 |
| Ram 3500 6.4L HEMI SRW | Crew 4x4 | 21,020 | 5,400 | 9,534 |
| Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins SRW | Crew 4x4 | 26,070 | 6,120 | 11,826 |
| Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins DRW | Crew 4x4 | 37,100 | 7,680 | 16,828 |
| Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins DRW | Reg 4x2 | 37,100 | 7,680 | 16,828 |
| Trailer Type | Tongue % of Trailer | Example (10,000 lb trailer) | Max Tongue Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional / Bumper Pull | 10–15% | 1,000–1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Weight Distribution Hitch | 10–15% | 1,000–1,500 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
| 5th Wheel | 15–25% | 1,500–2,500 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Gooseneck | 20–30% | 2,000–3,000 lbs | 5,000+ lbs |
| Term | Definition | Ram 1500 Example | Ram 3500 Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | Max loaded truck weight | 6,900 lbs | 14,000 lbs |
| GCVWR | Truck + trailer combined max | 18,700 lbs | 43,000 lbs |
| Payload Capacity | Max load in cab + bed | 2,300 lbs | 7,680 lbs |
| Curb Weight (crew) | Truck empty weight | ~4,800 lbs | ~8,000 lbs |
| Tongue Weight Limit | Hitch receiver max TW | ~1,000 lbs | ~2,600 lbs |
| 80% Safety Rule | Recommended max tow load | 9,400 lbs | 29,680 lbs |
| Imperial | Metric (kg) | Imperial | Metric (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 lbs | 454 kg | 10,000 lbs | 4,536 kg |
| 2,000 lbs | 907 kg | 15,000 lbs | 6,804 kg |
| 5,000 lbs | 2,268 kg | 20,000 lbs | 9,072 kg |
| 7,500 lbs | 3,402 kg | 37,100 lbs | 16,828 kg |
Note: The data in this article base on real comments of users and official specs of the maker.
The Dodge Ram 1500 always was a liked vehicle for towing and its limits range according to the year of production and the kind of engine. When well equipped, the model of 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 reach maximum of 12 750 pounds for towing. For the 2025 version, that sinks to 11 570 pounds, while the newest 2026 Dodge Ram 1500 can arrive at 11 610 pounds with the 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane engine.
How Much the Dodge Ram Can Tow and Carry
The base version with 3.6-liter V6 engine limits to 8 130 pounds, on the other hand the mighty I-6 version reaches about 10 000 pounds.
With eTorque, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine fits to draw up to 7 680 pounds. The 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane raises that to 11 330 pounds. There also exists a mighty version with 9 920 pounds, that combines with 540 horses and 521 puond-feet of torque.
At the bigger Dodge Ram models the numbers become really nice. With right gear, the Dodge Ram 2500 can draw up to 19 990 pounds. Features like rear reverse drive and extra fuel tank in the Tradesman cab version helps that effect.
For instance, one 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie with diesel engine and long bed had tow limit of 17 100 pounds. The 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 with 6-foot-4 cab and 3.73 gear ratio reached 14 380 pounds.
The biggest Dodge Ram models fit to draw even 37 100 pounds. Their Cummins diesel engines reach up to 1 075 pound-feet of torque. Also Dodge Ram launched ability of 30 000 pounds for fifth-wheel hitch, that means home range of hitches.
Cargo space matter a lot too. One most commonly reaches the cargo limit before the maximum towing, especially at the 1500 models and sometimes also 2500 models. The safest way to figure the payload is weigh the Truck and take that from the GVWR.
A loaded Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie have around 3 000 pounds of cargo space, with the exact value marked on the door frame.
Dodge Ram raised the GVWR for three-quarter-ton trucks with Cummins diesel until 11 040 pounds. That settled the problem of low payload in older models. Going from 1500 to 2500 version can add around 700 pounds of cargo space, although the ride become a bit rough.
The Dodge Ram 1500 REV marks record with 14 000 pounds of towing. Different levels like Tungsten, Limited, Tradesman and Express each suit other users. There really is a Dodge Ram for every type oftask.
