2020 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity
Up to 10,680 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX, 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, 2WD, 3.92 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 4,350 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating10,680 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 4,350 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2020 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE | 10,680 lbs | 32 |
| 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE | 7,580 lbs | 16 |
2020 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity chart
All 48 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,680 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,510 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,480 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,460 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,450 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,410 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,410 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10,370 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,330 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,280 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,270 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15975; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,260 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,110 lbs | 15,850 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 15850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,070 lbs | 15,850 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 14350; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.92 | 9,240 lbs | 14,350 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 14350; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.92 | 9,030 lbs | 14,350 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,690 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,510 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,480 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,340 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,310 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,280 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,280 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,240 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,240 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,200 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,150 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,100 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,090 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,080 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,060 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70SRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 13800; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,020 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 4 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12900; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,580 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12900; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,520 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12900; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,400 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12900; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,400 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12200; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,310 lbs | 12,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12400; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,300 lbs | 12,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12400; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,100 lbs | 12,400 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 12200; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,090 lbs | 12,200 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4,960 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4,750 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4,740 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4,550 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4,530 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 1 | |
| RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4,470 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 2 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4,350 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 3 | |
| RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RESRW. Hitch type not stated anywhere in the chart. GCW column (computed) printed as 9850; gcwr_lbs is the GCWR column. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 notes. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4,350 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 4 |
Common questions
Which 2020 Ram 1500 Classic engine tows the most?
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, at up to 10,680 lbs. Next is 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE at up to 7,580 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Axle Ratio RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L41) Base Weight. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- Axle Ratio RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L41) Base Weight, Ram. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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