2021 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity

Up to 10,610 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW, 5.7L V8 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 rating10,610 lbsConventional (ball hitch). 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.

2021 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalConfigurations
5.7L V8 MDS VVT ENGINE10,610 lbs32
3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE7,660 lbs16

2021 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.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2021 Ram 1500 Classic 5.7L V8 MDS VVT ENGINE towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,610 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,520 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,480 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,460 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,430 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,420 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,420 lbs15,975 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.9210,380 lbs15,975 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,330 lbs15,975 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,270 lbs15,975 lbsp. 3
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,200 lbs15,975 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,170 lbs15,975 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,110 lbs15,850 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.9210,070 lbs15,850 lbsp. 3
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.929,200 lbs14,350 lbsp. 2
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.929,000 lbs14,350 lbsp. 3
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,650 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,450 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,430 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,340 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,310 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,290 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,250 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,240 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,240 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.2WD3.218,210 lbs13,800 lbsp. 2
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,160 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,090 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,060 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,020 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,020 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1. This exact line is printed twice in the table on this page; kept once.4WD3.218,000 lbs13,800 lbsp. 3
2021 Ram 1500 Classic 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.557,660 lbs12,900 lbsp. 1
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.557,580 lbs12,900 lbsp. 1
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.557,420 lbs12,900 lbsp. 1
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.557,400 lbs12,900 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.557,290 lbs12,200 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.557,270 lbs12,400 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.557,070 lbs12,400 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.557,060 lbs12,200 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.214,940 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.214,720 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.214,710 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
QUAD CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.214,610 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.2WD3.214,530 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.214,520 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
QUAD CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.214,370 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1
CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 5'7" SRW8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANSSingle max trailer column; page 4 note 7 computes the rating with conventional hitch trailering equipment (65 lb) and 10% tongue weight for a conventional hitch, so treated as conventional. Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 4 note 1.4WD3.214,350 lbs9,850 lbsp. 1

Common questions

Which 2021 Ram 1500 Classic engine tows the most?

5.7L V8 MDS VVT ENGINE, at up to 10,610 lbs. Next is 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE at up to 7,660 lbs.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Chart. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2021 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.

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