Ram 1500 towing capacity
The 2026 Ram 1500 is rated for up to 11,610 lbs with a conventional ball hitch, in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 6, 2026.
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2026 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | 11,610 lbs |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 11,320 lbs |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O | 10,000 lbs |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 8,130 lbs |
All 27 2026 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Ram 1500 Tow Payload Chart
2025 Ram 1500
Ram published two charts for this year that disagree by up to a few hundred pounds for the same truck (for example 11,600 lbs in one and 11,550 lbs in the other). Both are shown, each linked to its own document. We do not know which is the later revision.
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS | 11,600 lbs | |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | 11,550 lbs | |
| 3.0L I6 HO TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS | 10,050 lbs | |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O | 9,920 lbs | |
| 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG | 8,170 lbs | |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 8,110 lbs |
All 84 2025 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Ram 1500 Towing Charts; 2025 Ram 1500 Tow Payload Chart
2024 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 12,750 lbs | |
| 5.7L V-8 HEMI | 12,750 lbs | |
| 6.2L SUPER CHARGED V8 | 8,100 lbs | |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,690 lbs |
All 39 2024 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Ram 1500 Fleet Buyers Guide; 2024 Ram 1500 Towing Charts
2023 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 12,750 lbs | |
| 5.7L V-8 HEMI | 12,750 lbs | |
| diesel | 12,560 lbs | |
| 3.0L V-6 ECODIESEL | 12,560 lbs | |
| 6.2L SUPER CHARGED V8 | 8,100 lbs | |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,690 lbs |
All 54 2023 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Ram 1500 Fleet Buyers Guide; 2023 Ram 1500 Towing Charts
2022 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V-8 HEMI | 12,750 lbs |
| 3.0L V-6 ECODIESEL | 12,560 lbs |
| 6.2L SUPER CHARGED V8 | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,690 lbs |
All 52 2022 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Ram 1500 Towing Charts
2021 Ram 1500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI BSG | 12,750 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL | 12,560 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 11,650 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL HFE | 8,290 lbs |
| 6.2L SUPERCHARGED HEMI V8 SRT | 8,100 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,740 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 HFE | 6,760 lbs |
All 52 2021 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 RAM 1500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant
2020 Ram 1500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT W/ BSG | 12,750 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL | 12,560 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT | 11,620 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 24V VVT W/BSG | 7,710 lbs |
All 49 2020 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L41) Base Weight Axle Total
2019 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE W/ BSG | 12,750 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE | 11,610 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG | 7,730 lbs |
All 40 2019 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 Ram 1500 DT Towing Chart
2018 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE | 10,620 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 9,240 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE | 7,600 lbs |
All 61 2018 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Ram 1500 Towing Chart
2017 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 10,640 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL | 9,210 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,600 lbs |
All 85 2017 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Ram 1500 Towing Chart
2016 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 10,640 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL | 9,210 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,610 lbs |
| 3.6 V6 | 4,970 lbs |
All 85 2016 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 RAM 1500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant
2015 Ram 1500
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 10,650 lbs |
| 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL | 9,200 lbs |
| 3.6L V6 | 7,600 lbs |
All 85 2015 1500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 RAM 1500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant
Common questions
How has the Ram 1500's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 11,610 lbs; 2025: 11,550 lbs; 2024: 12,750 lbs; 2023: 12,750 lbs; 2022: 12,750 lbs; 2021: 12,750 lbs; 2020: 12,750 lbs; 2019: 12,750 lbs; 2018: 10,620 lbs; 2017: 10,640 lbs; 2016: 10,640 lbs; 2015: 10,650 lbs.
What hitch are the Ram 1500 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.