2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Up to 10,620 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX, 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, 2WD, 3.92 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 4,250 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating10,620 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 4,250 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.
2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE | 10,620 lbs | 23 |
| 3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 9,240 lbs | 22 |
| 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE | 7,600 lbs | 16 |
2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart
All 61 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)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10620.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10430.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10340.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10250.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10210.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 10190.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 6 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15975. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10170.0 lbs | 15,975 lbs | p. 13 | |
| SSV, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX6-SPD AUTOMATIC 65RFE TRANSMISSIONSRW. GCW column prints 15950. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 10060.0 lbs | 15,950 lbs | p. 14 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 15846. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 9810.0 lbs | 15,850 lbs | p. 12 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 14350. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 9210.0 lbs | 14,350 lbs | p. 4 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 14350. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 8930.0 lbs | 14,350 lbs | p. 10 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8660.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 4 | |
| SSV, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX6-SPD AUTOMATIC 65RFE TRANSMISSIONSRW. GCW column prints 14400. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 8510.0 lbs | 14,400 lbs | p. 14 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8450.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8380.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 10 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8250.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8160.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8070.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 8040.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 8010.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 6 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 7990.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 13 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 13800. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 7760.0 lbs | 13,800 lbs | p. 12 | |
| SPORT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SPORT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY-US)SRW. GCW column prints 10250. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 5020.0 lbs | 10,250 lbs | p. 8 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 9240.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 9030.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 8990.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 8860.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 8690.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 8560.0 lbs | 14,750 lbs | p. 13 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 14550. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 8410.0 lbs | 14,550 lbs | p. 12 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 8240.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 8240.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 8030.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 8030.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7990.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 7990.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 3 | |
| ST, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7930.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 2 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7860.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.92 | 7860.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7690.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 7690.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7610.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 12 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 7610.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 12 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7560.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 13 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS (BUY)SRW. GCW column prints 13750. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.92 | 7560.0 lbs | 13,750 lbs | p. 13 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12845. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7600.0 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12845. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7500.0 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12845. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7430.0 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12345. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7260.0 lbs | 12,400 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12845. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7250.0 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 13 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12145. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.55 | 7240.0 lbs | 12,200 lbs | p. 4 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12345. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7070.0 lbs | 12,400 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 12145. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.55 | 7030.0 lbs | 12,200 lbs | p. 10 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4940.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 4 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4770.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 5 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4740.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 10 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4610.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 3 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4570.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 11 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 2WD | 3.21 | 4510.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 7 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4430.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 9 | |
| SLT, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX8-SPD AUTO 845RE TRANS (MAKE)SRW. GCW column prints 9850. Hitch: chart has no hitch column; J2807 notes page (pdf p16) specifies Class IV receiver hitch and conventional-hitch tongue weight, so recorded as conventional. Values marked ESTIMATED in the document. | 4WD | 3.21 | 4250.0 lbs | 9,850 lbs | p. 13 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Ram 1500 engine tows the most?
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, at up to 10,620 lbs. Next is 3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE at up to 9,240 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Ram 1500 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 2018 Ram 1500
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 2018 Ram 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Ram 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Ram 1500 Towing Chart, 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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