2024 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Up to 12,750 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX, 5.7L V-8 HEMI, 2WD, 3.92 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,120 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating12,750 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 6,120 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.
2024 Ram 1500 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 12,750 lbs | 1 | |
| 5.7L V-8 HEMI | 12,750 lbs | 25 | |
| 6.2L SUPER CHARGED V8 | 8,100 lbs | 1 | |
| 3.6L V-6 | 7,690 lbs | 12 |
2024 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart
All 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5056.24, payload 1840, GCWR 18,350. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 18,350. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 12,750 lbs | 18,350 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 4967.04, payload 1930, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,590 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5056.24, payload 1840, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,560 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5096.70, payload 1810, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,540 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5053.07, payload 1840, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,520 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5164.79, payload 1940, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 11,340 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5188.30, payload 1710, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,310 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5303.47, payload 1800, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 11,310 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 5 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5136.98, payload 1760, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.92 | 11,300 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5250.79, payload 1840, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 11,300 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5246.04, payload 1860, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 11,270 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5305.83, payload 1800, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 11,200 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5397.44, payload 1710, GCWR 17,000. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 17,000. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.92 | 10,900 lbs | 17,000 lbs | p. 5 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,490 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,450 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5096.70, payload 1810, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,440 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5053.07, payload 1840, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,420 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5164.79, payload 1940, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,240 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5188.30, payload 1710, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,210 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5303.47, payload 1800, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,210 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 5 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5136.98, payload 1760, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 8,200 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5250.79, payload 1840, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,200 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5246.04, payload 1860, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,170 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5305.83, payload 1800, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 8,100 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 8HP75The table prints more than one row for this engine and axle ratio, with different base weight, payload or GCWR, and does not label what differs between them; this row is the one with base weight total 5397.44, payload 1710, GCWR 13,900. Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 13,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 7,800 lbs | 13,900 lbs | p. 5 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRX 5'7" BOXA8 8HP75Row also prints SRW, GAWR front 4,300, GAWR rear 4,200, GCW 15,160. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.55 | 8,100 lbs | 15,160 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,690 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,550 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,500 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.55 | 7,490 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,320 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 12,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.55 | 7,120 lbs | 12,900 lbs | p. 5 | |
| HFE, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD CAB: HFE 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 6,760 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 6,550 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 6,500 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,700, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 2WD | 3.21 | 6,490 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 5'7" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 6,320 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| TRADESMAN, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOXA8 850RERow also prints SRW, GAWR front 3,900, GAWR rear 4,100, GCW 11,900. NOTES 1 and 3 on page 7: payload and max trailer weights are ESTIMATED values, rounded to the nearest 10 lb. hitch: conventional, because the NOTES on page 7 say the Trailer Weight Rating is calculated per SAE J2807 with a Class IV receiver hitch as the trailer equipment (note 5), give the conventional-hitch tongue weight and a 1100 lb. Class IV receiver limit (note 8), and recommend a weight distributing hitch over 5,000 lb. (note 9). | 4WD | 3.21 | 6,120 lbs | 11,900 lbs | p. 5 |
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 (single maximum, no configuration given)footnote: when properly equipped | 12,750 lbs | p. 1 |
Common questions
Which 2024 Ram 1500 engine tows the most?
5.7L V-8 HEMI, at up to 12,750 lbs. Next is 6.2L SUPER CHARGED V8 at up to 8,100 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2024 Ram 1500 Fleet Buyers Guide; 2024 Ram 1500 Towing Charts. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2024 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 2024 Ram 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2024 Ram 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2024 Ram 1500 Fleet Buyers Guide, Stellantis Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2024 Ram 1500 Towing Charts, Stellantis. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 6, 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.