Ram 2500 towing capacity
The 2026 Ram 2500 is rated for up to 20,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 20,000 lbs |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,740 lbs |
All 43 2026 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart
2025 Ram 2500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 20,000 lbs | 17,080 lbs |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,750 lbs |
All 78 2025 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart; 2025 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart V2 1
2024 Ram 2500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 20,000 lbs | 15,880 lbs |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,720 lbs |
All 44 2024 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart
2023 Ram 2500
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 (single maximum, no configuration or hitch given)footnote: when properly equipped | 20,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: 2023 Ram HD Fleet Buyers Guide
2022 Ram 2500
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 (single maximum, no configuration or hitch given)footnote: when properly equipped | 20,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: 2022 Ram HD Fleet Buyers Guide
2021 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS DIESEL | 20,000 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 GAS MDS ENGINE | 17,540 lbs |
All 62 2021 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Ram 2500 Towing Chart
2020 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 19,680 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 MID DUTY HEMI MDS ENGINE | 17,580 lbs |
All 62 2020 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Ram 2500 Towing Chart
2019 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 19,780 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 MID DUTY HEMI MDS ENGINE | 17,580 lbs |
All 86 2019 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 RAM 2500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant.
2018 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 17,980 lbs |
| 6.7 DIESEL CUMMINS | 17,170 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,320 lbs |
| 6.4 GAS HEMI | 15,520 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,880 lbs |
| 5.7 GAS HEMI | 13,040 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 CNG | 7,680 lbs |
All 108 2018 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
2017 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 17,980 lbs |
| 6.7 DIESEL CUMMINS | 17,170 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,320 lbs |
| 6.4 GAS HEMI | 15,520 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,880 lbs |
| 5.7 GAS HEMI | 13,040 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 CNG | 7,680 lbs |
All 120 2017 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
2016 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 17,980 lbs |
| 6.7 DIESEL CUMMINS | 17,170 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,320 lbs |
| 6.4 GAS HEMI | 15,520 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,890 lbs |
| 5.7 GAS HEMI | 13,040 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 CNG | 12,520 lbs |
All 118 2016 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
2015 Ram 2500
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 17,970 lbs |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL WHEELS | 17,530 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,300 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,870 lbs |
| 5.7L V8 CNG | 6,940 lbs |
All 115 2015 2500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
Common questions
How has the Ram 2500's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 20,000 lbs; 2025: 17,750 lbs; 2024: 17,720 lbs; 2023: 20,000 lbs; 2022: 20,000 lbs; 2021: 20,000 lbs; 2020: 19,680 lbs; 2019: 19,780 lbs; 2018: 17,980 lbs; 2017: 17,980 lbs; 2016: 17,980 lbs; 2015: 17,970 lbs.
What hitch are the Ram 2500 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.