2024 Ram 2500 towing capacity
Up to 17,720 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8, 2WD, 4.10 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 10,610 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating17,720 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 10,610 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 2500 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 20,000 lbs | 15,880 lbs | 15 |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,720 lbs | 29 |
2024 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart
All 44 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x268RFECell printed '20,000/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,000 lbs | 27,837 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/20,000' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,000 lbs | 27,963 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/20,000' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,000 lbs | 27,977 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x268RFECell printed '19,990/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,990 lbs | 27,320 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x268RFECell printed '19,980/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,980 lbs | 27,320 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x268RFECell printed '19,980/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,980 lbs | 27,700 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x268RFECell printed '19,980/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,980 lbs | 27,700 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x268RFECell printed '19,980/NA' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,980 lbs | 27,840 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/19,960' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,960 lbs | 27,650 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/19,960' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,960 lbs | 27,650 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/18,230' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,230 lbs | 26,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/18,220' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. Hitch set from the chart footnote: a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,220 lbs | 26,400 lbs | p. 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,720/17,410' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,720 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,720/17,420' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,720 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,720/17,420' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,420 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,720/17,410' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,410 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,090' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,410 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,100' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,410 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,910' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,270 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,900' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,270 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,100' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,100 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,090' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,090 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,910' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,910 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,900' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,900 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/16,700' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,700 lbs | 24,197 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/16,690' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,690 lbs | 24,200 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,520/15,210' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,520 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,520/15,220' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,520 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,520/15,220' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,220 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,520/15,210' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,210 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,890' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,210 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,900' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,210 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,710' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,070 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x28HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,700' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,070 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,900' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,900 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,890' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,890 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,710' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,710 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,700' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Legend: equipment on Tradesman unless marked. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,700 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/14,500' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/14,500' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,500 lbs | 22,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Power Wagon, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x48HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/10,610' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '8,565'. ** marker = Power Wagon equipment. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 10,610 lbs | 18,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/15,880' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,900'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,880 lbs | 24,240 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Laramie, Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/15,840' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '10,000'. Mega Cab header carries the yen-sign marker, defined as Laramie in the payload table legend. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,840 lbs | 24,240 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Rebel, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x468RFECell printed 'NA/14,900' (4x2/4x4); GVWR column printed '9,680'. *** marker = Rebel equipment. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,900 lbs | 23,100 lbs | p. 1 |
Common questions
Which 2024 Ram 2500 engine tows the most?
6.4L HEMI V8, at up to 17,720 lbs. Next is 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel at up to 15,880 lbs.
Can a 2024 Ram 2500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 20,000 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2024 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart. 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 2500
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 2500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2024 Ram 2500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2024 Ram HD Tow Payload 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.