2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity
Up to 20,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW, 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 10,530 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating20,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 10,530 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.
2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 20,000 lbs | 15 |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 17,740 lbs | 28 |
2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart
All 43 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed '20,000/NA' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,190 /'. GVWR cell lists several values '10,190 /' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.42 | 20,000 lbs | 28,010 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed '19,980/NA' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.42 | 19,980 lbs | 28,010 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x2 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed '19,960/NA' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190/ 11,040*'. GVWR cell lists several values '9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190/ 11,040*' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.42 | 19,960 lbs | 27,870 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/19,930' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*'. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 19,930 lbs | 27,820 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/19,900' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190'. GVWR cell lists several values '9,900/ 10,000/ 10,190' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 19,900 lbs | 27,820 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/19,890' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*'. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 19,890 lbs | 28,110 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/19,890' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,190'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 19,890 lbs | 28,110 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/19,770' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 19,770 lbs | 28,110 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/18,820' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 18,820 lbs | 28,110 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/18,230' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000/10,190'. GVWR cell lists several values '10,000/10,190' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 18,230 lbs | 26,580 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/18,230' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*'. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 18,230 lbs | 26,580 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/17,080' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,080 lbs | 26,580 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/15,710' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*'. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,710 lbs | 24,290 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/15,380' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,380 lbs | 24,290 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Mega Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRWZF Powerline 8-speed automaticCell printed 'NA/14,630' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.42 | 14,630 lbs | 24,290 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,740/17,420' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,740 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,570/17,440' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,570 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,570/17,440' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,440 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,740/17,420' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,420 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,420/17,130' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,420 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,120' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,410 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/17,350' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,350 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,280/16,920' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,280 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,930' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,270 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,420/17,130' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,130 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,410/17,120' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,120 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,270/16,930' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,930 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '17,280/16,920' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,920 lbs | 24,250 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,540/15,220' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,540 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,540/15,240' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,540 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,540/15,240' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,240 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,540/15,220' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,220 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,220/14,930' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,220 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,920' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,210 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Regular Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/15,150' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*/11,040'. GVWR cell lists several values '11,040*/11,040' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 15,150 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,080/14,720' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,080 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x2 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,730' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 2WD | 3.73 | 15,070 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,220/14,930' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,930 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,210/14,920' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,920 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,070/14,730' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '9,900'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,730 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed '15,080/14,720' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '10,000'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,720 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Crew Cab 8' Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/14,580' (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '11,040*/11,040'. GVWR cell lists several values '11,040*/11,040' without saying which applies; gvwr_lbs left null. * = applies to vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,580 lbs | 22,050 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Power Wagon, Crew Cab 6' 4" Bed 4x4 SRW8HP75-LCVCell printed 'NA/10,530' (Power Wagon) (4x2/4x4); rear wheels SRW; GVWR column '8,565'. Chart has no hitch column; hitch left null. | 4WD | 4.10 | 10,530 lbs | 18,000 lbs | p. 1 |
Common questions
Which 2026 Ram 2500 engine tows the most?
6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel, at up to 20,000 lbs. Next is 6.4L HEMI V8 at up to 17,740 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Ram 2500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 Ram 2500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 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.
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