Ram 3500 Chassis Cab towing capacity

The 2020 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is rated for up to 18,080 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2020 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, highest published rating18,080 lbsHitch type not stated. Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2020 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
6.4L V8 HEMI18,080 lbs

All 8 2020 3500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2020 Ram 3500 Sub 10K (DF) Chassis Cab Trailer Towing Chart

2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL23,770 lbs
6.4L V8 HEMI17,920 lbs

All 112 2018 3500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Trailer Towing Chart

2017 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL23,770 lbs
6.4L V8 HEMI17,920 lbs

All 80 2017 3500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 Ram Chassis Cab Towing Chart

2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

Highest rating for each engine
EngineHitch type not stated
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL22,770 lbs
6.4L V8 HEMI17,920 lbs

All 80 2016 3500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Trailer Towing Chart

Common questions

How has the Ram 3500 Chassis Cab's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 18,080 lbs; 2018: 23,770 lbs; 2017: 23,770 lbs; 2016: 22,770 lbs.

What hitch are the Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 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.

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