Ram 3500 towing capacity
The 2026 Ram 3500 is rated for up to 18,150 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 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 36,610 lbs | |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 18,150 lbs |
All 30 2026 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart
2025 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 36,610 lbs | |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 18,150 lbs | 17,760 lbs |
All 64 2025 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart; 2025 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart V2 1
2024 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output Turbo Diesel | 37,090 lbs | |
| 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 22,660 lbs | |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 | 18,210 lbs | 17,750 lbs |
All 78 2024 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Ram HD Tow Payload Chart
2023 Ram 3500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500 (single maximum, no configuration or hitch given)footnote: when properly equipped | 37,090 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: 2023 Ram HD Fleet Buyers Guide
2022 Ram 3500
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500 (single maximum, no configuration or hitch given)footnote: when properly equipped | 37,100 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: 2022 Ram HD Fleet Buyers Guide
2021 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO DIESEL | 37,100 lbs | 23,000 lbs |
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,670 lbs | |
| 6.4L V8 GAS MDS ENGINE | 18,210 lbs |
All 70 2021 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Ram 3500 Towing Chart
2020 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL ENG | 35,100 lbs | 23,000 lbs |
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 22,670 lbs | |
| 6.4L V8 MID DUTY HEMI MDS ENGINE | 18,210 lbs |
All 70 2020 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Ram 3500 Towing Chart
2019 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL ENG | 35,100 lbs | |
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE | 22,740 lbs | |
| 6.4L V8 MID DUTY HEMI MDS ENGINE | 18,210 lbs |
All 82 2019 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 RAM 3500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant.
2018 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | 31,210 lbs | 17,770 lbs |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,550 lbs | 19,550 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,480 lbs | |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,910 lbs |
All 150 2018 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart J1 – SAE J2807 Compliant
2017 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | 31,210 lbs | 17,770 lbs |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,550 lbs | 17,960 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,410 lbs | |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,910 lbs |
All 150 2017 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Ram 3500 Towing Chart
2016 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | 31,210 lbs | 17,770 lbs |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,550 lbs | 17,960 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,520 lbs | |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,910 lbs |
All 150 2016 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
2015 Ram 3500
| Engine | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | 30,000 lbs | 17,770 lbs |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,550 lbs | 17,960 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,520 lbs | |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,910 lbs |
All 150 2015 3500 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2015 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant
Common questions
How has the Ram 3500's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 18,150 lbs; 2025: 17,760 lbs; 2024: 17,750 lbs; 2023: 37,090 lbs; 2022: 37,100 lbs; 2021: 23,000 lbs; 2020: 23,000 lbs; 2019: 22,740 lbs; 2018: 19,550 lbs; 2017: 17,960 lbs; 2016: 17,960 lbs; 2015: 17,960 lbs.
What hitch are the Ram 3500 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.