2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity
Up to 17,960 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, 2WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 10,830 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating17,960 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 10,830 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.
2016 Ram 3500 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 DIESEL (HO) | 31,210 lbs | 17,770 lbs | 26 |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,550 lbs | 17,960 lbs | 46 |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 16,520 lbs | 50 | |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 13,910 lbs | 28 |
2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart
All 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb; cell highlighted on the page; footnote 11 'Maximum Capability Configuration' | 2WD | 4.10 | 31,210 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 30,830 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 4.10 | 30,660 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 4 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 4.10 | 30,420 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 6 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 30,310 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 5 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 30,120 lbs | 39,100 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 7 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 25,910 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 25,530 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 25,360 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 4 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 25,120 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 6 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 25,010 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 5 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 24,820 lbs | 33,800 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 7 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.42 | 21,410 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.42 | 21,030 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.42 | 20,860 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 4 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.42 | 20,620 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 6 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.42 | 20,510 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 5 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 AS69RCdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.42 | 20,320 lbs | 29,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,550 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 22,180 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,000 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 4 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 4.10 | 21,770 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 6 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,660 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 5 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,460 lbs | 30,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 7 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,550 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,180 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 19,000 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 4 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,770 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 6 |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,660 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 5 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 2WD | 3.73 | 18,510 lbs | 26,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 1 |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,460 lbs | 27,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 7 |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table; footnote 9 says a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb | 4WD | 3.73 | 18,130 lbs | 26,300 lbs | fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch | p. 2 |
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 LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 17,960 lbs | 26,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,910 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 1 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 17,720 lbs | 26,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,610 lbs | 26,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,560 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,550 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,490 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 17,420 lbs | 26,300 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,360 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,200 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,180 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 2 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,160 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,010 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,000 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,870 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 1 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 68RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,800 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 7 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,770 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,660 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,520 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,510 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 1 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 68RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,460 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,450 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,320 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,160 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,130 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 2 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 16,120 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 15,960 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,960 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWM6 MT-G56single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,760 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 7 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 15,720 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,610 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWM6 MT-G56dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 15,420 lbs | 24,300 lbs | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,770 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,420 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,350 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,210 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 17,050 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 3 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.42 | 17,020 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,860 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 AS69RCsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.42 | 16,660 lbs | 25,300 lbs | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman, ST, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column); footnote 10: 13,800 lb GVWR applies to Tradesman and ST packages only | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,520 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column); footnote 10: all other price classes (not Tradesman/ST) are 13,700 lb GVWR | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,520 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, ST, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column); footnote 10: 13,800 lb GVWR applies to Tradesman and ST packages only | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,410 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column); footnote 10: all other price classes (not Tradesman/ST) are 13,700 lb GVWR | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,410 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,370 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,180 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,140 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,030 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,970 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,970 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,950 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,860 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 9 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,840 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,830 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,780 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,710 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,710 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,640 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 15,640 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,600 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 5 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,530 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 9 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,520 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,490 lbs | 23,400 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,470 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,400 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 15,280 lbs | 22,900 lbs | p. 10 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 13,370 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 13,180 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 13,020 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,970 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,970 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,910 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,860 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 9 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,830 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,780 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,710 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,640 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,640 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,640 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 10 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,530 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 8 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,530 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 9 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,470 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 5 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,450 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 4 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,400 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,340 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,280 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 10 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 12,210 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,100 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRWA6 66RFEdual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,020 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; dual rear wheel (DRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,990 lbs | 19,900 lbs | p. 10 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,910 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,720 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,560 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,520 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,410 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,410 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 9 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,370 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,270 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 4.10 | 13,220 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,200 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,090 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 9 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 13,020 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 12,990 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 4.10 | 12,830 lbs | 20,400 lbs | p. 10 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,910 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,720 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,560 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,520 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,410 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 4 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,410 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 9 | |
| REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,370 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 8 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,270 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 6 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 2WD | 3.73 | 11,220 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 10 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,200 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 3 | |
| CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,090 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 9 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 11,020 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 5 | |
| MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRWA6 66RFEsingle rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 10,990 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 7 | |
| CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFFA6 66RFEbox off (box removed) per table heading; single rear wheel (SRW); hitch not labelled in table (single Max. Trailer Weight Rating column) | 4WD | 3.73 | 10,830 lbs | 18,400 lbs | p. 10 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Ram 3500 engine tows the most?
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, at up to 17,960 lbs. Next is 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) at up to 17,770 lbs.
Can a 2016 Ram 3500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 31,210 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2016 Ram 3500
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Ram 3500 configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Fifth-wheel hitch, listed for 32 of 150 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Gooseneck hitch, listed for 32 of 150 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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 2016 Ram 3500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Ram 3500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant, 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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