2021 Ram 3500 towing capacity
Up to 23,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW, 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO DIESEL, 4WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 13,660 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating23,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 13,660 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.
2021 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 I6 CUMMINS HO DIESEL | 37,100 lbs | 23,000 lbs | 20 |
| 6.7L I6 CUMMINS DIESEL | 22,670 lbs | 20 | |
| 6.4L V8 GAS MDS ENGINE | 18,210 lbs | 30 |
2021 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart
All 70 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, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. Max trailer cell highlighted yellow; page 9 note 10 (highlighted) reads 'Maximum Capability'. | 2WD | 4.10 | 37,100 lbs | 45,000 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 34,660 lbs | 43,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 34,470 lbs | 43,000 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 34,120 lbs | 43,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 33,700 lbs | 41,600 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 33,260 lbs | 41,600 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 33,200 lbs | 43,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 33,070 lbs | 41,600 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 32,720 lbs | 41,600 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCDRW. Rating over 30,000 lb: notes 8-9 on the notes page say a gooseneck hitch is required over 30,000 lb (fifth wheel over 23,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 32,580 lbs | 41,600 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 26,830 lbs | 34,630 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 26,020 lbs | 34,540 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 25,560 lbs | 33,670 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 25,120 lbs | 33,610 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 24,150 lbs | 32,240 lbs | p. 7 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 24,080 lbs | 32,710 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 23,650 lbs | 32,580 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 23,300 lbs | 32,710 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Rating over 23,000 lb: note 8 on the notes page says a fifth-wheel hitch is required over 23,000 lb (gooseneck over 30,000 lb). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 23,180 lbs | 32,240 lbs | p. 7 |
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, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6 SPD AUTO AISIN AS69RCSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 9 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 23,000 lbs | 32,580 lbs | p. 8 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,670 lbs | 30,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 22,230 lbs | 30,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,020 lbs | 30,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,690 lbs | 30,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 21,500 lbs | 30,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,940 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,670 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,550 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,520 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,370 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,370 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,230 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,230 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,090 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 20,030 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 20,020 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 4 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,830 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,690 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFESRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,650 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW6-SPD AUTO 68RFEDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 6 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 19,500 lbs | 28,300 lbs | p. 5 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,210 lbs | 25,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,760 lbs | 25,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,580 lbs | 25,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,470 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,230 lbs | 25,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,160 lbs | 25,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,120 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,110 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,990 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 4.10 | 16,940 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,780 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,670 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,580 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,470 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 4.10 | 16,410 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,970 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,710 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,620 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,610 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,490 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,440 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,280 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, REGULAR CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,260 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,170 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x2 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 2WD | 3.73 | 14,080 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 1 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 14,080 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 13,970 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W RAMBOX 6'4" SRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVSRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 13,910 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Tradesman, CREW CAB 4x4 TRADESMAN W BOX 8'0" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 13,730 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 | |
| Big Horn, MEGA CAB 4x4 BIG HORN W BOX 6'4" DRW8-SPD AUTO 8HP75-LCVDRW. Single max trailer column; the chart does not say which hitch this rating is for (notes give conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck assumptions). Payload and max trailer are ESTIMATED per page 3 note 1. | 4WD | 3.73 | 13,660 lbs | 21,500 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Which 2021 Ram 3500 engine tows the most?
6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO DIESEL, at up to 23,000 lbs. Next is 6.7L I6 CUMMINS DIESEL at up to 22,670 lbs.
Can a 2021 Ram 3500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 37,100 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 Ram 3500 Towing Chart. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2021 Ram 3500
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 2021 Ram 3500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Ram 3500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 Ram 3500 Towing 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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