Ram 4500 Chassis Cab towing capacity
The 2020 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is rated for up to 29,770 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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2020 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 29,770 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 21,540 lbs |
All 144 2020 4500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Ram 3500 Sub 10K (DF) Chassis Cab Trailer Towing Chart
2018 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 25,650 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 19,010 lbs |
All 216 2018 4500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2017 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 25,650 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 19,010 lbs |
All 216 2017 4500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2016 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 24,650 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 19,010 lbs |
All 216 2016 4500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Common questions
How has the Ram 4500 Chassis Cab's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 29,770 lbs; 2018: 25,650 lbs; 2017: 25,650 lbs; 2016: 24,650 lbs.
What hitch are the Ram 4500 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.