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Ram towing capacity, by configuration

There are 101 published Ram configurations here across 4 models, and they span 6,340 to 36,610 lb. A single number for a Ram model is wrong for most of them — the 3500 alone spans 14,560–36,610 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

ModelBodyPublished configurationsMax trailer (lb)
2026 3500Heavy-duty pickup3014,560–36,610
2026 2500Heavy-duty pickup4310,530–20,000
2026 1500Full-size pickup276,340–11,610
2026 ProMasterCommercial van16,410
The widest spread here is the 3500: 14,560–36,610 lb, a 151% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 22,050 lb. See its full configuration chart →

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Common questions

How much can a Ram tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 4 Ram vehicles published here there are 101 distinct configurations ranging from 6,340 to 36,610 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain, cab and bed combination on its page.

Why does one Ram model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The Ram 3500 is the clearest example here: it spans 14,560–36,610 lb, a 151% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these Ram numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from Ram's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for Ram here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.

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