What you need to tow with a 2026 Ram 1500
2026 Ram 1500 towing by configuration
| Engine | Axle | Cab | Bed | Drive | GCWR (lb) | Max trailer (lb) | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 17,000 | 11,610 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 17,000 | 11,490 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 17,000 | 11,420 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 17,000 | 11,370 | — |
| 5.7L HEMI V8/A8 8HP75 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 17,000 | 11,320 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 17,000 | 11,220 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 17,000 | 11,200 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O/A8 8HP75 (Limited) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 16,220 | 10,000 | — |
| 5.7L HEMI V8/A8 8HP75 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 15,850 | 9,590 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O/A8 8HP75 (Limited) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 15,420 | 9,240 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 13,900 | 8,510 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 13,900 | 8,390 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O/A8 8HP75 (RHO) | 3.92 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 15,160 | 8,360 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Crew Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 13,900 | 8,320 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 13,900 | 8,270 | — |
| 5.7L HEMI V8/A8 8HP75 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 13,900 | 8,220 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 13,370 | 8,130 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Crew Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 13,900 | 8,120 | — |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 13,900 | 8,100 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 2WD | 12,900 | 7,660 | — |
| 5.7L HEMI V8/A8 8HP75 8HP75 (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 13,900 | 7,640 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 12,900 | 7,570 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 12,900 | 7,470 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.55 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 12,900 | 7,340 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 2WD | 11,900 | 6,570 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Quad Cab | 6'4" Bed | 4WD | 11,900 | 6,470 | — |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) | 3.21 | Crew Cab | 5'7" Bed | 4WD | 11,900 | 6,340 | — |
Source: 2026 Ram 1500 manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-08-29
The kit for this truck
Towing hardware is sized to the trailer. Pick the weight you are actually pulling:
One part is chosen by the truck, not by the trailer. Everything in those kits is sized to the trailer you are pulling — hitch class, ball, ball mount, brakes. The receiver that bolts to the vehicle is the exception: it is a vehicle-specific part, sold by year, make and model, and a receiver built for one vehicle does not fit another even at the same class. Fit the receiver to your 2026 Ram 1500, size everything that hangs off it to the trailer, and never fit a receiver rated below the trailer you intend to pull.
Hitches that fit a 2026 Ram 1500 →Affiliate link — as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.Before you trust any of these numbers
- Your payload governs. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe.
- Tongue weight is not free. 10–15% of the trailer sits on your rear axle and comes out of payload, not out of tow rating.
- Engines in this chart: 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque/A8 850RE (GEN 2) (Tradesman) · 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO)/ A8 8HP75 (Tradesman) · 5.7L HEMI V8/A8 8HP75 8HP75 (Tradesman) · 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O/A8 8HP75 (RHO) · 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O/A8 8HP75 (Limited). If yours is not listed, this chart does not cover your configuration.
Common questions
How much can a 2026 Ram 1500 tow?
Between 6,340 and 11,610 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is an 83% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 11,610 lb figure requires one specific combination of engine, axle ratio, cab, bed and drivetrain. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.
What hitch do I need for a 2026 Ram 1500?
Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 10,000 lb you need Class 4 hardware with a 2 in receiver, plus a weight-distributing hitch with sway control. The truck's rating is a ceiling you must stay under, not the thing you buy for.
Why is there no payload number on this page?
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. Published sources disagree with manufacturers in both directions on payload, so stating one per model would be wrong for most trucks. Your tongue weight counts against payload, which is why it matters.