Ram 1500 Classic · Trailer towing chart
2021 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity by configuration
The manufacturer rates the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic to tow between 4,350 lb and 10,610 lb, depending on cab, bed, drive, engine and axle ratio. Below are all 48 factory configurations in its 2021 towing chart. Narrow them to the truck you're looking at, or one a Midwestern dealer has on the lot.
Highest tow rating
10,610 lb
4X2 Regular Cab 8'0"-box, 5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
Most payload
1,930 lb
4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
Configurations rated
48
2 engines, 3 cabs
- The 1500 Classic is the previous-generation 1500 that Ram kept selling alongside the redesigned truck.
- Ratings follow SAE J2807 and are estimates, with payload and trailer values rounded to 10 lb.
- Payload and trailer ratings are mutually exclusive; the trailer rating assumes a 300 lb passenger load plus hitch gear, and tongue weight comes out of payload.
- The chart prints each V8 row twice with identical numbers (and two GVWR variants, 6,800 and 6,900 lb, for some bodies); each distinct row is listed once here.
- The chart lists only the Tradesman trim and prints the 850RE transmission code for both engines.
Find a configuration
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,610 lb
- Payload
- 1,680 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,520 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,480 lb
- Payload
- 1,810 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,460 lb
- Payload
- 1,650 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,430 lb
- Payload
- 1,750 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,420 lb
- Payload
- 1,610 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,420 lb
- Payload
- 1,490 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,380 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,330 lb
- Payload
- 1,520 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,270 lb
- Payload
- 1,460 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,200 lb
- Payload
- 1,620 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,170 lb
- Payload
- 1,560 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,110 lb
- Payload
- 1,430 lb
- GCWR
- 15,850 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,070 lb
- Payload
- 1,530 lb
- GCWR
- 15,850 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 9,200 lb
- Payload
- 1,610 lb
- GCWR
- 14,350 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 9,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,400 lb
- GCWR
- 14,350 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,650 lb
- Payload
- 1,610 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,450 lb
- Payload
- 1,400 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,430 lb
- Payload
- 1,680 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,340 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,310 lb
- Payload
- 1,810 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,290 lb
- Payload
- 1,650 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,250 lb
- Payload
- 1,750 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,240 lb
- Payload
- 1,610 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,240 lb
- Payload
- 1,490 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,210 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,160 lb
- Payload
- 1,520 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,090 lb
- Payload
- 1,460 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,060 lb
- Payload
- 1,430 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,020 lb
- Payload
- 1,620 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,020 lb
- Payload
- 1,530 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,560 lb
- GCWR
- 13,800 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,660 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,580 lb
- Payload
- 1,870 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,420 lb
- Payload
- 1,740 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,400 lb
- Payload
- 1,720 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,290 lb
- Payload
- 1,510 lb
- GCWR
- 12,200 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,270 lb
- Payload
- 1,910 lb
- GCWR
- 12,400 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,070 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 12,400 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,060 lb
- Payload
- 1,580 lb
- GCWR
- 12,200 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,940 lb
- Payload
- 1,510 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,720 lb
- Payload
- 1,910 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,710 lb
- Payload
- 1,580 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,610 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,530 lb
- Payload
- 1,870 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,520 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,370 lb
- Payload
- 1,740 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 4,350 lb
- Payload
- 1,720 lb
- GCWR
- 9,850 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Axle | Max trailer | Payload | GCWR | GVWR | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X2 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,610 lb | 1,680 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,919 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,520 lb | 1,710 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,091 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,480 lb | 1,810 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,091 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,460 lb | 1,650 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,148 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,430 lb | 1,750 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,148 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,420 lb | 1,610 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,194 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,420 lb | 1,490 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,600 lb | 5,106 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,380 lb | 1,710 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,194 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,330 lb | 1,520 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,278 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,270 lb | 1,460 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,341 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,200 lb | 1,620 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,278 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,170 lb | 1,560 lb | 15,975 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,341 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,110 lb | 1,430 lb | 15,850 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,371 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 10,070 lb | 1,530 lb | 15,850 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,371 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 9,200 lb | 1,610 lb | 14,350 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,737 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.92 | 9,000 lb | 1,400 lb | 14,350 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,951 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,650 lb | 1,610 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,737 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,450 lb | 1,400 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,350 lb | 4,951 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,430 lb | 1,680 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,919 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,340 lb | 1,710 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,091 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,310 lb | 1,810 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,091 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,290 lb | 1,650 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,148 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,250 lb | 1,750 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,148 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,240 lb | 1,610 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,194 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,240 lb | 1,490 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,600 lb | 5,106 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,210 lb | 1,710 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,194 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,160 lb | 1,520 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,278 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,090 lb | 1,460 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,341 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,060 lb | 1,430 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,371 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,020 lb | 1,620 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,278 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,020 lb | 1,530 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,371 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V88-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 8,000 lb | 1,560 lb | 13,800 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,341 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,660 lb | 1,930 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,873 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,580 lb | 1,870 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,929 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,420 lb | 1,740 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,057 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,400 lb | 1,720 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,081 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,290 lb | 1,510 lb | 12,200 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,517 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,270 lb | 1,910 lb | 12,400 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,693 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,070 lb | 1,710 lb | 12,400 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,888 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,060 lb | 1,580 lb | 12,200 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,718 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,940 lb | 1,510 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,517 lb |
| 4X2 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,720 lb | 1,910 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,693 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,710 lb | 1,580 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,718 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,610 lb | 1,930 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,873 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,530 lb | 1,870 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,929 lb |
| 4X4 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,520 lb | 1,710 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,888 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,370 lb | 1,740 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,057 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V68-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 4,350 lb | 1,720 lb | 9,850 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,081 lb |
Best tow rating by engine and cab
| Engine | Quad Cab | Regular Cab | Crew Cab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 7,660 lb | 7,290 lb | 7,580 lb |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 10,520 lb | 10,610 lb | 10,460 lb |
Ram 1500 Classic towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 1500 Classic towing | 10,610 lb | 4,350 lb | 89 |
| 2021 (this page) | 10,610 lb | 4,350 lb | 48 |
| 2020 1500 Classic towing | 10,680 lb | 4,350 lb | 48 |
What the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
- Payload
- What the vehicle can carry inside and in the bed, including people and the trailer's tongue or pin weight. It is GVWR minus the vehicle's own weight.
- GVWR
- Gross vehicle weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle may weigh, itself plus everything in it.
- GCWR
- Gross combined weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. It is often the number that runs out first.
- Axle ratio
- A higher number (3.92 against 3.21) turns the engine faster at a given speed. It costs some fuel economy and usually raises the tow rating.
2021 1500 Classic towing questions
What is the most a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic can tow?
10,610 lb, for a 4X2 Regular Cab 8'0"-box, 5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
What is the lowest tow rating for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic?
4,350 lb, for a 4X4 Crew Cab 5'7"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle. Across the 48 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 4,350 lb to 10,610 lb.
Which 2021 Ram 1500 Classic has the most payload?
A 4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle, rated for 1,930 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.
How much does the engine change the 1500 Classic's tow rating?
3.6L Pentastar V6: 4,350 lb to 7,660 lb; 5.7L HEMI V8: 8,000 lb to 10,610 lb.
Has the Ram 1500 Classic's tow rating changed over the years?
2022: up to 10,610 lb; 2021: up to 10,610 lb; 2020: up to 10,680 lb.
Source: 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Trailer Tow Weight Chart (ramtrucks.com), Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.