Ram 1500 · Trailer towing chart
2026 Ram 1500 towing capacity by configuration
The manufacturer rates the 2026 Ram 1500 to tow between 6,340 lb and 11,610 lb, depending on cab, bed, drive, engine and axle ratio. Below are all 27 factory configurations in its 2026 towing chart. Narrow them to the truck you're looking at, or one a Midwestern dealer has on the lot.
Highest tow rating
11,610 lb
4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
Most payload
2,360 lb
4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
Configurations rated
27
4 engines, 2 cabs
- Each powertrain is shown in its heaviest configuration.
Find a configuration
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,610 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,490 lb
- Payload
- 1,820 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,420 lb
- Payload
- 1,730 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,370 lb
- Payload
- 1,910 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,320 lb
- Payload
- 1,650 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,220 lb
- Payload
- 1,750 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 11,200 lb
- Payload
- 1,840 lb
- GCWR
- 17,000 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Limited/Longhorn
3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 10,000 lb
- Payload
- 1,390 lb
- GCWR
- 16,220 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 9,590 lb
- Payload
- 1,630 lb
- GCWR
- 15,850 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Limited/Longhorn
3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 9,240 lb
- Payload
- 1,450 lb
- GCWR
- 15,420 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,510 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,390 lb
- Payload
- 1,820 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · RHO
3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output, 3.92 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,360 lb
- Payload
- 1,490 lb
- GCWR
- 15,160 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,320 lb
- Payload
- 1,730 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,270 lb
- Payload
- 1,910 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,220 lb
- Payload
- 1,650 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,130 lb
- Payload
- 2,360 lb
- GCWR
- 13,370 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,120 lb
- Payload
- 1,750 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 8,100 lb
- Payload
- 1,840 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,660 lb
- Payload
- 2,360 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,640 lb
- Payload
- 1,630 lb
- GCWR
- 13,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,570 lb
- Payload
- 1,980 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,470 lb
- Payload
- 1,770 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle
- Max trailer
- 7,340 lb
- Payload
- 1,790 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 6,570 lb
- Payload
- 1,980 lb
- GCWR
- 11,900 lb
4X4 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 6,470 lb
- Payload
- 1,770 lb
- GCWR
- 11,900 lb
4X4 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.21 axle
- Max trailer
- 6,340 lb
- Payload
- 1,790 lb
- GCWR
- 11,900 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Axle | Max trailer | Payload | GCWR | GVWR | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,610 lb | 1,930 lb | 17,000 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,971 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,490 lb | 1,820 lb | 17,000 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,077 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,420 lb | 1,730 lb | 17,000 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,168 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,370 lb | 1,910 lb | 17,000 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,191 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,320 lb | 1,650 lb | 17,000 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,253 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,220 lb | 1,750 lb | 17,000 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,353 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 11,200 lb | 1,840 lb | 17,000 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,261 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Limited/Longhorn | 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 10,000 lb | 1,390 lb | 16,220 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,708 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 9,590 lb | 1,630 lb | 15,850 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,465 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Limited/Longhorn | 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 9,240 lb | 1,450 lb | 15,420 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,652 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.21 | 8,510 lb | 1,930 lb | 13,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,971 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.21 | 8,390 lb | 1,820 lb | 13,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,077 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · RHO | 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.92 | 8,360 lb | 1,490 lb | 15,160 lb | 7,800 lb | 6,308 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.21 | 8,320 lb | 1,730 lb | 13,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,168 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.55 | 8,270 lb | 1,910 lb | 13,900 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,191 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.21 | 8,220 lb | 1,650 lb | 13,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,253 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 8,130 lb | 2,360 lb | 13,370 lb | 7,200 lb | 4,836 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.55 | 8,120 lb | 1,750 lb | 13,900 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,353 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.55 | 8,100 lb | 1,840 lb | 13,900 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,261 lb |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,660 lb | 2,360 lb | 12,900 lb | 7,200 lb | 4,836 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque8-speed automatic (8HP75) | 3.55 | 7,640 lb | 1,630 lb | 13,900 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,465 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,570 lb | 1,980 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,917 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,470 lb | 1,770 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,340 lb | 1,790 lb | 12,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,109 lb |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 6,570 lb | 1,980 lb | 11,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,917 lb |
| 4X4 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 6,470 lb | 1,770 lb | 11,900 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb |
| 4X4 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.21 | 6,340 lb | 1,790 lb | 11,900 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,109 lb |
Best tow rating by engine and cab
| Engine | Quad Cab | Crew Cab |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output | 11,610 lb | 11,490 lb |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 8,130 lb | 7,570 lb |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | Not rated | 11,320 lb |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output | Not rated | 10,000 lb |
Ram 1500 towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 1500 towing | 11,530 lb | 6,330 lb | 31 |
| 2026 (this page) | 11,610 lb | 6,340 lb | 27 |
| 2025 1500 towing | 11,600 lb | 6,370 lb | 59 |
| 2024 1500 towing | 12,750 lb | 6,120 lb | 38 |
| 2023 1500 towing | 12,750 lb | 6,120 lb | 52 |
| 2022 1500 towing | 12,750 lb | 6,120 lb | 52 |
| 2021 1500 towing | 12,750 lb | 6,390 lb | 50 |
| 2020 1500 towing | 12,750 lb | 6,390 lb | 50 |
Trailer and 360° cameras
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Some Ram camera packages include cameras, while others only add the wiring or a digital mirror. See what each option code, from XAK to XH7, actually adds.
Ram camera packages explainedWhat 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.
2026 1500 towing questions
What is the most a 2026 Ram 1500 can tow?
11,610 lb, for a 4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output, 3.92 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
What is the lowest tow rating for a 2026 Ram 1500?
6,340 lb, for a 4X4 Crew Cab 5'7"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.21 axle. Across the 27 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 6,340 lb to 11,610 lb.
Which 2026 Ram 1500 has the most payload?
A 4X2 Quad Cab 6'4"-box, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 3.55 axle, rated for 2,360 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.
How much does the engine change the 1500's tow rating?
3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output: 8,100 lb to 11,610 lb; 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque: 6,340 lb to 8,130 lb; 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque: 7,640 lb to 11,320 lb; 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output: 8,360 lb to 10,000 lb.
Has the Ram 1500's tow rating changed over the years?
2027: up to 11,530 lb; 2026: up to 11,610 lb; 2025: up to 11,600 lb; 2024: up to 12,750 lb; 2023: up to 12,750 lb; 2022: up to 12,750 lb; 2021: up to 12,750 lb; 2020: up to 12,750 lb.
Source: 2026 Ram 1500 Towing Specifications, 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.