Ram 1500 towing capacity

The 2026 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,610 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 6,340 lb to 11,610 lb, and payload tops out at 2,360 lb.

2026 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,610n/an/a17,0003.92 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,4901,8206,90017,0003.92 axle
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,4201,7306,90017,0003.92 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,3701,9107,10017,0003.92 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x25.7L HEMI V811,3201,6506,90017,0003.92 axle
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,2201,7507,10017,0003.92 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo11,2001,8407,10017,0003.92 axle
Limited · Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo10,0001,3907,10016,2203.92 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x45.7L HEMI V89,5901,6307,10015,8503.92 axle
Limited · Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo9,240n/an/a15,4203.92 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,510n/an/a13,9003.21 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,3901,8206,90013,9003.21 axle
RHO · Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo8,3601,4907,80015,1603.92 axle
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,3201,7306,90013,9003.21 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,2701,9107,10013,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x25.7L HEMI V88,2201,6506,90013,9003.21 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8,1302,3607,20013,3703.55 axle
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,1201,7507,10013,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo8,1001,8407,10013,9003.55 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x23.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque7,6602,3607,20012,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x45.7L HEMI V87,6401,6307,10013,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x23.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque7,5701,9806,90012,9003.55 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque7,4701,7706,80012,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque7,3401,7906,90012,9003.55 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x23.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque6,5701,9806,90011,9003.21 axle
Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x43.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque6,4701,7706,80011,9003.21 axle
Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x43.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque6,3401,7906,90011,9003.21 axle
All figures in pounds, from the Ram 2026 1500 Payload & Towing chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 26MY_Ram_1500_PayTow_2.3). Hitch: The 11,610 lb maximum is the 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 with the 3.92 axle (17,000 lb GCWR) on a Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in bed 4x2. Ram's 2026 chart heads both tables "Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4)" and also lists RHO and Limited rows for the Hurricane HO. Ram limits the Class IV receiver to 1,100 lb tongue weight, recommends a weight distributing system over 5,000 lb, and says the trailer ratings include 300 lb of passengers. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

Ram 1500 towing capacity by year

Ram 1500 maximum towing capacity by model year, lb
3,1886,3759,56312,7502026: 11,610 lb202611,610 lb2025: 11,550 lb202511,550 lb2024: 12,750 lb202412,750 lb
Model yearMax towingTowing rangeMax payloadGVWRConfigs
2026 Ram 150011,610lb6,340 to 11,6102,3606,800 to 7,80027
2025 Ram 150011,550lb6,480 to 11,5502,3706,010 to 7,80012
2024 Ram 150012,750lb6,570 to 12,7502,3006,010 to 7,80011
Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Ram 1500? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Ram 1500 tow?

The 2026 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,610 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 6,340 lb to 11,610 lb.

Which Ram 1500 year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 12,750 lb (2024).

Where do I find my exact Ram 1500 towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.