2024 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Ram 2024 1500 Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 24MY_Ram_1500_Customer_PayTow_2.7)
The 2024 Ram 1500 tows up to 12,750 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 6,570 lb to 12,750 lb by trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 2,300 lb.
- Max towing
- 12,750lb
- Max payload
- 2,300lb
- GVWR
- 6,010 to 7,800lb
- Curb weight
- n/a
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman HFE · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 6,750 | 1,220 | 6,010 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle, HFE |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 6,570 | n/a | n/a | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 7,610 | n/a | n/a | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | n/a | 2,300 | 7,100 | n/a | 7,100 lb GVWR, max payload row |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 8,420 | 1,840 | 6,900 | 13,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 11,520 | n/a | n/a | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x4 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 11,340 | 1,860 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 11,380 | 1,780 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 11,400 | 1,740 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 12,750 | n/a | n/a | 18,350 | 3.92 axle, max tow row; cab and bed column not identifiable in the chart text |
| TRX · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x4 | 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8, 702 hp | 8,100 | 1,310 | 7,800 | 15,160 | 3.55 axle |
Check a trailer against this 1500
Not sure which row is yours? Decode your VIN to narrow it by cab, drivetrain and engine.
How to read these numbers
Worked example for the Tradesman Crew Cab 6.4 ft 4x2 with the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp: a trailer at its full 11,400 lb rating puts about 1,370 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,720 lb of its 1,740 lb payload is used, leaving 20 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ram 2024 1500 Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 24MY_Ram_1500_Customer_PayTow_2.7). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2024 Ram 1500 tow?
Up to 12,750 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Tradesman, Quad Cab, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp, 4x4) is rated at 6,570 lb, and the highest (Tradesman, 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp, 4x2) at 12,750 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2024 Ram 1500?
Maximum payload is 2,300 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,010 to 7,800 lb across configurations.
Does the 2024 Ram 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 12,750 lb maximum requires the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque with the 3.92 rear axle and 18,350 lb GCWR on a 4x2 model; Class IV receiver tongue weight is limited to 1,100 lb and a weight distributing hitch is recommended over 5,000 lb. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2024 Ram 1500 tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 12,750 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 10,200 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 2,300 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.