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. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 6,570 lb to 12,750 lb. Maximum payload is 2,300 lb.
- Max towing
- 12,750lb
- Max payload
- 2,300lb
- GVWR
- 6,010 to 7,800lb
- Curb weight
- n/alb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman HFE | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 4x2 | 6,750 | 1,220 | 6,010 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle, HFE |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 4x4 | 6,570 | n/a | n/a | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 5.6 ft | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 4x2 | 7,610 | n/a | n/a | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 4x2 | n/a | 2,300 | 7,100 | n/a | 7,100 lb GVWR, max payload row |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x2 | 8,420 | 1,840 | 6,900 | 13,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x2 | 11,520 | n/a | n/a | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 6.4 ft | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x4 | 11,340 | 1,860 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 5.6 ft | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x2 | 11,380 | 1,780 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 6.4 ft | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x2 | 11,400 | 1,740 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman | n/a | n/a | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque, 395 hp | 4x2 | 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 | 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8, 702 hp | 4x4 | 8,100 | 1,310 | 7,800 | 15,160 | 3.55 axle |
Check a trailer against this 1500
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the 2,300 lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: 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.