2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Ram 2025 1500 Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 25MY_Ram_1500_Customer_PayTow_2.0)
The 2025 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,550 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 6,480 lb to 11,550 lb by trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 2,370 lb.
- Max towing
- 11,550lb
- Max payload
- 2,370lb
- 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 | 6,720 | 1,190 | 6,010 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle, HFE |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 6,480 | n/a | n/a | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 8,110 | n/a | n/a | 13,370 | 3.55 axle, V6 max tow row |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | n/a | 2,370 | 7,200 | n/a | 7,200 lb GVWR, max payload row |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 7,580 | n/a | n/a | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp | 7,370 | n/a | n/a | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo SO, 420 hp | 11,550 | 1,870 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle; towing and payload ratings are mutually exclusive |
| Tradesman · Quad Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo SO, 420 hp | 11,450 | 1,980 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle; Hurricane SO max payload |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo SO, 420 hp | 11,510 | 1,850 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Tradesman · Crew Cab · 6.4 ft · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo SO, 420 hp | 11,260 | 1,790 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| RHO · Crew Cab · 5.6 ft · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo HO, 540 hp | 8,380 | 1,520 | 7,800 | 15,160 | 3.92 axle |
| Limited · Crew Cab · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo HO, 540 hp | 9,920 | 1,380 | 7,100 | 16,134 | 3.92 axle; chart also lists a 9,340 lb / 15,873 GCWR Limited HO row |
Check a trailer against this 1500
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What changed from 2024
The 2025 maximum is 11,550 lb, down from 12,750 lb in 2024. Ram lists its 2025 configurations differently from 2024, so the two tables are not compared row by row. 2024 Ram 1500 towing capacity.
How to read these numbers
Worked example for the RHO Crew Cab 5.6 ft 4x4 with the 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo HO, 540 hp: a trailer at its full 8,380 lb rating puts about 1,010 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,360 lb of its 1,520 lb payload is used, leaving 160 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ram 2025 1500 Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 25MY_Ram_1500_Customer_PayTow_2.0). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow?
Up to 11,550 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Tradesman, Quad Cab, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 305 hp, 4x4) is rated at 6,480 lb, and the highest (Tradesman, Quad Cab, 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin turbo SO, 420 hp, 4x2) at 11,550 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Ram 1500?
Maximum payload is 2,370 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 2025 Ram 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 11,550 lb maximum requires the 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 with the 3.92 rear axle (17,000 lb GCWR) on a 4x2 Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in bed; Ram limits the Class IV receiver to 1,100 lb tongue weight and recommends a weight distributing hitch for trailers over 5,000 lb. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 11,550 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 9,200 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 2,370 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.