2026 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-29 · Source: Ram 2026 1500 Payload & Towing chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 26MY_Ram_1500_PayTow_2.3)
The 2026 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,610 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 6,340 lb to 11,610 lb by trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 2,360 lb.
- Max towing
- 11,610lb
- Max payload
- 2,360lb
- GVWR
- 6,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 6,470 | 1,770 | 6,800 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 6,570 | 1,980 | 6,900 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 6,340 | 1,790 | 6,900 | 11,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,660 | 2,360 | 7,200 | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,470 | 1,770 | 6,800 | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,570 | 1,980 | 6,900 | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 7,340 | 1,790 | 6,900 | 12,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 8,130 | 2,360 | 7,200 | 13,370 | 3.55 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,510 | n/a | n/a | 13,900 | 3.21 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,390 | 1,820 | 6,900 | 13,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,320 | 1,730 | 6,900 | 13,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,270 | 1,910 | 7,100 | 13,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,100 | 1,840 | 7,100 | 13,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 8,120 | 1,750 | 7,100 | 13,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,610 | n/a | n/a | 17,000 | 3.92 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table |
| Quad Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,370 | 1,910 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,490 | 1,820 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,200 | 1,840 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x2 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,420 | 1,730 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo | 11,220 | 1,750 | 7,100 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 8,220 | 1,650 | 6,900 | 13,900 | 3.21 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 7,640 | 1,630 | 7,100 | 13,900 | 3.55 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x2 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 11,320 | 1,650 | 6,900 | 17,000 | 3.92 axle |
| Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 9,590 | 1,630 | 7,100 | 15,850 | 3.92 axle |
| RHO · Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo | 8,360 | 1,490 | 7,800 | 15,160 | 3.92 axle |
| Limited · Crew Cab · 5 ft 7 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo | 9,240 | n/a | n/a | 15,420 | 3.92 axle; payload not matched to one row of Ram's payload table |
| Limited · Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4 | 3.0L Hurricane HO I6 twin turbo | 10,000 | 1,390 | 7,100 | 16,220 | 3.92 axle |
Check a trailer against this 1500
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What changed from 2025
The 2026 maximum is 11,610 lb, up from 11,550 lb in 2025. Ram lists its 2026 configurations differently from 2025, so the two tables are not compared row by row. 2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity.
How to read these numbers
Worked example for the Crew Cab 5 ft 7 in 4x2 with the 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo: a trailer at its full 8,390 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 1,820 lb payload is used, leaving 460 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ram 2026 1500 Payload & Towing chart (ramtrucks.com PDF 26MY_Ram_1500_PayTow_2.3). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2026 Ram 1500 tow?
Up to 11,610 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Crew Cab, 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque, 4x4) is rated at 6,340 lb, and the highest (Quad Cab, 3.0L Hurricane SO I6 twin turbo, 4x2) at 11,610 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Ram 1500?
Maximum payload is 2,360 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 6,800 to 7,800 lb across configurations.
Does the 2026 Ram 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
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. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2026 Ram 1500 tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 11,610 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 2,360 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.