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2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-25 · Source: Ram 2026 Heavy Duty Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF ram-hd-2026.pdf)

The 2026 Ram 2500 tows up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 10,530 lb to 20,000 lb by cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 4,580 lb.

Max towing
20,000lb
Max payload
4,580lb
GVWR
8,565 to 11,040lb
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity by configuration, lb
5,00010,00015,00020,000Power Wagon, Crew Cab, 4x4: 10,530 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsPower Wagon, Crew Cab, 4x410,530 lbRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,540 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,540 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,220 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V815,220 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,210 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,210 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 14,920 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V814,920 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,070 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,070 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 14,730 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V814,730 lbRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,540 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,540 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,240 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V815,240 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,220 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,220 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 14,930 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V814,930 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,080 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V815,080 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 14,720 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V814,720 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 15,150 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*/11,040, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V815,150 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 14,580 lb, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*/11,040, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V814,580 lbRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,740 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,740 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,420 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V817,420 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,410 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,410 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,120 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V817,120 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,270 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,270 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 16,930 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V816,930 lbRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,570 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,570 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,440 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V817,440 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,420 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,420 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,130 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V817,130 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,280 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V817,280 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 16,920 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V816,920 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8: 17,350 lb, 4.10 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V817,350 lbMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 14,630 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…14,630 lbMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 15,380 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…15,380 lbMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 15,710 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YMega Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…15,710 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 17,080 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…17,080 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 18,230 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…18,230 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 18,230 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWRCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…18,230 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 18,230 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…18,230 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 18,820 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…18,820 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,900 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummin…19,900 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,900 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummin…19,900 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,900 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWRRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummin…19,900 lbRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,930 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YRegular Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummin…19,930 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,960 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…19,960 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,960 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…19,960 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,960 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…19,960 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,960 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…19,960 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,770 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…19,770 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,890 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…19,890 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,980 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…19,980 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 20,000 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…20,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 20,000 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…20,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 20,000 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3YCrew Cab, 4x2, 6.7L Cummins I…20,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel: 19,890 lb, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWRCrew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I…19,890 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Power Wagon · Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.4L HEMI V810,5301,5708,56518,0004.10 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,5403,8309,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V815,2203,5109,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,2103,5009,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.4L HEMI V814,9203,2109,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,0703,3609,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V814,7303,0209,90022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,5403,93010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V815,2403,63010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,2203,61010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.4L HEMI V814,9303,32010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V815,0803,47010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V814,7203,11010,00022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V815,1504,58011,04022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*/11,040, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V814,5804,01011,04022,0503.73 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*/11,040, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,7403,8309,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V817,4203,5109,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,4103,5009,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.4L HEMI V817,1203,2109,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,2703,3609,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V816,9303,0209,90024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,5703,93010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V817,4403,63010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,4203,61010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.4L HEMI V817,1303,32010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.4L HEMI V817,2803,47010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V816,9203,11010,00024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.4L HEMI V817,3504,58011,04024,2504.10 axle, single rear wheels
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel14,6301,7909,90024,2903.42 axle, single rear wheels
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel15,3801,86010,00024,2903.42 axle, single rear wheels
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel15,7102,90011,04024,2903.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel17,0802,0109,90026,5803.42 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel18,2302,12010,00026,5803.42 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel18,230n/a10,19026,5803.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel18,2303,16011,04026,5803.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel18,8202,1709,90028,1103.42 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9002,4509,90027,8203.42 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9002,55010,00027,8203.42 axle, single rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,900n/a10,19027,8203.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9303,59011,04027,8203.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9602,4609,90027,8703.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9602,56010,00027,8703.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,960n/a10,19027,8703.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9603,60011,04027,8703.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 9,900/10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,7702,26010,00028,1103.42 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,8903,30011,04028,1103.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,9802,3509,90028,0103.42 axle, single rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel20,0002,46010,00028,0103.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel20,000n/a10,19028,0103.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel20,0003,50011,04028,0103.42 axle, single rear wheels; GVWR printed as 10,000/10,190/11,040*, where * marks vehicles produced with sales code Z2K/Z7G/Z3Y
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x46.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel19,890n/a10,19028,1103.42 axle, single rear wheels; the 2026 chart lists no payload at 10,190 lb GVWR
All figures in pounds, from the Ram 2026 Heavy Duty Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF ram-hd-2026.pdf). Hitch: The 20,000 lb maximum is the 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel with 3.42 axle, single rear wheels, Crew Cab 8 ft bed, 4x2, at 10,000 or 10,190 or 11,040 lb GVWR and 28,010 lb GCWR. Ram requires a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch on the 2500 for trailers over 20,000 lb and limits its Class V receiver to 2,000 lb tongue weight. Ratings follow SAE J2807, and trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive. 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.

Check a trailer against this 2500

Not sure which row is yours? Decode your VIN to narrow it by cab, drivetrain and engine.

What changed from 2025

Of 51 configurations, 36 keep their 2025 rating and 6 changed; 9 are new; 1 from 2025 is no longer listed. The maximum is 20,000 lb, the same as in 2025. 2025 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

Configuration20252026
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels, 9,900 lb GVWR15,55015,540
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels, 9,900 lb GVWR15,23015,220
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels, 10,000 lb GVWR15,55015,540
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle, single rear wheels, 9,900 lb GVWR17,75017,740
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle, single rear wheels, 9,900 lb GVWR17,43017,420
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x2, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle, single rear wheels, 10,000 lb GVWR17,75017,570
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed15,150
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed14,580
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed17,350
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in · 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed15,710
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed18,230
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x4, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel, 3.42 axle, single rear wheels, 11,040 lb GVWRnot listed19,930
Towing ratings in pounds. Rows are matched on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain, GCWR, GVWR, axle, wheelbase, transmission and wheels. 4 more differences are in the full tables.

How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Ram 2026 Heavy Duty Payload and Towing Weight Capacities chart (ramtrucks.com PDF ram-hd-2026.pdf). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Ram 2500 tow?

Up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Power Wagon, Crew Cab, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4) is rated at 10,530 lb, and the highest (Crew Cab, 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel, 4x2) at 20,000 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Ram 2500?

Maximum payload is 4,580 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 8,565 to 11,040 lb across configurations.

Does the 2026 Ram 2500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

The 20,000 lb maximum is the 6.7L Cummins I6 High Output turbo diesel with 3.42 axle, single rear wheels, Crew Cab 8 ft bed, 4x2, at 10,000 or 10,190 or 11,040 lb GVWR and 28,010 lb GCWR. Ram requires a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch on the 2500 for trailers over 20,000 lb and limits its Class V receiver to 2,000 lb tongue weight. Ratings follow SAE J2807, and trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 Ram 2500 tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 20,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 16,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 4,580 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.