Ram 1500 Towing Capacity by Year (2017–2026)

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   Class V receiver hitchEssential

   2025 Ram 1500 is rated to 11,600 lb, which falls in Class V (over 10,000 lb).

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   Ball mountEssential

   Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.

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   7-pin wiring harnessEssential

   A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.

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   Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers

   Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.

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   Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers

   Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.

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   Tow mirrorsWide trailers

   Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.

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Frequently asked

How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow?

The 2025 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,600 lb when equipped as Ram 1500 Quad Tradesman, 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS, 6'4" box, 2WD, 3.92 axle (2025 Ram 1500 Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), page 3, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).

How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS tow?

Up to 11,600 lb, as Ram 1500 Quad Tradesman, 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS, 6'4" box, 2WD, 3.92 axle. Across the 38 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 8,050 lb to 11,600 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.

How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the TWIN TURBO ENGINE tow?

Up to 10,050 lb, as Ram 1500 Crew Limited, TWIN TURBO ENGINE, 6'4" box, 4WD, 3.92 axle. Across the 4 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 8,510 lb to 10,050 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.

How much can a 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG tow?

Up to 8,170 lb, as Ram 1500 Quad Tradesman, 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG, 6'4" box, 2WD, 3.55 axle. Across the 17 configurations with this engine, ratings run from 6,370 lb to 8,170 lb depending on cab, drive and axle ratio.

Can a 2025 Ram 1500 tow 8,000 lb?

Only in some configurations. 43 of the 59 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 8,000 lb; the lowest that qualifies is 8,050 lb as Ram 1500 Crew Laramie, 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS, 6'4" box, 4WD, 3.55 axle. The rest are rated below it, so the configuration decides.

Which 2025 Ram 1500 configurations can tow 8,000 lb?

43 of the 59 listed for 2025 are rated at or above 8,000 lb, the highest being Ram 1500 Quad Tradesman, 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS, 6'4" box, 2WD, 3.92 axle at 11,600 lb. By engine, that is the 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS at up to 11,600 lb, the TWIN TURBO ENGINE at up to 10,050 lb, the 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG at up to 8,170 lb. Cab, drive and axle ratio decide the rest, so check the row that matches your vehicle.

Which 1500 configuration tows the most?

For 2025, the highest manufacturer rating is 11,600 lb for the Ram 1500 Quad Tradesman, 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO ENGINE W/ESS, 6'4" box, 2WD, 3.92 axle. Other engines, axle ratios and cab/drive combinations are rated lower; see the per-year table.

What is the GCWR of a 2025 Ram 1500?

Between 11,900 lb and 17,000 lb, depending on the configuration, across the 59 configurations listed for 2025 that state one. Gross combined weight rating is the most the truck and loaded trailer may weigh together. The figure for your own vehicle is on the certification label inside the driver's door jamb, and the table above lists it per configuration.

What hitch class does the 1500 need?

A 11,600 lb rating falls in Class V. Lower-rated configurations may need a lower class; the class never raises the vehicle's own rating.

Has the 1500 towing capacity changed since 2019?

The highest rated configuration was 12,750 lb in 2019 and 11,600 lb in 2025. Each year's full table is linked above.

Do these ratings apply to my truck?

Only if your vehicle matches the configuration in the row, including the axle ratio and tow package. Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle; the certification label on the driver's door jamb and the owner's manual override this site.