2020 Ram 3500 Towing Capacity
The 2020 Ram 3500 tows up to 35,100 lb with a gooseneck hitch, or 23,000 lb without one. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 13,660 lb.
82 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
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Tradesman 8’ Box, 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch
- GCWR
- 43,000
- Axle
- 4.10
- Hitch
- Gooseneck
2020 3500 towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | 35,1002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman 8’ Box, Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch |
| 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | 22,6702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman 8’ Box, Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle |
| 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | 18,2102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman 8’ Box, Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle |
Hitch type: Ram requires a fifth-wheel hitch for trailers over 23,000 lb and a gooseneck hitch over 30,000 lb (towing chart footnotes 8 and 9). Figures above 23,000 lb are not available with a receiver (bumper) hitch.
Show all 82 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Cab / body | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GVWR (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 35,1002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,570 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 34,6602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,130 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 34,4802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,950 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 34,1102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,590 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 33,7002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,570 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 33,2602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,130 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 33,0802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,950 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 32,8802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,400 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 32,7202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,590 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 32,5302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,400 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 26,8602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,500 | 11,500 | 34,630 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 26,0502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,380 | 11,800 | 34,540 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 25,5802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,450 | 12,000 | 33,670 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 25,0902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,320 | 12,300 | 33,610 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 24,1802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,100 | 11,500 | 32,240 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 24,0902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,150 | 12,300 | 32,710 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 23,6602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,020 | 11,800 | 32,580 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Big Horn/Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 23,3202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,990 | 12,300 | 32,710 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 23,2102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,950 | 11,500 | 32,240 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 23,0002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,880 | 11,800 | 32,580 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 22,6702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,840 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 22,2302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,400 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 22,0102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,180 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 21,6802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,850 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 21,5002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,670 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 21,0102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,680 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,6702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,840 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,5802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,550 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,5702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,240 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,4302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,600 | 12,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,4202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,090 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,2302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,400 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,2202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,190 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,050 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,490 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,180 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,8202020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,290 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,6802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,850 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,6502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,120 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,5002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,670 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 18,2102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,680 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,7902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,260 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,5802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,050 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,4702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,640 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,3502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,170 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,2302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,700 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,630 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,600 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,120 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,520 | 11,100 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9402020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,110 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,8702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,080 | 11,100 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,8002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,970 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,7702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,240 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,6802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,6702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,140 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,5702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,440 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,4702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,340 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,4602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,970 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,4102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,9702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,640 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,8502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,170 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,7102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,680 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,6302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,600 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,120 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4502020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,520 | 11,100 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4402020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,110 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,3702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,080 | 11,100 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,3002020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,970 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,2902020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,260 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,2702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,240 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,1802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,1702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,140 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,0802020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,050 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,0702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,440 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,9702020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,340 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,9602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,970 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,9102020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman 8’ Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,7302020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 16 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,700 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,6602020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,630 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
Hitch type: Ram requires a fifth-wheel hitch for trailers over 23,000 lb and a gooseneck hitch over 30,000 lb (towing chart footnotes 8 and 9). Figures above 23,000 lb are not available with a receiver (bumper) hitch.
Safety: Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle. Your vehicle's certification label (driver's door jamb) and owner's manual override this site.
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Class V receiver hitchEssential
2020 Ram 3500 is rated to 23,000 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.
Links open a search filtered to this vehicle. Confirm fit with the seller before buying; the manufacturer's rating and your door-jamb label still set the limit.
Frequently asked
- How much can a 2020 Ram 3500 tow?
- The 2020 Ram 3500 tows up to 35,100 lb when equipped as Tradesman 8’ Box, 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch (2020 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), page 10, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2020 3500 configuration?
- 13,660 lb for the Big Horn/Lone Star 6’4” Box, 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75), Mega Cab, 4WD, 3.73 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.