2021 Ram 3500 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ram 3500 tows up to 37,100 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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Highest rated2021 · 3500
37,100lb trailer
Tradesman, 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC), Regular Cab, 8' box, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch
- GCWR
- 45,000
- Axle
- 4.10
- Hitch
- Gooseneck
2021 3500 towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | 37,1002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman, Regular Cab, 8' box, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch |
| 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | 22,6702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman, Regular Cab, 8' box, 2WD, 4.10 axle |
| 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | 18,2102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | Tradesman, Regular Cab, 8' box, 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 | Bed | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GVWR (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 37,1002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,570 | 14,000 | 45,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 34,6602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,130 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 34,4702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,940 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 34,1202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,590 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 33,7002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,570 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 33,2602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,130 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 33,2002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,450 | 14,000 | 43,000 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 33,0702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,940 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 32,7202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,590 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 32,5802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,450 | 14,000 | 41,600 | Gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 26,8302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,490 | 11,500 | 34,630 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 26,0202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,370 | 11,800 | 34,540 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 25,5602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,450 | 12,000 | 33,670 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 25,1202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,330 | 12,300 | 33,610 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 6'4"box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 24,1502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,090 | 11,500 | 32,240 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 24,0802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,140 | 12,300 | 32,710 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 23,6502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 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 | — | 23,3002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,980 | 12,300 | 32,710 | 5th-wheel / gooseneck |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC) | Crew Cab | — | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 23,1802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 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 | — | 23,0002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 3,880 | 11,800 | 32,580 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 22,6702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,840 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 22,2302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,400 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 22,0202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,190 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 21,6902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,860 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 21,5002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,670 | 14,000 | 30,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,9402021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,610 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,6702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,840 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,5502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,520 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 6'4"box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,5202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,190 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | — | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,3702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,040 | 11,500 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,3702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,540 | 12,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,2302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,400 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,2302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,200 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | — | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,060 | 11,800 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,500 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 20,0202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,190 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,8302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,300 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,6902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,860 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | — | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,6502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,120 | 12,300 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL (A6 68RFE) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 19,5002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,670 | 14,000 | 28,300 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 18,2102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,680 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | — | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 18,0002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,170 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,7602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,230 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | — | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,6502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,120 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,5802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,050 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,5502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,5102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,080 | 11,100 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,4702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,640 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crewcab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,2502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,2302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,700 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,630 | 14,000 | 25,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,590 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4"box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 17,1002021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,970 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | — | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,160 | 10,700 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 4.10 | — | 16,9402021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,510 | 11,100 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,7802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,250 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | — | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,6702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,140 | 11,000 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,5802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,450 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,4702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,340 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | — | 4WD | 4.10 | — | 16,4102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 11,400 | 24,000 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,9702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 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 | — | 14,8502021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,170 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,7102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 9 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,680 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,6202021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,590 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4"box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,6102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | — | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,160 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O Box | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | — | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4902021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,120 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 10 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 10,700 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,4402021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,510 | 11,100 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,3702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 5,080 | 11,100 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,2802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,250 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Regular Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,2602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 13 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,230 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crewcab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,1802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,720 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | — | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,1702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,140 | 11,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 2WD | 3.73 | — | 14,0802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 11 · 16 Sep 2026 | 7,050 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 14,0802021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,450 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,9702021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,340 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman W/O | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,9602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 15 · 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 | — | 13,9102021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 16 Sep 2026 | 4,280 | 11,400 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Tradesman | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Crew Cab | 8' box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,7302021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 14 · 16 Sep 2026 | 6,700 | 14,000 | 21,500 | Class V |
| Big Horn / Lone Star | 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75) | Mega Cab | 6'4" box | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 13,6602021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), p. 12 · 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.
Can the 2021 Ram 3500 tow it?
Enter the loaded trailer weight. Tongue weight is assumed at 13% for the payload check; passengers and cargo are not included — use the full calculator for those.
Enter a trailer weight to see whether it is within every published limit for the configuration you pick.
Towing setup for the 2021 Ram 3500
What to fit, in order · sized to its 23,000 lb rating
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Class V receiver hitchEssential
2021 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.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2021 Ram 3500 tow?
- The 2021 Ram 3500 tows up to 37,100 lb when equipped as Tradesman, 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL (A6 AS69RC), Regular Cab, 8' box, 2WD, 4.10 axle, gooseneck hitch (2021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (Stellantis media site), page 9, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2021 3500 configuration?
- 13,660 lb for the Big Horn / Lone Star, 6.4L V-8 HEMI (A8 8HP75), Mega Cab, 6'4" box, 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.