The towing capacity of a Ram 1500, or any other pickup truck model line, depends on many factors. The power generated by the powertrain, particularly the torque, is essential, but almost as important is the final drive ratio. All things being equal, the truck’s weight will adjust the figure as the heavier the truck, the lower the towing capacity. Thus, trucks with small cabs can generally tow more than those with larger cabs. Highly-equipped models will tow less than more basic models (unless that equipment is tow-related), and 4×2 models will tow more than 4×4 models.
Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Bellingham has produced below a listing of both the maximum payload and maximum towing capacity based on cab/bed selection, engine, axle ratio, and drive configuration. Individual trim levels will differ and are represented by given ranges. These are general figures. The actual capacities for a particular truck will be included on a sticker on the driver’s door jam.
2023 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing by Body Configuration, Drivetrain, and Axle Ratio
Ram 1500 Quad Cab with 6’4” Bed
Engine |
Drive |
Axle Ratio (:1) |
Max. Payload (lb.) |
Max. Trailer Weight (lb.) |
3.6-liter V6 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,930 |
4,610 |
|
|
3.55 |
2,300 |
7,690 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,750 |
4,390 |
|
|
3.55 |
1,750 |
7,440 |
3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel |
4×2 |
3.21 |
2,090 |
8,310 |
|
|
3.92 |
2,090 |
10,010 – 12,560 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,820 |
7,810 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,820 |
9,700 |
3.0-liter V6 HFE EcoDiesel |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,240 |
6,760 |
5.7-liter V8 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,840-1,930 |
8,450 – 8490 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,840-1,930 |
11,560 – 12,750 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,840-1,930 |
8,200 – 8,240 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,840-1,930 |
11,200 – 11,340 |
Ram 1500 Reg Cab with 8” Bed
Engine |
Drive |
Axle Ratio (:1) |
Max. Payload (lb.) |
Max. Trailer Weight (lb.) |
3.6-liter V6 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,910 |
4,720 |
|
|
3.55 |
19,30 |
7,270 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,710 |
4,530 |
|
|
3.55 |
1,730 |
7,080 |
5.7-liter V8 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,610-1,710 |
8,210 – 8240 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,610-1,710 |
10,390 – 10,420 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,490 |
8,250 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,492 |
10,420 |
Ram 1500 Crew Cab with 6’4” Bed
Engine |
Drive |
Axle Ratio (:1) |
Max. Payload (lb.) |
Max. Trailer Weight (lb.) |
3.6-liter V6 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,990 |
6,420 |
|
|
3.55 |
1,990 |
7,490 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,790 |
6,120 |
|
|
3.55 |
1,790 |
7,120 |
3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,770 |
8,310 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,770 |
9,830 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,740 |
7,760 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,740 |
9,460 |
5.7-liter V8 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,710-1,810 |
8,210 – 8440 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,710-1,810 |
11,310 – 11,540 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,710-1,800 |
7,800 – 8,210 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,710-1,800 |
10,900 – 11,310 |
Ram 1500 Crew Cab with 5’7” Bed
Engine |
Drive |
Axle Ratio (:1) |
Max. Payload (lb.) |
Max. Trailer Weight (lb.) |
3.6-liter V6 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
2,030 |
6,550 |
|
|
3.55 |
2,030 |
7,550 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,840 |
6,320 |
|
|
3.55 |
1,840 |
7,320 |
3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,800 |
8,110 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,800 |
9,810 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,820 |
7,900 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,820 |
9,600 |
3.0-liter V6 HFE EcoDiesel |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,750 |
8,290 |
5.7-liter V8 |
4×2 |
3.21 |
1,760-1,840 |
8,200 – 8,420 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,760-1,840 |
11,300 – 11,520 |
|
4×4 |
3.21 |
1,800-1,860 |
8,100 – 8,170 |
|
|
3.92 |
1,800-1,860 |
11,200 – 11,270 |
6.2-liter Super-Charged V8 (TRX) |
4×4 |
3.55 |
1,310 |
8,100 |
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