2016 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2016 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel run from 7,540 - 9,210 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2016 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel available below.

2016 Ram 1500
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel RANGE
7,540 - 9,210 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,600 LBS
MAX GCWR
14,750 LBS
Towing data

2016 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2016 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,340 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2 - HFE
3.55 6,945 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,940 lbs Base5,436 lbsBase F/R3,105 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · HFE p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,210 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x4
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,030 lbs Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
Passenger / options / tongue fields stay blank when the guide omits them.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
300 / N/A / N/A
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD SAE J2807
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.1
ram-1500-towing-guide.pdf
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2016 Ram towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the 1500 family in 2016.

FIG. 2016 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2016 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2016 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2016 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2016 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2016 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.1
  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.1
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. p.1
  • Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. p.1
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.1
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb. p.1
  • Options Weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume. p.1
  • Trailer equipment weight = Class IV receiver hitch is 11.1 lb (if not already included in options weight). Trailer Hitch is 10 lb if TWR is less or equal to 5,000 lb and 65 lb if TWR is greater than 5,000 lb. p.1
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.1
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.1
  • The recommended tongue weight for a conventional hitch is 10 percent of the gross trailer weight. The maximum tongue weight for Class IV receiver hitch is limited to 1100 lb. p.1
  • Weight Distributing Hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lb. p.1
  • Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with Off Road Tire (s/c TXN), All Terrain Tire (s/c TWG) or Steel Wheel (s/c WFP) have 6800 lb GVWR. p.1
  • All models with 22 inch Tires (s/c TY4) have 6200 lb GVWR. p.1
  • Big Horn and Lone Star packages equipped with the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel Engine and a 3.92 axle ratio have 13,750 lb. GCWR. p.1
NOTES: This strip shows only the guide-wide assumptions, warnings, standards, and availability limits Ram explicitly prints for this family. Missing fields stay blank instead of being inferred.
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Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 5,030 - 10,640 lbs
Max rating 10,640 LBS
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Range: 4,170 - 7,610 lbs
Max rating 7,610 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

See how the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel compares across other Ram 1500 model years.

2015 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,590 - 9,200 lbs
Max rating 9,200 LBS
2017 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,540 - 9,210 lbs
Max rating 9,210 LBS
2018 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,560 - 9,240 lbs
Max rating 9,240 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2016 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine page.

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