2017 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2017 3.6L V6 run from 4,210 - 7,600 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2017 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.6L V6 available below.

Towing data

2017 3.6L V6 towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2017 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,820 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,510 lbs	Base4,980 lbsBase F/R2,746 lbs / 2,235 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.4
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,820 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,510 lbs	Base4,980 lbsBase F/R2,746 lbs / 2,235 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.4
CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x4
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,630 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,210 lbs	Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.4
3.92	6,800 lbs	1,630 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,210 lbs	Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.4
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,630 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,210 lbs	Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.4
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,880 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,600 lbs	Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,741 lbs / 2,181 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.3
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,880 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,610 lbs	Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,741 lbs / 2,181 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,700 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,420 lbs	Base5,101 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,197 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.3
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,700 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,430 lbs	Base5,101 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,197 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.3
STD CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x2
3.55	6,025 lbs	1,500 lbs	12,200 lbs	7,260 lbs	Base4,524 lbsBase F/R2,501 lbs / 2,023 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.1
3.21	6,025 lbs	1,500 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,970 lbs	Base4,524 lbsBase F/R2,501 lbs / 2,023 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x4
3.55	6,300 lbs	1,560 lbs	12,200 lbs	7,050 lbs	Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,679 lbs / 2,060 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.1
3.21	6,300 lbs	1,560 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,750 lbs	Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,679 lbs / 2,060 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.1
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x2
3.55	6,600 lbs	1,880 lbs	12,400 lbs	7,270 lbs	Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,663 lbs / 2,056 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.2
3.21	6,600 lbs	1,880 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,770 lbs	Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,663 lbs / 2,056 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x4
3.55	6,600 lbs	1,690 lbs	12,400 lbs	7,080 lbs	Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,869 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	p.2
3.21	6,600 lbs	1,690 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,580 lbs	Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,869 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Speed Auto 845RE	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

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ram-1500-towing-guide.pdf

VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES

FIG. 2017 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.

FIG. 2017 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. 2017 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.

FIG. 2017 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.

FIG. 2017 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2017 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