2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 Ram 1500 run from 4,250 - 10,620 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2018 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2018 Ram 1500
2018 TOWING RANGE
4,250 - 10,620 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,880 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,975 LBS
2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel

7,560 - 9,240 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,860 lbs Base5,406 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,288 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.7
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base5,406 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,288 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.7
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base5,406 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,288 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.7
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,990 lbs Base5,347 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,347 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,347 lbsBase F/R3,118 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,945 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,930 lbs Base5,444 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,341 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,240 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,193 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.5
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,193 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.5
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,193 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.5
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,560 lbs Base5,617 lbsBase F/R3,302 lbs / 2,315 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.13
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,560 lbs Base5,617 lbsBase F/R3,302 lbs / 2,315 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.13
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,560 lbs Base5,617 lbsBase F/R3,302 lbs / 2,315 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.13
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,410 lbs Base5,685 lbsBase F/R3,369 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.12
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,685 lbsBase F/R3,369 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.12
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,685 lbsBase F/R3,369 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.12
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,293 lbs / 2,259 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.9
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,293 lbs / 2,259 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.9
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,293 lbs / 2,259 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.9
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,030 lbs Base5,309 lbsBase F/R3,199 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.11
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,309 lbsBase F/R3,199 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.11
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,309 lbsBase F/R3,199 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.11
Engine Chart

3.6L V6

4,250 - 7,600 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,820 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,500 lbs Base4,979 lbsBase F/R2,742 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.7
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,820 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,510 lbs Base4,979 lbsBase F/R2,742 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.7
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,880 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Base4,921 lbsBase F/R2,738 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,880 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base4,921 lbsBase F/R2,738 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,025 lbs 1,480 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,240 lbs Base4,541 lbsBase F/R2,498 lbs / 2,043 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.4
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,480 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,940 lbs Base4,541 lbsBase F/R2,498 lbs / 2,043 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,260 lbs Base4,729 lbsBase F/R2,664 lbs / 2,065 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.5
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,870 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,770 lbs Base4,729 lbsBase F/R2,664 lbs / 2,065 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.5
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,630 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,250 lbs Base5,167 lbsBase F/R2,909 lbs / 2,258 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.13
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,630 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,250 lbs Base5,167 lbsBase F/R2,909 lbs / 2,258 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.13
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,700 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,430 lbs Base5,099 lbsBase F/R2,900 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.9
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,700 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,430 lbs Base5,099 lbsBase F/R2,900 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.9
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,300 lbs 1,550 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,030 lbs Base4,752 lbsBase F/R2,660 lbs / 2,092 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.10
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,550 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,740 lbs Base4,752 lbsBase F/R2,660 lbs / 2,092 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.10
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,070 lbs Base4,914 lbsBase F/R2,822 lbs / 2,093 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.11
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,570 lbs Base4,914 lbsBase F/R2,822 lbs / 2,093 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · SRW · Slt p.11
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

5,020 - 10,620 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,250 lbs Base5,217 lbsBase F/R2,973 lbs / 2,244 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.7
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,070 lbs Base5,217 lbsBase F/R2,973 lbs / 2,244 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.7
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,630 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,190 lbs Base5,269 lbsBase F/R3,040 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.6
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,630 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,010 lbs Base5,269 lbsBase F/R3,040 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.6
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,340 lbs Base5,144 lbsBase F/R2,967 lbs / 2,177 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,160 lbs Base5,144 lbsBase F/R2,967 lbs / 2,177 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,210 lbs Base4,761 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,042 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.4
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,660 lbs Base4,761 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,042 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,660 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,620 lbs Base4,938 lbsBase F/R2,871 lbs / 2,067 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.5
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,660 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,450 lbs Base4,938 lbsBase F/R2,871 lbs / 2,067 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.5
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SPORT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,200 lbs 1,350 lbs 10,250 lbs 5,020 lbs Base4,853 lbsBase F/R2,763 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Sport p.8
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,170 lbs Base5,378 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,243 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.13
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,378 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,243 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.13
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,440 lbs 15,850 lbs 9,810 lbs Base5,458 lbsBase F/R3,217 lbs / 2,241 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.12
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,440 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,760 lbs Base5,458 lbsBase F/R3,217 lbs / 2,241 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.12
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,470 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,060 lbs Base5,429 lbsBase F/R3,131 lbs / 2,299 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE · SRW · SSV p.14
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,470 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,510 lbs Base5,429 lbsBase F/R3,131 lbs / 2,299 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE · SRW · SSV p.14
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,210 lbs Base5,323 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,197 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.9
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,040 lbs Base5,323 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,197 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.9
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,370 lbs 14,350 lbs 8,930 lbs Base4,975 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,113 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.10
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,370 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,380 lbs Base4,975 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,113 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.10
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,430 lbs Base5,121 lbsBase F/R3,045 lbs / 2,076 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.11
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,250 lbs Base5,121 lbsBase F/R3,045 lbs / 2,076 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · SRW · Slt p.11
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2018 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 5,020 - 10,620 lbs
Max rating 10,620 LBS
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,560 - 9,240 lbs
Max rating 9,240 LBS
3.6L V6
Range: 4,250 - 7,600 lbs
Max rating 7,600 LBS
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.16
ram-1500-towing-guide.pdf
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PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2018 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2018.

FIG. 2018 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2018 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. 2018 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2018 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2018 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2018 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.16
  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.16
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. p.16
  • Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. p.16
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.16
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb. p.16
  • Options Weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume. p.16
  • Trailer equipment weight = Class IV receiver hitch is 11.1 lb (if not already included in options weight). p.16
  • 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.16
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.16
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.16
  • 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.16
  • Weight Distributing Hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lb. p.16
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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