2018 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine run from 7,560 - 9,240 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2018 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine available below.

2018 Ram 1500
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine RANGE
7,560 - 9,240 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,600 LBS
MAX GCWR
14,750 LBS
Towing data

2018 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2018 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,860 lbs Base 5,406.06 lbs Base F/R 3,118.39 lbs / 2,287.67 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.11 (PDF p.7)
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base 5,406.06 lbs Base F/R 3,118.39 lbs / 2,287.67 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.11 (PDF p.7)
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base 5,406.06 lbs Base F/R 3,118.39 lbs / 2,287.67 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.11 (PDF p.7)
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,990 lbs Base 5,346.97 lbs Base F/R 3,117.81 lbs / 2,229.16 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.7 (PDF p.3)
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base 5,346.97 lbs Base F/R 3,117.81 lbs / 2,229.16 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.7 (PDF p.3)
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base 5,346.97 lbs Base F/R 3,117.81 lbs / 2,229.16 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.7 (PDF p.3)
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,945 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,930 lbs Base 5,444.01 lbs Base F/R 3,103.48 lbs / 2,340.53 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · ST p.6 (PDF p.2)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,240 lbs Base 5,095.73 lbs Base F/R 2,902.87 lbs / 2,192.86 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.9 (PDF p.5)
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base 5,095.73 lbs Base F/R 2,902.87 lbs / 2,192.86 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.9 (PDF p.5)
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base 5,095.73 lbs Base F/R 2,902.87 lbs / 2,192.86 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.9 (PDF p.5)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,560 lbs Base 5,617.44 lbs Base F/R 3,302.39 lbs / 2,315.05 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.17 (PDF p.13)
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,560 lbs Base 5,617.44 lbs Base F/R 3,302.39 lbs / 2,315.05 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.17 (PDF p.13)
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,560 lbs Base 5,617.44 lbs Base F/R 3,302.39 lbs / 2,315.05 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.17 (PDF p.13)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,410 lbs Base 5,684.8 lbs Base F/R 3,369.03 lbs / 2,315.77 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.16 (PDF p.12)
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base 5,684.8 lbs Base F/R 3,369.03 lbs / 2,315.77 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.16 (PDF p.12)
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base 5,684.8 lbs Base F/R 3,369.03 lbs / 2,315.77 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.16 (PDF p.12)
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,690 lbs Base 5,551.7 lbs Base F/R 3,293.18 lbs / 2,258.52 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.13 (PDF p.9)
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base 5,551.7 lbs Base F/R 3,293.18 lbs / 2,258.52 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.13 (PDF p.9)
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base 5,551.7 lbs Base F/R 3,293.18 lbs / 2,258.52 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.13 (PDF p.9)
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,030 lbs Base 5,308.54 lbs Base F/R 3,199.04 lbs / 2,109.5 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.15 (PDF p.11)
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base 5,308.54 lbs Base F/R 3,199.04 lbs / 2,109.5 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.15 (PDF p.11)
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base 5,308.54 lbs Base F/R 3,199.04 lbs / 2,109.5 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.15 (PDF p.11)
GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
Passenger / options / tongue fields stay blank when the guide omits them.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
300 / N/A / 10%
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD GUIDE FORMULA
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.4 (PDF p.16)
2018 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2018 Ram towing number.

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

FIG. 2018 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2018 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2018 STD Standards + Limits

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Class IV receiver max tongue weight: 1,100 lbs. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Weight-distributing hitch recommended for trailers over 5,000 lbs. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • 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.5 (PDF p.1)
  • ALL MODELS WITH 22 INCH TIRES (S/C TY4) HAVE 6200 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF 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.5 (PDF p.1)
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.4 (PDF p.16)
  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Options Weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Trailer equipment weight = Class IV receiver hitch is 11.1 lb (if not already included in options weight). p.4 (PDF 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.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4 (PDF 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.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Weight Distributing Hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • 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.5 (PDF p.1)
  • ALL MODELS WITH 22 INCH TIRES (S/C TY4) HAVE 6200 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF 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.5 (PDF 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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Range: 7,540 - 9,210 lbs
Max rating 9,210 LBS
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Range: 7,540 - 9,210 lbs
Max rating 9,210 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

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DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2018 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 6-7, 9, 11, 13, 15-17 (PDF PAGES: 2-3, 5, 7, 9, 11-13)
PDF Creation Date 2017-09-18