2018 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 VVT Engine towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 3.6L V6 VVT Engine run from 4,250 - 7,600 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 3.6L V6 VVT Engine available below.

Towing data

2018 3.6L V6 VVT 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
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,820 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,500 lbs	Base 4,979.14 lbs Base F/R 2,741.88 lbs / 2,237.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.11 (PDF p.7)
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,820 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,510 lbs	Base 4,979.14 lbs Base F/R 2,741.88 lbs / 2,237.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.11 (PDF p.7)
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,880 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,600 lbs	Base 4,921.27 lbs Base F/R 2,737.91 lbs / 2,183.36 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.7 (PDF p.3)
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,880 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,610 lbs	Base 4,921.27 lbs Base F/R 2,737.91 lbs / 2,183.36 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.7 (PDF p.3)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55	6,025 lbs	1,480 lbs	12,200 lbs	7,240 lbs	Base 4,540.56 lbs Base F/R 2,498.04 lbs / 2,042.52 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.8 (PDF p.4)
3.21	6,025 lbs	1,480 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,940 lbs	Base 4,540.56 lbs Base F/R 2,498.04 lbs / 2,042.52 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.8 (PDF p.4)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.55	6,600 lbs	1,870 lbs	12,400 lbs	7,260 lbs	Base 4,728.81 lbs Base F/R 2,664.01 lbs / 2,064.8 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.9 (PDF p.5)
3.21	6,600 lbs	1,870 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,770 lbs	Base 4,728.81 lbs Base F/R 2,664.01 lbs / 2,064.8 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.9 (PDF p.5)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,630 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,250 lbs	Base 5,167.26 lbs Base F/R 2,909.35 lbs / 2,257.91 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.17 (PDF p.13)
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,630 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,250 lbs	Base 5,167.26 lbs Base F/R 2,909.35 lbs / 2,257.91 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.17 (PDF p.13)
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,700 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,430 lbs	Base 5,098.59 lbs Base F/R 2,900.14 lbs / 2,198.45 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.13 (PDF p.9)
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,700 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,430 lbs	Base 5,098.59 lbs Base F/R 2,900.14 lbs / 2,198.45 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.13 (PDF p.9)
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.55	6,300 lbs	1,550 lbs	12,200 lbs	7,030 lbs	Base 4,752 lbs Base F/R 2,660.08 lbs / 2,091.92 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.14 (PDF p.10)
3.21	6,300 lbs	1,550 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,740 lbs	Base 4,752 lbs Base F/R 2,660.08 lbs / 2,091.92 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.14 (PDF p.10)
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.55	6,600 lbs	1,690 lbs	12,400 lbs	7,070 lbs	Base 4,914.5 lbs Base F/R 2,821.96 lbs / 2,092.54 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · SRW · Slt	p.15 (PDF p.11)
3.21	6,600 lbs	1,690 lbs	9,850 lbs	4,570 lbs	Base 4,914.5 lbs Base F/R 2,821.96 lbs / 2,092.54 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs	8-Spd Auto 845RE Trans (Make) · 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

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)