2020 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 run from 4,350 - 12,750 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

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2020 Ram 1500
2020 TOWING RANGE
4,350 - 12,750 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
2,300 LBS
MAX GCWR
18,350 LBS
2020 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart

Ram 1500 Classic

2 engines · 4,350 - 10,680 lbs · Peak payload 1,920 lbs

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Engine Chart

3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE

4,350 - 7,580 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS1L98)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,520 lbs Base4,933 lbsBase F/R2,718 lbs / 2,215 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,470 lbs Base4,933 lbsBase F/R2,718 lbs / 2,215 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L41)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,920 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,580 lbs Base4,877 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,920 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,530 lbs Base4,877 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L61)
3.55 6,025 lbs 1,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,310 lbs Base4,520 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,026 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,500 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,960 lbs Base4,520 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,026 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX (2020DS1L62)
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,900 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,300 lbs Base4,697 lbsBase F/R2,651 lbs / 2,046 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,900 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,750 lbs Base4,697 lbsBase F/R2,651 lbs / 2,046 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS6L98)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,400 lbs Base5,085 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,223 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,350 lbs Base5,085 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,223 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS6L41)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,740 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,400 lbs Base5,060 lbsBase F/R2,876 lbs / 2,184 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,740 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,350 lbs Base5,060 lbsBase F/R2,876 lbs / 2,184 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS6L61)
3.55 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,090 lbs Base4,722 lbsBase F/R2,655 lbs / 2,067 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,740 lbs Base4,722 lbsBase F/R2,655 lbs / 2,067 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX (2020DS6L62)
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,100 lbs Base4,892 lbsBase F/R2,814 lbs / 2,078 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,550 lbs Base4,892 lbsBase F/R2,814 lbs / 2,078 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 845RE · SRW · ST p.3
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE

8,020 - 10,680 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS1L98)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base5,152 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,410 lbs Base5,152 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,280 lbs Base5,152 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,152 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L91)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,600 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,410 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,700 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,370 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,700 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,200 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L41)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,700 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,510 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,480 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,700 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,340 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,310 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS1L61)
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,240 lbs Base4,741 lbsBase F/R2,717 lbs / 2,025 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,690 lbs Base4,741 lbsBase F/R2,717 lbs / 2,025 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX (2020DS1L62)
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,680 lbs Base4,923 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,053 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,510 lbs Base4,923 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,053 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS6L98)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,270 lbs Base5,345 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,260 lbs Base5,345 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,090 lbs Base5,345 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,080 lbs Base5,345 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS6L91)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,110 lbs Base5,375 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,070 lbs Base5,375 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,060 lbs Base5,375 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs Base5,375 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS6L41)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,330 lbs Base5,282 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,280 lbs Base5,282 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,150 lbs Base5,282 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,100 lbs Base5,282 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX (2020DS6L61)
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,030 lbs Base4,955 lbsBase F/R2,882 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,480 lbs Base4,955 lbsBase F/R2,882 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX (2020DS6L62)
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,450 lbs Base5,110 lbsBase F/R3,026 lbs / 2,084 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,280 lbs Base5,110 lbsBase F/R3,026 lbs / 2,084 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SRW · ST p.3

Ram 1500

4 engines · 6,390 - 12,750 lbs · Peak payload 2,300 lbs

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3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL

7,850 - 12,560 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,780 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,910 lbs Base5,220 lbsBase F/R3,061 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,780 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,220 lbsBase F/R3,061 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L91)
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,740 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,950 lbs Base5,265 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,740 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,250 lbs Base5,265 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L41)
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,040 lbs 18,200 lbs 12,560 lbs Base5,160 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,040 lbs 15,600 lbs 10,070 lbs Base5,160 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 7,200 lbs 2,040 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,370 lbs Base5,160 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT6L98)
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,800 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,710 lbs Base5,398 lbsBase F/R3,228 lbs / 2,171 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,010 lbs Base5,398 lbsBase F/R3,228 lbs / 2,171 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L91)
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,550 lbs Base5,448 lbsBase F/R3,295 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,850 lbs Base5,448 lbsBase F/R3,295 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L41)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,860 lbs Base5,354 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,164 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs Base5,354 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,164 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
Engine Chart

3.6L V6 24V VVT W/BSG

6,390 - 7,710 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,620 lbs Base4,902 lbsBase F/R2,761 lbs / 2,141 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,620 lbs Base4,902 lbsBase F/R2,761 lbs / 2,141 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L91)
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,960 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,580 lbs Base4,945 lbsBase F/R2,823 lbs / 2,122 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,960 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,580 lbs Base4,945 lbsBase F/R2,823 lbs / 2,122 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L41)
3.55 7,100 lbs 2,300 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,710 lbs Base4,805 lbsBase F/R2,737 lbs / 2,068 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT6L98)
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,410 lbs Base5,090 lbsBase F/R2,917 lbs / 2,173 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,410 lbs Base5,090 lbsBase F/R2,917 lbs / 2,173 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L91)
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,770 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,390 lbs Base5,125 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,770 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,390 lbs Base5,125 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L41)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,810 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,460 lbs Base4,994 lbsBase F/R2,901 lbs / 2,092 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,810 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,460 lbs Base4,994 lbsBase F/R2,901 lbs / 2,092 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · SRW · Tradesman p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT

8,180 - 11,620 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,530 lbs Base5,104 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,430 lbs Base5,104 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L91)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,480 lbs Base5,138 lbsBase F/R3,009 lbs / 2,129 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,380 lbs Base5,138 lbsBase F/R3,009 lbs / 2,129 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L41)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,900 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,620 lbs Base4,997 lbsBase F/R2,921 lbs / 2,076 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,900 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,520 lbs Base4,997 lbsBase F/R2,921 lbs / 2,076 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT6L98)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,830 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,280 lbs Base5,272 lbsBase F/R3,112 lbs / 2,160 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,830 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,180 lbs Base5,272 lbsBase F/R3,112 lbs / 2,160 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L91)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,780 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,290 lbs Base5,322 lbsBase F/R3,179 lbs / 2,142 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,780 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,190 lbs Base5,322 lbsBase F/R3,179 lbs / 2,142 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L41)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,900 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,410 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,086 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,900 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,310 lbs Base5,198 lbsBase F/R3,086 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT W/ BSG

7,980 - 12,750 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,720 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,390 lbs Base5,184 lbsBase F/R3,007 lbs / 2,177 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,720 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base5,184 lbsBase F/R3,007 lbs / 2,177 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L91)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,390 lbs Base5,224 lbsBase F/R3,050 lbs / 2,174 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base5,224 lbsBase F/R3,050 lbs / 2,174 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT1L41)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 18,350 lbs 12,750 lbs Base5,078 lbsBase F/R2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,540 lbs Base5,078 lbsBase F/R2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,440 lbs Base5,078 lbsBase F/R2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.1
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT6L98)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,220 lbs Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,179 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,120 lbs Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,179 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L91)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,680 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,080 lbs Base5,424 lbsBase F/R3,244 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,980 lbs Base5,424 lbsBase F/R3,244 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX (2020DT6L41)
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,820 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,320 lbs Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,150 lbs / 2,128 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,820 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,150 lbs / 2,128 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 · SRW · Tradesman p.2
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2020 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

The 2020 Ram 1500 was sold as both the 1500 Classic and the redesigned 1500. They use different platforms and towing ratings, so each is shown separately below.

Ram 1500 Classic

4,350 - 10,680 lbs
Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE
Range: 8,020 - 10,680 lbs
Max rating 10,680 LBS
3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE
Range: 4,350 - 7,580 lbs
Max rating 7,580 LBS

Ram 1500

6,390 - 12,750 lbs
Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT W/ BSG
Range: 7,980 - 12,750 lbs
Max rating 12,750 LBS
3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL
Range: 7,850 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
Range: 8,180 - 11,620 lbs
Max rating 11,620 LBS
3.6L V6 24V VVT W/BSG
Range: 6,390 - 7,710 lbs
Max rating 7,710 LBS
Guide policy

Ram 1500 Classic guide policy

Applies only to the 2020 Ram 1500 Classic ratings on this page.

GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
This family publishes formula, standards, warnings, and availability notes without numeric load assumptions.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
N/A / N/A / N/A
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD GUIDE FORMULA
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.4
ram-1500-ds-towing-guide.pdf
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2020 Ram 1500 Classic towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 Classic family in 2020.

FIG. 2020 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • No numeric passenger, options, or tongue assumptions are published in the reviewed guide notes for this family.
FIG. 2020 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2020 STD Rating Standard

Guide-wide limits

FIG. 2020 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Hitch rating, GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2020 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2020 towing guide

  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated p.4
  • For aditional weight and trailer towing information please see 'General Information' section of Body Builders Guide p.4
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight(s) are not included in Base Weight and must be accounted for p.4
  • Recommended (trailer) tongue weight determined by class hitch receiver and hardware specifications of upfit p.4
  • Hitch rating, GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4
  • MUST include trailer (tongue) weight if towing p.4
  • Payload and Max Trailer weights are ESTIMATED values and rounded to nearest 10 lbs. p.4
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.
Guide policy

Ram 1500 guide policy

Applies only to the 2020 Ram 1500 ratings on this page.

GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
This family publishes formula, standards, warnings, and availability notes without numeric load assumptions.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
N/A / N/A / N/A
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD GUIDE FORMULA
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.3
ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2020 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2020.

FIG. 2020 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • No numeric passenger, options, or tongue assumptions are published in the reviewed guide notes for this family.
FIG. 2020 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2020 STD Rating Standard

Guide-wide limits

FIG. 2020 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Hitch rating, GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2020 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2020 towing guide

  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated p.3
  • Payload and Max Trailer weights are ESTIMATED values and rounded to nearest 10 lbs. p.3
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.3
  • MUST include trailer (tongue) weight if towing p.3
  • Hitch rating, GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.3
  • Recommended (trailer) tongue weight determined by class hitch receiver and hardware specifications of upfit p.3
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.
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2020 overview.

Show source pages for the 2020 guide
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2020 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-4
PDF Creation Date 2019-11-15
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2020 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-2
PDF Creation Date 2019-11-15