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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Retrieved from official Ram 2020 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS1L98)
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,520 lbs Base 4,933 lbs Base F/R 2,718 lbs / 2,215 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,933 lbs Base F/R 2,718 lbs / 2,215 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,877 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,877 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,520 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,026 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,520 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,026 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,697 lbs Base F/R 2,651 lbs / 2,046 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,697 lbs Base F/R 2,651 lbs / 2,046 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,085 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,223 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,085 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,223 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,060 lbs Base F/R 2,876 lbs / 2,184 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,060 lbs Base F/R 2,876 lbs / 2,184 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,722 lbs Base F/R 2,655 lbs / 2,067 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,722 lbs Base F/R 2,655 lbs / 2,067 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,892 lbs Base F/R 2,814 lbs / 2,078 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,892 lbs Base F/R 2,814 lbs / 2,078 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX (2020DS1L98)
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base 5,152 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,152 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,152 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,152 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,212 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,183 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,151 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,741 lbs Base F/R 2,717 lbs / 2,025 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,741 lbs Base F/R 2,717 lbs / 2,025 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,923 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,053 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,923 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,053 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,345 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,345 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,345 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,345 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,242 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,375 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,375 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,375 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,375 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,187 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,282 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,282 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,282 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,282 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,955 lbs Base F/R 2,882 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,955 lbs Base F/R 2,882 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,110 lbs Base F/R 3,026 lbs / 2,084 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,110 lbs Base F/R 3,026 lbs / 2,084 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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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Engine Chart

3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel

7,850 - 12,560 lbs Engine page →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,780 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,910 lbs Base 5,220 lbs Base F/R 3,061 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,220 lbs Base F/R 3,061 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,265 lbs Base F/R 3,125 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,265 lbs Base F/R 3,125 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,160 lbs Base F/R 3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,160 lbs Base F/R 3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,160 lbs Base F/R 3,030 lbs / 2,130 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,398 lbs Base F/R 3,228 lbs / 2,171 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,398 lbs Base F/R 3,228 lbs / 2,171 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,448 lbs Base F/R 3,295 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,448 lbs Base F/R 3,295 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,354 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,164 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,354 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,164 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,620 lbs Base 4,902 lbs Base F/R 2,761 lbs / 2,141 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,902 lbs Base F/R 2,761 lbs / 2,141 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,945 lbs Base F/R 2,823 lbs / 2,122 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,945 lbs Base F/R 2,823 lbs / 2,122 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,805 lbs Base F/R 2,737 lbs / 2,068 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,090 lbs Base F/R 2,917 lbs / 2,173 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,090 lbs Base F/R 2,917 lbs / 2,173 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,125 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,125 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,994 lbs Base F/R 2,901 lbs / 2,092 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,994 lbs Base F/R 2,901 lbs / 2,092 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,530 lbs Base 5,104 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,104 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,138 lbs Base F/R 3,009 lbs / 2,129 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,138 lbs Base F/R 3,009 lbs / 2,129 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,997 lbs Base F/R 2,921 lbs / 2,076 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,997 lbs Base F/R 2,921 lbs / 2,076 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,272 lbs Base F/R 3,112 lbs / 2,160 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,272 lbs Base F/R 3,112 lbs / 2,160 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,322 lbs Base F/R 3,179 lbs / 2,142 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,322 lbs Base F/R 3,179 lbs / 2,142 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,086 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,198 lbs Base F/R 3,086 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX (2020DT1L98)
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,720 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,390 lbs Base 5,184 lbs Base F/R 3,007 lbs / 2,177 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,184 lbs Base F/R 3,007 lbs / 2,177 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,224 lbs Base F/R 3,050 lbs / 2,174 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,224 lbs Base F/R 3,050 lbs / 2,174 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,078 lbs Base F/R 2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,078 lbs Base F/R 2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,078 lbs Base F/R 2,979 lbs / 2,100 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,179 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,179 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,424 lbs Base F/R 3,244 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,424 lbs Base F/R 3,244 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,150 lbs / 2,128 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,150 lbs / 2,128 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 the payload formula, an SAE J2807 compliance title and warnings; no numeric load assumptions are printed.
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 · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.4
2020 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide
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 base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2020 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance (chart title)

  • 2020 RAM 1500 CLASSIS (DS) BASE WEIGHT GCW AND TRAILER TOW (SAE J2807 Compliant) p.4
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
  • Payload and Max Trailer weights are ESTIMATED values and rounded to nearest 10 lbs. p.4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4
  • MUST include trailer (tongue) weight if towing p.4
  • Hitch rating, GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4
  • Recommended (trailer) tongue weight determined by class hitch receiver and hardware specifications of upfit p.4
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight(s) are not included in Base Weight and must be accounted for p.4
  • For aditional weight and trailer towing information please see 'General Information' section of Body Builders Guide 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 the payload formula, an SAE J2807 compliance title and warnings; no numeric load assumptions are printed.
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 · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.3
2020 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
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 base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2020 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance (chart title)

  • 2020 RAM 1500 (DT) BASE WEIGHT GCW AND TRAILER TOW (SAE J2807 Compliant) p.3
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
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight(s) are not included in Base Weight and must be accounted for p.3
  • For aditional weight and trailer towing information please see 'General Information' section of Body Builders Guide 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