2020 Ram 1500 Classic 3.6L V6 VVT Engine towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2020 3.6L V6 VVT Engine run from 4,350 - 7,580 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2020 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.6L V6 VVT Engine available below.

2020 Ram 1500
3.6L V6 VVT Engine RANGE
4,350 - 7,580 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,920 LBS
MAX GCWR
12,900 LBS
Towing data

2020 3.6L V6 VVT Engine towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2020 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

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
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 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the 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.
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Range: 4,390 - 7,680 lbs
Max rating 7,680 LBS
2021 3.6L V6 VVT Engine
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS
2022 3.6L V6 VVT
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS
2023 3.6L V6 VVT
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

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2020 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2019-11-15