2021 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2021 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 2021 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2021 Ram 1500
2021 TOWING RANGE
4,350 - 12,750 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
2,300 LBS
MAX GCWR
18,350 LBS
2021 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart

Ram 1500 Classic

2 engines · 4,350 - 10,610 lbs · Peak payload 1,930 lbs

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Engine Chart

3.6L V6 VVT Engine

4,350 - 7,660 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,580 lbs Base 4,929 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,210 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,530 lbs Base 4,929 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,210 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,400 lbs Base 5,081 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,219 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,350 lbs Base 5,081 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,219 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
QUAD CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,930 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,660 lbs Base 4,873 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,930 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base 4,873 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
QUAD CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,740 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,420 lbs Base 5,057 lbs Base F/R 2,877 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,740 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,370 lbs Base 5,057 lbs Base F/R 2,877 lbs / 2,180 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,025 lbs 1,510 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,290 lbs Base 4,517 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,510 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,940 lbs Base 4,517 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,060 lbs Base 4,718 lbs Base F/R 2,655 lbs / 2,064 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,710 lbs Base 4,718 lbs Base F/R 2,655 lbs / 2,064 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 8'0" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,910 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,270 lbs Base 4,693 lbs Base F/R 2,652 lbs / 2,041 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,910 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,720 lbs Base 4,693 lbs Base F/R 2,652 lbs / 2,041 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 8'0" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,070 lbs Base 4,888 lbs Base F/R 2,815 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,520 lbs Base 4,888 lbs Base F/R 2,815 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.1
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 MDS VVT Engine

8,000 - 10,610 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,430 lbs Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,290 lbs Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,250 lbs Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,270 lbs Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,170 lbs Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,090 lbs Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,000 lbs Base 5,341 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,380 lbs Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,210 lbs Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,110 lbs Base 5,371 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,070 lbs Base 5,371 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,060 lbs Base 5,371 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs Base 5,371 lbs Base F/R 3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
QUAD CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,520 lbs Base 5,091 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,480 lbs Base 5,091 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,340 lbs Base 5,091 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,310 lbs Base 5,091 lbs Base F/R 2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
QUAD CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,330 lbs Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,160 lbs Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs Base 5,278 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,200 lbs Base 4,737 lbs Base F/R 2,717 lbs / 2,021 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,650 lbs Base 4,737 lbs Base F/R 2,717 lbs / 2,021 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,000 lbs Base 4,951 lbs Base F/R 2,882 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,450 lbs Base 4,951 lbs Base F/R 2,882 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 8'0" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,610 lbs Base 4,919 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,430 lbs Base 4,919 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.2
REGULAR CAB TRADESMAN - 8'0" BOX 4X4
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 3,027 lbs / 2,079 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 3,027 lbs / 2,079 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 850RE Trans · SRW · Tradesman p.3

Ram 1500

7 engines · 6,290 - 12,750 lbs · Peak payload 2,300 lbs

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Engine Chart

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel

7,780 - 12,560 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,799 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,920 lbs Base 5,201 lbs Base F/R 3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,799 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base 5,201 lbs Base F/R 3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,770 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,480 lbs Base 5,428 lbs Base F/R 3,225 lbs / 2,203 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,770 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,780 lbs Base 5,428 lbs Base F/R 3,225 lbs / 2,203 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
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 A8 8HP75 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 A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,740 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,610 lbs Base 5,453 lbs Base F/R 3,287 lbs / 2,166 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,740 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,910 lbs Base 5,453 lbs Base F/R 3,287 lbs / 2,166 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,060 lbs 18,250 lbs 12,560 lbs Base 5,141 lbs Base F/R 3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 · Max Tow Pkg p.1
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,060 lbs 15,600 lbs 10,080 lbs Base 5,141 lbs Base F/R 3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 7,200 lbs 2,060 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,380 lbs Base 5,141 lbs Base F/R 3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,770 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,870 lbs Base 5,339 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,770 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,170 lbs Base 5,339 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel HFE

Up to 8,290 lbs

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.21 6,990 lbs 1,747 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base 5,243 lbs Base F/R 3,057 lbs / 2,186 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
Engine Chart

3.6L V6

6,290 - 7,740 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,030 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,540 lbs Base 4,878 lbs Base F/R 2,744 lbs / 2,135 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,030 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,540 lbs Base 4,878 lbs Base F/R 2,744 lbs / 2,135 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,838 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,460 lbs Base 5,062 lbs Base F/R 2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,838 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,460 lbs Base 5,062 lbs Base F/R 2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Base 4,909 lbs Base F/R 2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,600 lbs Base 4,909 lbs Base F/R 2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,290 lbs Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,290 lbs Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.55 7,100 lbs 2,300 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,740 lbs Base 4,778 lbs Base F/R 2,721 lbs / 2,057 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,530 lbs Base 4,975 lbs Base F/R 2,886 lbs / 2,089 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,530 lbs Base 4,975 lbs Base F/R 2,886 lbs / 2,089 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
Engine Chart

3.6L V6 HFE

Up to 6,760 lbs

QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.21 6,010 lbs 1,240 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,760 lbs Base 4,768 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

8,200 - 11,650 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,450 lbs Base 5,055 lbs Base F/R 2,929 lbs / 2,126 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,350 lbs Base 5,055 lbs Base F/R 2,929 lbs / 2,126 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,870 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,320 lbs Base 5,237 lbs Base F/R 3,096 lbs / 2,141 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,870 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base 5,237 lbs Base F/R 3,096 lbs / 2,141 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,500 lbs Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,993 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,400 lbs Base 5,095 lbs Base F/R 2,993 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,300 lbs Base 5,302 lbs Base F/R 3,162 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,200 lbs Base 5,302 lbs Base F/R 3,162 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,650 lbs Base 4,966 lbs Base F/R 2,896 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,550 lbs Base 4,966 lbs Base F/R 2,896 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,430 lbs Base 5,163 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,330 lbs Base 5,163 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI BSG

7,940 - 12,750 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,370 lbs Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,270 lbs Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,200 lbs Base 5,308 lbs Base F/R 3,149 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,100 lbs Base 5,308 lbs Base F/R 3,149 lbs / 2,159 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,410 lbs Base 5,187 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,310 lbs Base 5,187 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,690 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,040 lbs Base 5,415 lbs Base F/R 3,214 lbs / 2,200 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,690 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,940 lbs Base 5,415 lbs Base F/R 3,214 lbs / 2,200 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 18,350 lbs 12,750 lbs Base 5,055 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 · Max Tow Pkg p.1
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,560 lbs Base 5,055 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,460 lbs Base 5,055 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,820 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,330 lbs Base 5,271 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,134 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,820 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,230 lbs Base 5,271 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,134 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 SRT

Up to 8,100 lbs

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.55 7,800 lbs 1,310 lbs 15,160 lbs 8,100 lbs Base 6,396 lbs Base F/R 3,664 lbs / 2,732 lbs GAWR F/R 4,300 lbs / 4,200 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2021 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

The 2021 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 - 10,610 lbs
Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 MDS VVT Engine
Range: 8,000 - 10,610 lbs
Max rating 10,610 LBS
3.6L V6 VVT Engine
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS

Ram 1500

6,290 - 12,750 lbs
Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI BSG
Range: 7,940 - 12,750 lbs
Max rating 12,750 LBS
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,780 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 8,200 - 11,650 lbs
Max rating 11,650 LBS
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel HFE
Range: Up to 8,290 lbs
Max rating 8,290 LBS
6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8 SRT
Range: Up to 8,100 lbs
Max rating 8,100 LBS
3.6L V6
Range: 6,290 - 7,740 lbs
Max rating 7,740 LBS
3.6L V6 HFE
Range: Up to 6,760 lbs
Max rating 6,760 LBS
Guide policy

Ram 1500 Classic guide policy

Applies only to the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic ratings on this page.

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
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2021 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2021 Ram 1500 Classic towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 Classic family in 2021.

FIG. 2021 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. 2021 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. 2021 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4
FIG. 2021 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight.
FIG. 2021 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2021 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 65 lb for Conventional Hitch. p.4
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.4
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight. p.4
  • SAEJ2807 Compliant 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 2021 Ram 1500 ratings on this page.

GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
Passenger / options / tongue fields stay blank when the guide omits them.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
300 / N/A / N/A
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD GUIDE FORMULA
Payload is rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. Payload = GVWR - Base Wt.
Payload is rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. Payload = GVWR - Base Wt. · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.3
2021 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2021 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2021.

FIG. 2021 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2021 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from base weight

  • Formula: Payload is rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. Payload = GVWR - Base Wt.
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2021 STD Standards + Limits

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Per SAE regulation (SAE J2807) GCW = Base Weight + EPA Options + Trailer Pkg Weight + Max Trailer + 300 lbs (Passenger + Driver) p.3
  • 6,010 GVWR only available with 3.6L Quad HFE p.3
  • 6,990 GVWR only available with 3.0L Diesel HFE p.3
FIG. 2021 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and maximum trailer weight are mutually exclusive.
FIG. 2021 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2021 towing guide

  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated p.3
  • Payload is rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. Payload = GVWR - Base Wt. p.3
  • Optional equipment weight for HD (> 8500 lbs of GVWR). p.3
  • If not already included in the EPA options. This is the weight of the entire trailer tow package, not just the hitch. p.3
  • Payload and maximum trailer weight are mutually exclusive. p.3
  • GCWR is a defined value from Vehicle Development in lbs p.3
  • Per SAE regulation (SAE J2807) GCW = Base Weight + EPA Options + Trailer Pkg Weight + Max Trailer + 300 lbs (Passenger + Driver) p.3
  • 6,010 GVWR only available with 3.6L Quad HFE p.3
  • 6,990 GVWR only available with 3.0L Diesel HFE 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.
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DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2021 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2020-10-28
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2021 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2020-12-02