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 →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,580 lbs Base4,929 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,210 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,929 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,210 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,219 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,219 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,873 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,873 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,057 lbsBase F/R2,877 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,057 lbsBase F/R2,877 lbs / 2,180 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,517 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,517 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,655 lbs / 2,064 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,655 lbs / 2,064 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,693 lbsBase F/R2,652 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,693 lbsBase F/R2,652 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,888 lbsBase F/R2,815 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,888 lbsBase F/R2,815 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB TRADESMAN - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,941 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,341 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,238 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,016 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,371 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,371 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,371 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,371 lbsBase F/R3,189 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,091 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,091 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,091 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,091 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,737 lbsBase F/R2,717 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,737 lbsBase F/R2,717 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,951 lbsBase F/R2,882 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,951 lbsBase F/R2,882 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,919 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,919 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,106 lbsBase F/R3,027 lbs / 2,079 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,106 lbsBase F/R3,027 lbs / 2,079 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,799 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,920 lbs Base5,201 lbsBase F/R3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,799 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base5,201 lbsBase F/R3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,428 lbsBase F/R3,225 lbs / 2,203 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,770 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,780 lbs Base5,428 lbsBase F/R3,225 lbs / 2,203 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,265 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 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 A8 8HP75 p.1
CREW CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X4
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,740 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,610 lbs Base5,453 lbsBase F/R3,287 lbs / 2,166 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,740 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,910 lbs Base5,453 lbsBase F/R3,287 lbs / 2,166 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,141 lbsBase F/R3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,141 lbsBase F/R3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 7,200 lbs 2,060 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,380 lbs Base5,141 lbsBase F/R3,027 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,339 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,770 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,170 lbs Base5,339 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

3.0L V6 ECODIESEL HFE

Up to 8,290 lbs

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.21 6,990 lbs 1,747 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base5,243 lbsBase F/R3,057 lbs / 2,186 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
Engine Chart

3.6L V6

6,290 - 7,740 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,030 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,540 lbs Base4,878 lbsBase F/R2,744 lbs / 2,135 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,030 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,540 lbs Base4,878 lbsBase F/R2,744 lbs / 2,135 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,062 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,838 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,460 lbs Base5,062 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,909 lbsBase F/R2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,600 lbs Base4,909 lbsBase F/R2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,106 lbsBase F/R2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,290 lbs Base5,106 lbsBase F/R2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,778 lbsBase F/R2,721 lbs / 2,057 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base4,975 lbsBase F/R2,886 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,530 lbs Base4,975 lbsBase F/R2,886 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.2
Engine Chart

3.6L V6 HFE

Up to 6,760 lbs

Configurations

Published configurations

QUAD CAB - 6'4" BOX 4X2
3.21 6,010 lbs 1,240 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,760 lbs Base4,768 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 850RE p.1
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

8,200 - 11,650 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,450 lbs Base5,055 lbsBase F/R2,929 lbs / 2,126 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,350 lbs Base5,055 lbsBase F/R2,929 lbs / 2,126 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,237 lbsBase F/R3,096 lbs / 2,141 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,870 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base5,237 lbsBase F/R3,096 lbs / 2,141 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,993 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,400 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,993 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,302 lbsBase F/R3,162 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,200 lbs Base5,302 lbsBase F/R3,162 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base4,966 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,550 lbs Base4,966 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,163 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,330 lbs Base5,163 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI BSG

7,940 - 12,750 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,370 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,270 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,308 lbsBase F/R3,149 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,100 lbs Base5,308 lbsBase F/R3,149 lbs / 2,159 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,187 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,310 lbs Base5,187 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,415 lbsBase F/R3,214 lbs / 2,200 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,690 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,940 lbs Base5,415 lbsBase F/R3,214 lbs / 2,200 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 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 Base5,055 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,055 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.1
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,460 lbs Base5,055 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 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 Base5,271 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,134 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,820 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,230 lbs Base5,271 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,134 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs A8 8HP75 p.2
Engine Chart

6.2L SUPERCHARGED HEMI V8 SRT

Up to 8,100 lbs

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" BOX 4X4
3.55 7,800 lbs 1,310 lbs 15,160 lbs 8,100 lbs Base6,396 lbsBase F/R3,664 lbs / 2,732 lbsGAWR F/R4,300 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 SAE J2807
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight · Estimated values · 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 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 curb 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.
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
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 SAE J2807
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
ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf
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

  • No numeric passenger, options, or tongue assumptions are published in the reviewed guide notes for this family.
FIG. 2021 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb 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)
  • 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.
Technical Audit

Data sources

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Show source pages for the 2021 guide
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2021 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-3
PDF Creation Date 2020-10-28
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2021 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-2
PDF Creation Date 2020-12-02