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2022 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2022 Ram 1500 run from 4,350 - 12,750 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

Retrieved from official Ram 2022 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2022 Ram 1500
2022 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart

Ram 1500 Classic

2 engines · 4,350 - 10,620 lbs · Peak payload 1,930 lbs

Engine Chart

3.6L V6 VVT

4,350 - 7,660 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,590 lbs Base4,929 lbsBase F/R2,718 lbs / 2,210 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,540 lbs Base4,929 lbsBase F/R2,718 lbs / 2,210 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,930 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,660 lbs Base4,872 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.1
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,930 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base4,872 lbsBase F/R2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,025 lbs 1,510 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,300 lbs Base4,516 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.1
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,510 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,950 lbs Base4,516 lbsBase F/R2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX
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 · ST p.2
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 · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,400 lbs Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,218 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.5
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,350 lbs Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,218 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.5
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,750 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,440 lbs Base5,048 lbsBase F/R2,859 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,750 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,390 lbs Base5,048 lbsBase F/R2,859 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,060 lbs Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,654 lbs / 2,063 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.4
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,710 lbs Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,654 lbs / 2,063 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,080 lbs Base4,887 lbsBase F/R2,814 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.4
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,530 lbs Base4,887 lbsBase F/R2,814 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE · ST p.4
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT

8,000 - 10,620 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,430 lbs Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,290 lbs Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,260 lbs Base5,148 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,390 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
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 8HP70 · ST p.1
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,490 lbs Base5,091 lbsBase F/R2,945 lbs / 2,146 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.1
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 8HP70 · ST p.1
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 8HP70 · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,210 lbs Base4,737 lbsBase F/R2,716 lbs / 2,020 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,660 lbs Base4,737 lbsBase F/R2,716 lbs / 2,020 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,620 lbs Base4,918 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,440 lbs Base4,918 lbsBase F/R2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,390 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs Base5,412 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs Base5,412 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV p.5
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs Base5,412 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs Base5,412 lbsBase F/R3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV p.5
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,270 lbs Base5,340 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,180 lbs Base5,340 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.5
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,090 lbs Base5,340 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,000 lbs Base5,340 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.5
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,110 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,080 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,060 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
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 8HP70 · ST 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 8HP70 · ST 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 8HP70 · ST p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,278 lbsBase F/R3,103 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.3
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,000 lbs Base4,950 lbsBase F/R2,881 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,450 lbs Base4,950 lbsBase F/R2,881 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs Base5,106 lbsBase F/R3,026 lbs / 2,079 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,250 lbs Base5,106 lbsBase F/R3,026 lbs / 2,079 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST p.4

Ram 1500

5 engines · 6,120 - 12,750 lbs · Peak payload 2,300 lbs

Engine Chart

3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE GEN 3

7,760 - 12,560 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW HFE 5'7" BOX
3.21 6,990 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base5,244 lbsBase F/R3,057 lbs / 2,186 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · HFE p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,800 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,800 lbs Base5,202 lbsBase F/R3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,100 lbs Base5,202 lbsBase F/R3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,000 lbs 1,770 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,860 lbs Base5,232 lbsBase F/R3,107 lbs / 2,125 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 7,000 lbs 1,770 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs Base5,232 lbsBase F/R3,107 lbs / 2,125 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,090 lbs 18,200 lbs 12,560 lbs Base5,111 lbsBase F/R3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.92 7,200 lbs 2,090 lbs 15,600 lbs 10,040 lbs Base5,111 lbsBase F/R3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.21 7,200 lbs 2,090 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,340 lbs Base5,111 lbsBase F/R3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,830 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,660 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,205 lbs / 2,164 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,830 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,960 lbs Base5,370 lbsBase F/R3,205 lbs / 2,164 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,200 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,460 lbs Base5,454 lbsBase F/R3,288 lbs / 2,166 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 7,200 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,760 lbs Base5,454 lbsBase F/R3,288 lbs / 2,166 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,810 lbs 15,600 lbs 9,750 lbs Base5,285 lbsBase F/R3,179 lbs / 2,105 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,810 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,050 lbs Base5,285 lbsBase F/R3,179 lbs / 2,105 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
Engine Chart

3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG

6,120 - 7,700 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,020 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,550 lbs Base4,879 lbsBase F/R2,744 lbs / 2,134 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,020 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,550 lbs Base4,879 lbsBase F/R2,744 lbs / 2,134 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,990 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,490 lbs Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,990 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,490 lbs Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD HFE 6'4" BOX
3.21 6,010 lbs 1,240 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,760 lbs Base4,768 lbsBase F/R2,720 lbs / 2,048 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · HFE p.1
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 7,100 lbs 2,300 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,700 lbs Base4,770 lbsBase F/R2,715 lbs / 2,055 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,320 lbs Base5,063 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,320 lbs Base5,063 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.7
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,120 lbs Base5,107 lbsBase F/R2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,120 lbs Base5,107 lbsBase F/R2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.6
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,510 lbs Base4,970 lbsBase F/R2,879 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,510 lbs Base4,970 lbsBase F/R2,879 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman p.5
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE

8,160 - 11,590 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,520 lbs Base5,053 lbsBase F/R2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,520 lbs Base5,053 lbsBase F/R2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,420 lbs Base5,053 lbsBase F/R2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,420 lbs Base5,053 lbsBase F/R2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,540 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,540 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,440 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,440 lbs Base5,096 lbsBase F/R2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,590 lbs Base4,967 lbsBase F/R2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,590 lbs Base4,967 lbsBase F/R2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,490 lbs Base4,967 lbsBase F/R2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,490 lbs Base4,967 lbsBase F/R2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,260 lbs Base5,246 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,260 lbs Base5,246 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs Base5,246 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs Base5,246 lbsBase F/R3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.7
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs Base5,303 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs Base5,303 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,303 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,303 lbsBase F/R3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.6
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,340 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,340 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.5
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE W/ BSG

7,820 - 12,750 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,300 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,300 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,200 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,200 lbs Base5,136 lbsBase F/R2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.4
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs Base5,188 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs Base5,188 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,188 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,188 lbsBase F/R3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.3
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 18,350 lbs 12,750 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 18,350 lbs 12,750 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,550 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,550 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,450 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.2
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,450 lbs Base5,056 lbsBase F/R2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.2
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,790 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,210 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,790 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,210 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,790 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,110 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.7
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,790 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,110 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.7
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,700 lbs 17,000 lbs 10,920 lbs Base5,397 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,700 lbs 17,000 lbs 10,920 lbs Base5,397 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,700 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,820 lbs Base5,397 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.6
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,700 lbs 13,900 lbs 7,820 lbs Base5,397 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.6
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,320 lbs Base5,250 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,320 lbs Base5,250 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base5,250 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman p.5
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,220 lbs Base5,250 lbsBase F/R3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 4,100 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman p.5
Engine Chart

6.2L SUPERCHARGED HEMI V8 SRT ENGINE

Up to 8,100 lbs

Configurations

Published configurations

RAM 1500 4X4 TR 5'7" BOX
3.55 7,800 lbs 1,310 lbs 15,160 lbs 8,100 lbs Base6,430 lbsBase F/R3,690 lbs / 2,740 lbsGAWR F/R4,300 lbs / 4,200 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP95 TRANSMISSION (BUY) · TR p.7
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2022 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

The 2022 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 - 10,620 lbs

Ram 1500

6,120 - 12,750 lbs
Guide policy

Ram 1500 Classic guide policy

Applies only to the 2022 Ram 1500 Classic ratings on this page.

LOADING ASSUMPTIONS TONGUE WEIGHT
10% OF TRAILER
Conventional hitch
OCCUPANT + OPTIONS DEDUCTIONS
400 LBS
300 passenger + 100 options
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow rating standard
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.6
ram-1500-ds-towing-guide.pdf
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Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram 1500 Classic towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2022 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2022 LOAD Published Assumptions

Weights Ram already counted in every number

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2022 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. 2022 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2022 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. 2022 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2022 towing guide

  • GVWR is 6800 LBS with P265/70R17 Tire (Sales Code TTY) p.6
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.6
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.6
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.6
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.6
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.6
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.6
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.6
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.6
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.6
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.6
  • 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.6
Guide policy

Ram 1500 guide policy

Applies only to the 2022 Ram 1500 ratings on this page.

LOADING ASSUMPTIONS TONGUE WEIGHT
10% OF TRAILER
Conventional hitch
OCCUPANT + OPTIONS DEDUCTIONS
400 LBS
300 passenger + 100 options
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow rating standard
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.8
ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf
VIEW ALL FINE PRINT
GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram 1500 towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2022 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2022 LOAD Published Assumptions

Weights Ram already counted in every number

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2022 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
FIG. 2022 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2022 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. 2022 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2022 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.8
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.8
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.8
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.8
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.8
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.8
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.8
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.8
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.8
  • 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.8
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2022 overview.

Show source pages for the 2022 guide
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2022 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2021-08-09
DOC_ID: ram-1500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2022 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2021-07-14