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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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,870 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,590 lbs Base 4,929 lbs Base F/R 2,718 lbs / 2,210 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,929 lbs Base F/R 2,718 lbs / 2,210 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,872 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,872 lbs Base F/R 2,719 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,516 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,516 lbs Base F/R 2,494 lbs / 2,022 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 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 · ST p.2
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 · 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 Base 5,081 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,218 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,081 lbs Base F/R 2,862 lbs / 2,218 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,048 lbs Base F/R 2,859 lbs / 2,188 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,048 lbs Base F/R 2,859 lbs / 2,188 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,718 lbs Base F/R 2,654 lbs / 2,063 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,718 lbs Base F/R 2,654 lbs / 2,063 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,887 lbs Base F/R 2,814 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,887 lbs Base F/R 2,814 lbs / 2,073 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,148 lbs Base F/R 2,940 lbs / 2,207 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,194 lbs Base F/R 3,015 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 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 8HP70 · ST p.1
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,490 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 8HP70 · ST p.1
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 8HP70 · ST p.1
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 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 Base 4,737 lbs Base F/R 2,716 lbs / 2,020 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,737 lbs Base F/R 2,716 lbs / 2,020 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,918 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,918 lbs Base F/R 2,870 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,412 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,412 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,412 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,412 lbs Base F/R 3,137 lbs / 2,274 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,340 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,340 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,340 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,340 lbs Base F/R 3,103 lbs / 2,237 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,188 lbs / 2,182 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 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 8HP70 · ST 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 8HP70 · ST 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 8HP70 · ST p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,030 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 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 Base 4,950 lbs Base F/R 2,881 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,950 lbs Base F/R 2,881 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 3,026 lbs / 2,079 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,106 lbs Base F/R 3,026 lbs / 2,079 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW HFE 5'7" BOX
3.21 6,990 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,290 lbs Base 5,244 lbs Base F/R 3,057 lbs / 2,186 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,202 lbs Base F/R 3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,202 lbs Base F/R 3,051 lbs / 2,150 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,232 lbs Base F/R 3,107 lbs / 2,125 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,232 lbs Base F/R 3,107 lbs / 2,125 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,111 lbs Base F/R 3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,111 lbs Base F/R 3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,111 lbs Base F/R 3,022 lbs / 2,089 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,205 lbs / 2,164 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,370 lbs Base F/R 3,205 lbs / 2,164 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,454 lbs Base F/R 3,288 lbs / 2,166 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,454 lbs Base F/R 3,288 lbs / 2,166 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,285 lbs Base F/R 3,179 lbs / 2,105 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,285 lbs Base F/R 3,179 lbs / 2,105 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,020 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,550 lbs Base 4,879 lbs Base F/R 2,744 lbs / 2,134 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,879 lbs Base F/R 2,744 lbs / 2,134 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,910 lbs Base F/R 2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,910 lbs Base F/R 2,797 lbs / 2,112 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,768 lbs Base F/R 2,720 lbs / 2,048 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,770 lbs Base F/R 2,715 lbs / 2,055 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,063 lbs Base F/R 2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,063 lbs Base F/R 2,904 lbs / 2,158 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,107 lbs Base F/R 2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,107 lbs Base F/R 2,975 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,970 lbs Base F/R 2,879 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 4,970 lbs Base F/R 2,879 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,520 lbs Base 5,053 lbs Base F/R 2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,053 lbs Base F/R 2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,053 lbs Base F/R 2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,053 lbs Base F/R 2,928 lbs / 2,124 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,096 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,096 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,096 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,096 lbs Base F/R 2,994 lbs / 2,102 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,967 lbs Base F/R 2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,967 lbs Base F/R 2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,967 lbs Base F/R 2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 4,967 lbs Base F/R 2,897 lbs / 2,069 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,246 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,246 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,246 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,246 lbs Base F/R 3,102 lbs / 2,144 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,303 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,303 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,303 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,303 lbs Base F/R 3,163 lbs / 2,140 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,164 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,164 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,164 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,164 lbs Base F/R 3,073 lbs / 2,090 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 →

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,300 lbs Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,136 lbs Base F/R 2,983 lbs / 2,153 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,188 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,188 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,188 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,188 lbs Base F/R 3,056 lbs / 2,131 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,056 lbs Base F/R 2,964 lbs / 2,091 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 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 Base 5,305 lbs Base F/R 3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,305 lbs Base F/R 3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,305 lbs Base F/R 3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,305 lbs Base F/R 3,140 lbs / 2,165 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,397 lbs Base F/R 3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,397 lbs Base F/R 3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,397 lbs Base F/R 3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,397 lbs Base F/R 3,224 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,250 lbs Base F/R 3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,250 lbs Base F/R 3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,250 lbs Base F/R 3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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 Base 5,250 lbs Base F/R 3,136 lbs / 2,114 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 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

RAM 1500 4X4 TR 5'7" BOX
3.55 7,800 lbs 1,310 lbs 15,160 lbs 8,100 lbs Base 6,430 lbs Base F/R 3,690 lbs / 2,740 lbs GAWR F/R 4,300 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
2022 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide
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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 base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2022 STD Standards + Limits

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.6
  • GVWR is 6800 LBS with P265/70R17 Tire (Sales Code TTY) p.6
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
2022 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
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 base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2022 STD Standards + Limits

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.8
  • 6,010 GVWR only available with 3.6L Quad HFE p.8
  • 6,990 GVWR only available with 3.0L Diesel HFE p.8
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 and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. 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
  • 6,010 GVWR only available with 3.6L Quad HFE p.8
  • 6,990 GVWR only available with 3.0L Diesel HFE p.8
Technical Audit

Data sources

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