2022 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Gen 3 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2022 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Gen 3 run from 7,760 - 12,560 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2022 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Gen 3 available below.

2022 Ram 1500
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Gen 3 RANGE
7,760 - 12,560 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
2,090 LBS
MAX GCWR
18,200 LBS
Towing data

2022 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine Gen 3 towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2022 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

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
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
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Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram 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
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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Cross-Year

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Range: 7,850 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
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Range: 7,780 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
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Range: 7,710 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
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Data sources

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2022 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-7
PDF Creation Date 2021-07-14