2023 Ram 1500 Classic 3.6L V6 VVT towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2023 3.6L V6 VVT run from 4,350 - 7,660 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2023 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.6L V6 VVT available below.

2023 Ram 1500
3.6L V6 VVT RANGE
4,350 - 7,660 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,930 LBS
MAX GCWR
12,900 LBS
Towing data

2023 3.6L V6 VVT towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2023 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

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.2
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.2
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 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.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 · ST p.1
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.4
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.4
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 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.3
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.3
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 2023 Ram towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2023 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2023 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. 2023 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2023 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
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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2019 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE
Range: 4,390 - 7,680 lbs
Max rating 7,680 LBS
2020 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE
Range: 4,350 - 7,580 lbs
Max rating 7,580 LBS
2021 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS
2022 3.6L V6 VVT
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Max rating 7,660 LBS
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Data sources

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2023 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2022-11-02