2016 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2016 Ram 2500 tows 6,960 - 17,980 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR. TowingIQ check: 3 printed ratings in this chart contradict their own printed GCWR; they are shown as printed, marked as source conflicts, and left out of every maximum and range.

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Built from official Ram 2016 towing guides. Source pages cited below.

2016 Ram 2500
2016 TOWING RANGE
6,960 - 17,980 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,480 LBS
MAX GCWR
25,300 LBS
2016 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

14,870 - 17,980 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,540 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,370 lbs Base 7,458 lbs Base F/R 4,567 lbs / 2,892 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 68RFE p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,470 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,300 lbs Base 7,525 lbs Base F/R 4,626 lbs / 2,899 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,030 lbs Base 7,797 lbs Base F/R 4,849 lbs / 2,948 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.3
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,130 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base 7,868 lbs Base F/R 4,913 lbs / 2,955 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,510 lbs Base 7,311 lbs Base F/R 4,432 lbs / 2,880 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 68RFE p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,630 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base 7,374 lbs Base F/R 4,490 lbs / 2,884 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,380 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,210 lbs Base 7,620 lbs Base F/R 4,707 lbs / 2,913 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.3
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,310 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,140 lbs Base 7,686 lbs Base F/R 4,768 lbs / 2,919 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.3
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,340 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,170 lbs Base 7,657 lbs Base F/R 4,634 lbs / 3,023 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 68RFE p.4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,280 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,100 lbs Base 7,724 lbs Base F/R 4,694 lbs / 3,030 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.4
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,030 lbs 25,300 lbs 15,540 lbs Base 7,971 lbs Base F/R 4,887 lbs / 3,084 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 68RFE p.4
3.42 10,000 lbs 1,960 lbs 24,300 lbs 14,870 lbs Base 8,038 lbs Base F/R 4,948 lbs / 3,090 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,500 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.4
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,980 lbs Chart max Base 6,842 lbs Base F/R 4,172 lbs / 2,670 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.1
3.42 10,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,890 lbs Base 6,941 lbs Base F/R 4,248 lbs / 2,693 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,720 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,540 lbs Base 7,285 lbs Base F/R 4,543 lbs / 2,742 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.1
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,630 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base 7,371 lbs Base F/R 4,614 lbs / 2,758 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

10,030 - 16,320 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,480 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,810 lbs Base 6,521 lbs Base F/R 3,699 lbs / 2,822 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,480 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,810 lbs Base 6,521 lbs Base F/R 3,699 lbs / 2,822 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,640 lbs Base 6,047 lbs Base F/R 3,727 lbs / 2,320 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,640 lbs Base 6,047 lbs Base F/R 3,727 lbs / 2,320 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,460 lbs Base 6,871 lbs Base F/R 3,999 lbs / 2,872 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,460 lbs Base 6,871 lbs Base F/R 3,999 lbs / 2,872 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,260 lbs Base 6,428 lbs Base F/R 3,990 lbs / 2,438 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,260 lbs Base 6,428 lbs Base F/R 3,990 lbs / 2,438 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,940 lbs Base 6,389 lbs Base F/R 3,584 lbs / 2,805 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,940 lbs Base 6,389 lbs Base F/R 3,584 lbs / 2,805 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,750 lbs Base 6,009 lbs Base F/R 3,680 lbs / 2,329 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,750 lbs Base 6,009 lbs Base F/R 3,680 lbs / 2,329 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,630 lbs Base 6,703 lbs Base F/R 3,865 lbs / 2,838 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,630 lbs Base 6,703 lbs Base F/R 3,865 lbs / 2,838 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,450 lbs Base 6,314 lbs Base F/R 3,951 lbs / 2,363 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,450 lbs Base 6,314 lbs Base F/R 3,951 lbs / 2,363 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4, POWER WAGON
4.10 8,510 lbs 1,510 lbs 17,500 lbs 10,030 lbs Base 6,996 lbs Base F/R 4,139 lbs / 2,857 lbs GAWR F/R 4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE · POWER WAGON p.3
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,190 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,520 lbs Base 6,806 lbs Base F/R 3,777 lbs / 3,029 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,190 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,520 lbs Base 6,806 lbs Base F/R 3,777 lbs / 3,029 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,910 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,240 lbs Base 7,088 lbs Base F/R 4,055 lbs / 3,033 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,910 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,240 lbs Base 7,088 lbs Base F/R 4,055 lbs / 3,033 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs Chart max 22,800 lbs 16,320 lbs Base 6,012 lbs Base F/R 3,430 lbs / 2,582 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,800 lbs 13,320 lbs Base 6,012 lbs Base F/R 3,430 lbs / 2,582 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,800 lbs 16,150 lbs Base 5,521 lbs Base F/R 3,415 lbs / 2,107 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,800 lbs 13,150 lbs Base 5,521 lbs Base F/R 3,415 lbs / 2,107 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,600 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,930 lbs Base 6,401 lbs Base F/R 3,720 lbs / 2,681 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,600 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,930 lbs Base 6,401 lbs Base F/R 3,720 lbs / 2,681 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,100 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,780 lbs Base 5,895 lbs Base F/R 3,690 lbs / 2,205 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,100 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,780 lbs Base 5,895 lbs Base F/R 3,690 lbs / 2,205 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

10,780 - 13,890 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,560 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,390 lbs Base 6,440 lbs Base F/R 3,648 lbs / 2,791 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,560 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,390 lbs Base 6,440 lbs Base F/R 3,648 lbs / 2,791 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,030 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,210 lbs Base 5,972 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,285 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,030 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,220 lbs Base 5,972 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,285 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,020 lbs Base 6,802 lbs Base F/R 3,951 lbs / 2,852 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,030 lbs Base 6,802 lbs Base F/R 3,951 lbs / 2,852 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,650 lbs 20,300 lbs 12,830 lbs Base 6,351 lbs Base F/R 3,945 lbs / 2,405 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,650 lbs 18,300 lbs 10,830 lbs Base 6,351 lbs Base F/R 3,945 lbs / 2,405 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,520 lbs Base 6,306 lbs Base F/R 3,530 lbs / 2,776 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,520 lbs Base 6,306 lbs Base F/R 3,530 lbs / 2,776 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,320 lbs Base 5,937 lbs Base F/R 3,622 lbs / 2,315 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,320 lbs Base 5,937 lbs Base F/R 3,622 lbs / 2,315 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,370 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,190 lbs Base 6,633 lbs Base F/R 3,808 lbs / 2,825 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,370 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,200 lbs Base 6,633 lbs Base F/R 3,808 lbs / 2,825 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,750 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,010 lbs Base 6,245 lbs Base F/R 3,897 lbs / 2,349 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,750 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,020 lbs Base 6,245 lbs Base F/R 3,897 lbs / 2,349 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.5
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,210 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,040 lbs Base 6,785 lbs Base F/R 3,754 lbs / 3,031 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,210 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,040 lbs Base 6,785 lbs Base F/R 3,754 lbs / 3,031 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 1,960 lbs 20,300 lbs 12,780 lbs Base 7,040 lbs Base F/R 4,007 lbs / 3,033 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
3.73 9,000 lbs 1,960 lbs 18,300 lbs 10,780 lbs Base 7,040 lbs Base F/R 4,007 lbs / 3,033 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,890 lbs Base 5,940 lbs Base F/R 3,359 lbs / 2,582 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,890 lbs Base 5,940 lbs Base F/R 3,359 lbs / 2,582 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,550 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,720 lbs Base 5,452 lbs Base F/R 3,353 lbs / 2,099 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,550 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,720 lbs Base 5,452 lbs Base F/R 3,353 lbs / 2,099 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,680 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,510 lbs Base 6,321 lbs Base F/R 3,662 lbs / 2,659 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,680 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,510 lbs Base 6,321 lbs Base F/R 3,662 lbs / 2,659 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,180 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,350 lbs Base 5,821 lbs Base F/R 3,643 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,180 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,350 lbs Base 5,821 lbs Base F/R 3,643 lbs / 2,178 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 CNG

Up to 6,960 lbs Engine page →

CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,850 lbs 15,000 lbs 9,190 lbs printed Source conflict Base 7,351 lbs Base F/R 3,851 lbs / 3,500 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 665RFE · CNG TowingIQ check: Ram prints 9,190 lbs here; with this row's printed base weight (7,351 lbs) that is 1,541 lbs over its printed GCWR (15,000 lbs). TowingIQ does not use it as a rating or in any maximum; confirm with Ram. p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4, CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,630 lbs 15,000 lbs 6,960 lbs Base 7,567 lbs Base F/R 4,119 lbs / 3,447 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE · CNG p.3
REG CAB LONG BOX 4X2 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 2,350 lbs 15,000 lbs 12,520 lbs printed Source conflict Base 6,852 lbs Base F/R 3,686 lbs / 3,166 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE · CNG TowingIQ check: Ram prints 12,520 lbs here; with this row's printed base weight (6,852 lbs) that is 4,372 lbs over its printed GCWR (15,000 lbs). TowingIQ does not use it as a rating or in any maximum; confirm with Ram. p.1
REG CAB LONG BOX 4X4 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,970 lbs 15,000 lbs 9,980 lbs printed Source conflict Base 7,233 lbs Base F/R 3,990 lbs / 3,243 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 665RFE · CNG TowingIQ check: Ram prints 9,980 lbs here; with this row's printed base weight (7,233 lbs) that is 2,213 lbs over its printed GCWR (15,000 lbs). TowingIQ does not use it as a rating or in any maximum; confirm with Ram. p.1
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins Diesel
Range: 14,870 - 17,980 lbs
Max rating 17,980 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,030 - 16,320 lbs
Max rating 16,320 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,780 - 13,890 lbs
Max rating 13,890 LBS
5.7L V8 CNG
Range: Up to 6,960 lbs
Max rating 6,960 LBS
TONGUE LOAD CONV / 5TH-WHEEL
10% / 15%
Conventional vs. 5th-wheel/gooseneck
TRAILERING HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WEIGHT
75 / 70 / 250 LBS
Conventional / gooseneck / 5th wheel
RECEIVER LIMIT CLASS V MAX TONGUE
1,800 LBS
Published receiver-hitch cap for this guide
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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Ground rules behind every 2016 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2016 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2016 LOAD Baseline Weights

Weights Ram already counted in every number

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver + passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue: 10% of gross trailer weight.
  • 5th-wheel / gooseneck tongue: 15% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2016 HITCH Hitch Loading

Hardware weight deducted from payload

  • Conventional hitch: 75 lbs of equipment weight.
  • Gooseneck: 70 lbs of equipment weight.
  • 5th wheel: 250 lbs of equipment weight.
FIG. 2016 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated values.
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2016 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab and receiver limits

  • Box-off completion: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • Class V receiver max tongue: 1,800 lbs.
  • Heavy-trailer thresholds: this guide does not publish 5th-wheel / gooseneck trigger weights.
FIG. 2016 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2016 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. 2016 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2016 towing guide

  • 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, 15 percent of the gross trailer weight for 5th Wheel or Gooseneck hitch. p.6
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. 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
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame. p.6
  • The maximum tongue weight for Class V (receiver hitch) is limited to 1,800 lb. p.6
  • Maximum Capability Configuration. 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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Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2016 Ram 2500 overview.

Show source pages for the 2016 guide
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