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.

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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

15,960 - 17,980 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,540 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,370 lbs Base7,458 lbsBase F/R4,567 lbs / 2,892 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,470 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,300 lbs Base7,525 lbsBase F/R4,626 lbs / 2,899 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,030 lbs Base7,797 lbsBase F/R4,849 lbs / 2,948 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.3
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,130 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base7,868 lbsBase F/R4,913 lbs / 2,955 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,510 lbs Base7,311 lbsBase F/R4,432 lbs / 2,880 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,630 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base7,374 lbsBase F/R4,490 lbs / 2,884 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,380 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,210 lbs Base7,620 lbsBase F/R4,707 lbs / 2,913 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.3
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,310 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,140 lbs Base7,686 lbsBase F/R4,768 lbs / 2,919 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.3
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,980 lbs Chart max Base6,842 lbsBase F/R4,172 lbs / 2,670 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.1
3.42 10,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,890 lbs Base6,941 lbsBase F/R4,248 lbs / 2,693 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,720 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,540 lbs Base7,285 lbsBase F/R4,543 lbs / 2,742 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.1
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,630 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base7,371 lbsBase F/R4,614 lbs / 2,758 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

10,030 - 16,320 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,480 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,810 lbs Base6,521 lbsBase F/R3,699 lbs / 2,822 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,480 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,810 lbs Base6,521 lbsBase F/R3,699 lbs / 2,822 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,640 lbs Base6,047 lbsBase F/R3,727 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,640 lbs Base6,047 lbsBase F/R3,727 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,460 lbs Base6,871 lbsBase F/R3,999 lbs / 2,872 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,460 lbs Base6,871 lbsBase F/R3,999 lbs / 2,872 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,260 lbs Base6,428 lbsBase F/R3,990 lbs / 2,438 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,260 lbs Base6,428 lbsBase F/R3,990 lbs / 2,438 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,940 lbs Base6,389 lbsBase F/R3,584 lbs / 2,805 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,940 lbs Base6,389 lbsBase F/R3,584 lbs / 2,805 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,750 lbs Base6,009 lbsBase F/R3,680 lbs / 2,329 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,750 lbs Base6,009 lbsBase F/R3,680 lbs / 2,329 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,630 lbs Base6,703 lbsBase F/R3,865 lbs / 2,838 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,630 lbs Base6,703 lbsBase F/R3,865 lbs / 2,838 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,450 lbs Base6,314 lbsBase F/R3,951 lbs / 2,363 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,450 lbs Base6,314 lbsBase F/R3,951 lbs / 2,363 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4, POWER WAGON
4.10 8,510 lbs 1,510 lbs 17,500 lbs 10,030 lbs Base6,996 lbsBase F/R4,139 lbs / 2,857 lbsGAWR F/R4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · POWER WAGON p.3
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs Chart max 22,800 lbs 16,320 lbs Base6,012 lbsBase F/R3,430 lbs / 2,582 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,800 lbs 13,320 lbs Base6,012 lbsBase F/R3,430 lbs / 2,582 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,800 lbs 16,150 lbs Base5,521 lbsBase F/R3,415 lbs / 2,107 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,800 lbs 13,150 lbs Base5,521 lbsBase F/R3,415 lbs / 2,107 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,600 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,930 lbs Base6,401 lbsBase F/R3,720 lbs / 2,681 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,600 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,930 lbs Base6,401 lbsBase F/R3,720 lbs / 2,681 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,100 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,780 lbs Base5,895 lbsBase F/R3,690 lbs / 2,205 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,100 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,780 lbs Base5,895 lbsBase F/R3,690 lbs / 2,205 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

10,830 - 13,890 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,560 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,390 lbs Base6,440 lbsBase F/R3,648 lbs / 2,791 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,560 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,390 lbs Base6,440 lbsBase F/R3,648 lbs / 2,791 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,030 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,210 lbs Base5,972 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,285 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,030 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,220 lbs Base5,972 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,285 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,020 lbs Base6,802 lbsBase F/R3,951 lbs / 2,852 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,030 lbs Base6,802 lbsBase F/R3,951 lbs / 2,852 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,650 lbs 20,300 lbs 12,830 lbs Base6,351 lbsBase F/R3,945 lbs / 2,405 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,650 lbs 18,300 lbs 10,830 lbs Base6,351 lbsBase F/R3,945 lbs / 2,405 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,520 lbs Base6,306 lbsBase F/R3,530 lbs / 2,776 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,520 lbs Base6,306 lbsBase F/R3,530 lbs / 2,776 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,320 lbs Base5,937 lbsBase F/R3,622 lbs / 2,315 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,320 lbs Base5,937 lbsBase F/R3,622 lbs / 2,315 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,370 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,190 lbs Base6,633 lbsBase F/R3,808 lbs / 2,825 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,370 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,200 lbs Base6,633 lbsBase F/R3,808 lbs / 2,825 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,750 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,010 lbs Base6,245 lbsBase F/R3,897 lbs / 2,349 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,750 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,020 lbs Base6,245 lbsBase F/R3,897 lbs / 2,349 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,890 lbs Base5,940 lbsBase F/R3,359 lbs / 2,582 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,060 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,890 lbs Base5,940 lbsBase F/R3,359 lbs / 2,582 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,550 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,720 lbs Base5,452 lbsBase F/R3,353 lbs / 2,099 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,550 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,720 lbs Base5,452 lbsBase F/R3,353 lbs / 2,099 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,680 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,510 lbs Base6,321 lbsBase F/R3,662 lbs / 2,659 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,680 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,510 lbs Base6,321 lbsBase F/R3,662 lbs / 2,659 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,180 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,350 lbs Base5,821 lbsBase F/R3,643 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,180 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,350 lbs Base5,821 lbsBase F/R3,643 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,200 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 CNG

6,960 - 12,520 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,850 lbs 15,000 lbs 9,190 lbs Base7,351 lbsBase F/R3,851 lbs / 3,500 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · CNG p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4, CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,630 lbs 15,000 lbs 6,960 lbs Base7,567 lbsBase F/R4,119 lbs / 3,447 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · CNG p.3
REG CAB LONG BOX 4X2 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 2,350 lbs 15,000 lbs 12,520 lbs Base6,852 lbsBase F/R3,686 lbs / 3,166 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · CNG p.1
REG CAB LONG BOX 4X4 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,970 lbs 15,000 lbs 9,980 lbs Base7,233 lbsBase F/R3,990 lbs / 3,243 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · CNG 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: 15,960 - 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: 10,830 - 13,890 lbs
Max rating 13,890 LBS
5.7L V8 CNG
Range: 6,960 - 12,520 lbs
Max rating 12,520 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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2016 Ram 2500 Towing Guide

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