2016 Ram 2500 5.7L V8 CNG towing capacity.

The 2016 5.7L V8 CNG tows up to 6,960 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, bed length, GVWR, GCWR, and the configurations covered on this page. 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 the official Ram 2016 towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 5.7L V8 CNG available below.

Towing data

2016 5.7L V8 CNG towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2016 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

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

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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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