2016 Ram 2500 6.4L V8 HEMI towing capacity.

The 2016 6.4L V8 HEMI tows 10,030 - 16,320 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, bed length, GVWR, GCWR, and the configurations covered on this page.

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Built from the official Ram 2016 towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 6.4L V8 HEMI available below.

2016 Ram 2500
6.4L V8 HEMI RANGE
10,030 - 16,320 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,480 LBS
MAX GCWR
22,800 LBS
Towing data

2016 6.4L V8 HEMI 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
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
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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Other 2016 engines

These comparisons stay within the same published year slice so separate gas/diesel or drivetrain groupings are not blended together.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins Diesel
Range: 14,870 - 17,980 lbs
Max rating 17,980 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
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

Cross-year comparisons stay within the same published year slice so earlier unified or split guide structures are not merged artificially.

2015 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,000 - 16,300 lbs
Max rating 16,300 LBS
2017 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,030 - 16,320 lbs
Max rating 16,320 LBS
2018 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,050 - 16,320 lbs
Max rating 16,320 LBS
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Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2016 6.4L V8 HEMI engine page.

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