2017 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2017 Ram 2500 tows 6,820 - 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 2017 towing guides. Source pages cited below.

2017 Ram 2500
2017 TOWING RANGE
6,820 - 17,980 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,480 LBS
MAX GCWR
25,300 LBS
2017 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

14,770 - 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.4
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.4
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,200 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,020 lbs Base 7,802 lbs Base F/R 4,852 lbs / 2,950 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.6
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,130 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,950 lbs Base 7,873 lbs Base F/R 4,915 lbs / 2,957 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.6
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.4
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.4
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,380 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,200 lbs Base 7,625 lbs Base F/R 4,707 lbs / 2,917 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 68RFE p.4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,310 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,130 lbs Base 7,691 lbs Base F/R 4,768 lbs / 2,923 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.4
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.7
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.7
MEGA CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,020 lbs 25,300 lbs 15,440 lbs Base 7,981 lbs Base F/R 4,892 lbs / 3,089 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 68RFE p.7
3.42 10,000 lbs 1,950 lbs 24,300 lbs 14,770 lbs Base 8,048 lbs Base F/R 4,953 lbs / 3,095 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,500 lbs M6 MT-G56 p.7
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,980 lbs 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.3
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.3
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.3
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.3
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.4
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.4
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.1
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.1
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,460 lbs Base 6,866 lbs Base F/R 3,998 lbs / 2,867 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,130 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,460 lbs Base 6,866 lbs Base F/R 3,998 lbs / 2,867 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.6
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,580 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,270 lbs Base 6,423 lbs Base F/R 3,989 lbs / 2,434 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,580 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,270 lbs Base 6,423 lbs Base F/R 3,989 lbs / 2,434 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
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.4
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.4
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.1
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.1
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,630 lbs Base 6,698 lbs Base F/R 3,863 lbs / 2,835 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,300 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,630 lbs Base 6,698 lbs Base F/R 3,863 lbs / 2,835 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE p.4
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4 - BOX OFF
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,450 lbs Base 6,309 lbs Base F/R 3,948 lbs / 2,360 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,450 lbs Base 6,309 lbs Base F/R 3,948 lbs / 2,360 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs A6 66RFE p.1
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.6
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.7
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.7
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.7
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.7
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,990 lbs 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.3
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.3
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.2
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.2
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.3
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.3
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.2
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.2
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.4
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.4
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.1
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.1
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.6
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.6
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.1
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.1
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.4
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.4
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.1
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.1
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.4
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.4
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.1
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.1
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.7
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.7
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.7
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.7
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.3
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.3
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.2
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.2
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.3
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.3
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.2
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.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 CNG

Up to 6,820 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.
TowingIQ source review: Ram’s alternate 2017 chart prints 7,180 lbs for this configuration; the chart used here prints 9,190 lbs. Both print a 15,000-lb GCWR. TowingIQ has not verified which chart corrects the other. The alternate value is shown for comparison only; confirm the truck’s rating with Ram.
7,180 lbs — comparison only
Alternate chart: 2017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant, PDF p. 2
 p.4
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4, CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,000 lbs 6,820 lbs Base 7,707 lbs Base F/R 4,145 lbs / 3,562 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs A6 66RFE · CNG p.6
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.
TowingIQ source review: Ram’s alternate 2017 chart prints 7,680 lbs for this configuration; the chart used here prints 12,520 lbs. Both print a 15,000-lb GCWR. TowingIQ has not verified which chart corrects the other. The alternate value is shown for comparison only; confirm the truck’s rating with Ram.
7,680 lbs — comparison only
Alternate chart: 2017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant, PDF p. 1
 p.3
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.
TowingIQ source review: Ram’s alternate 2017 chart prints 7,300 lbs for this configuration; the chart used here prints 9,980 lbs. Both print a 15,000-lb GCWR. TowingIQ has not verified which chart corrects the other. The alternate value is shown for comparison only; confirm the truck’s rating with Ram.
7,300 lbs — comparison only
Alternate chart: 2017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart – SAE J2807 Compliant, PDF p. 1
 p.3
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2017 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins Diesel
Range: 14,770 - 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 6,820 lbs
Max rating 6,820 LBS
NOTE COVERAGE PARTIAL POLICY BLOCK
10 NOTES
Payload method, warnings, and upfit/body-builder guidance
PAYLOAD METHOD FORMULA / ROUNDING
EST. 10 lbs
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
PUBLISHED LIMITS UPFIT / BODY GUIDANCE
UPFIT / VECI
recommended tongue weight is limited by the class hitch receiver and upfit hardware, upfit / aftermarket equipment is excluded from base weight, MCVW is defined as total base weight plus permanently attached upfit weight, frontal area stays a published body-builder limit, VECI and max-upfit limits may be n/a while GVWR / GAWR / GCWR still govern
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2017 Ram 2500 towing number.

This guide publishes a partial document-level note block. The strip surfaces only the ground rules and limits the PDF states directly and leaves later heavy-trailer fields blank when the guide does not publish them.

FIG. 2017 SCOPE Published Scope

What this guide actually publishes

  • Coverage: 10 published notes on the published policy page.
  • Included: payload method, safety warnings, and the upfit/body-builder notes that this guide actually prints.
  • Also published: recommended tongue weight is limited by the class hitch receiver and upfit hardware, upfit / aftermarket equipment is excluded from base weight, MCVW is defined as total base weight plus permanently attached upfit weight, frontal area stays a published body-builder limit, VECI and max-upfit limits may be n/a while GVWR / GAWR / GCWR still govern.
  • Not published: no explicit 5th-wheel/gooseneck tongue ratio, no heavy-trailer trigger weights, no later payload-plus-GAWR warning.
FIG. 2017 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. 2017 UPFIT Upfit Guidance

Body-builder and upfit limits this guide still publishes

  • Recommended tongue weight: determined by the class hitch receiver and the hardware limits of the upfit.
  • Base weight scope: aftermarket and upfit equipment weight is not included in the published base weight.
  • MCVW: maximum completed vehicle weight includes total base weight plus permanently attached upfit weight.
  • Frontal area: the guide publishes a maximum allowable projected frontal-area constraint and points readers to the Ram Body Builders Guide for calculation details.
  • VECI / Max Upfit Weight: some configurations publish these as not restricting the vehicle, while GVWR / GAWR / GCWR still remain hard limits.
FIG. 2017 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • 2017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant
FIG. 2017 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • GAWRs, GVWRs, and GCWRs should never be exceeded
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight not included in Base Weight
FIG. 2017 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2017 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values p.2
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated p.2
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lbs p.2
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.2
  • GAWRs, GVWRs, and GCWRs should never be exceeded p.2
  • Recommended tongue weight determined by class hitch receiver and hardware limits of upfit p.2
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight not included in Base Weight p.2
  • MCVW: Maximum Completed Vehicle Weight, includes Total Base Weight + permanently attached Upfit Weight p.2
  • Frontal Area: Maximum allowable Frontal Area, in Ft2, that the vehicle can project. For details on calculations please refer to Ram Body Builders Guide. p.2
  • VECI Label & Max Upfit Weight n/a: Vehicle is not restricted to MCVW, Frontal Area, or Maximum Upfit Weight limits, however GVWR/GAWR/GCWR cannot be exceeded. p.2
NOTES: This guide publishes a partial document-level note block. The strip shows only the ground rules and limits the PDF states directly and leaves later heavy-trailer fields blank when the source omits them.
Technical Audit

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