2018 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2018 Ram 2500 tows 6,820 - 17,980 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR.

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Built from official Ram 2018 towing guides. Source pages cited below.

2018 Ram 2500
2018 TOWING RANGE
6,820 - 17,980 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,490 LBS
MAX GCWR
25,300 LBS
2018 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

15,920 - 17,980 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,540 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,320 lbs Base7,461 lbsBase F/R4,571 lbs / 2,891 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 16,270 lbs Base7,528 lbsBase F/R4,630 lbs / 2,898 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 16,750 lbs Base7,799 lbsBase F/R4,848 lbs / 2,950 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 15,920 lbs Base7,869 lbsBase F/R4,912 lbs / 2,957 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,670 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,450 lbs Base7,330 lbsBase F/R4,450 lbs / 2,881 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,610 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,410 lbs Base7,393 lbsBase F/R4,508 lbs / 2,885 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 17,160 lbs Base7,619 lbsBase F/R4,700 lbs / 2,918 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 16,110 lbs Base7,685 lbsBase F/R4,761 lbs / 2,924 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 Base6,844 lbsBase F/R4,171 lbs / 2,673 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 Base6,943 lbsBase F/R4,247 lbs / 2,696 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 17,500 lbs Base7,280 lbsBase F/R4,538 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 16,430 lbs Base7,367 lbsBase F/R4,609 lbs / 2,758 lbsGAWR F/R5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

10,050 - 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 Base6,523 lbsBase F/R3,699 lbs / 2,824 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 Base6,523 lbsBase F/R3,699 lbs / 2,824 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 Base6,049 lbsBase F/R3,727 lbs / 2,322 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 Base6,049 lbsBase F/R3,727 lbs / 2,322 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,140 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,470 lbs Base6,862 lbsBase F/R3,995 lbs / 2,867 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,140 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,470 lbs Base6,862 lbsBase F/R3,995 lbs / 2,867 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 3,590 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,280 lbs Base6,408 lbsBase F/R4,020 lbs / 2,389 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,590 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,280 lbs Base6,408 lbsBase F/R4,020 lbs / 2,389 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 Base6,391 lbsBase F/R3,583 lbs / 2,808 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 Base6,391 lbsBase F/R3,583 lbs / 2,808 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 Base6,011 lbsBase F/R3,679 lbs / 2,332 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 Base6,011 lbsBase F/R3,679 lbs / 2,332 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 Base6,701 lbsBase F/R3,857 lbs / 2,844 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 Base6,701 lbsBase F/R3,857 lbs / 2,844 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 Base6,311 lbsBase F/R3,947 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 Base6,311 lbsBase F/R3,947 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 8,565 lbs 1,560 lbs 17,525 lbs 10,050 lbs Base7,000 lbsBase F/R4,139 lbs / 2,861 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 Base6,014 lbsBase F/R3,429 lbs / 2,585 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 Base6,014 lbsBase F/R3,429 lbs / 2,585 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 4,490 lbs 22,800 lbs 16,160 lbs Base5,510 lbsBase F/R3,399 lbs / 2,111 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,490 lbs 19,800 lbs 13,160 lbs Base5,510 lbsBase F/R3,399 lbs / 2,111 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 22,800 lbs 15,940 lbs Base6,391 lbsBase F/R3,711 lbs / 2,680 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 19,800 lbs 12,940 lbs Base6,391 lbsBase F/R3,711 lbs / 2,680 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 15,770 lbs Base5,901 lbsBase F/R3,763 lbs / 2,139 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 12,770 lbs Base5,901 lbsBase F/R3,763 lbs / 2,139 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.6
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

11,010 - 13,880 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 Base6,443 lbsBase F/R3,655 lbs / 2,789 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 Base6,443 lbsBase F/R3,655 lbs / 2,789 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,180 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,010 lbs Base6,819 lbsBase F/R3,958 lbs / 2,860 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,180 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,010 lbs Base6,819 lbsBase F/R3,958 lbs / 2,860 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,520 lbs Base6,308 lbsBase F/R3,529 lbs / 2,779 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 Base6,308 lbsBase F/R3,529 lbs / 2,779 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.2
CREW CAB, SHORT BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,350 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,180 lbs Base6,648 lbsBase F/R3,813 lbs / 2,835 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,350 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,180 lbs Base6,648 lbsBase F/R3,813 lbs / 2,835 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.3
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X2
4.10 9,000 lbs 3,050 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,880 lbs Base5,952 lbsBase F/R3,366 lbs / 2,586 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 3,050 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,880 lbs Base5,952 lbsBase F/R3,366 lbs / 2,586 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
REG CAB, LONG BOX, 4X4
4.10 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 20,300 lbs 13,520 lbs Base6,310 lbsBase F/R3,658 lbs / 2,652 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
3.73 9,000 lbs 2,690 lbs 18,300 lbs 11,520 lbs Base6,310 lbsBase F/R3,658 lbs / 2,652 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE p.1
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 CNG

6,820 - 7,680 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 CNG
3.73 9,200 lbs 1,850 lbs 15,000 lbs 7,180 lbs Base7,353 lbsBase F/R3,851 lbs / 3,502 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 1,490 lbs 15,000 lbs 6,820 lbs Base7,709 lbsBase F/R4,145 lbs / 3,564 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 7,680 lbs Base6,854 lbsBase F/R3,685 lbs / 3,169 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 7,300 lbs Base7,235 lbsBase F/R3,989 lbs / 3,246 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 2018 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins Diesel
Range: 15,920 - 17,980 lbs
Max rating 17,980 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,050 - 16,320 lbs
Max rating 16,320 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 11,010 - 13,880 lbs
Max rating 13,880 LBS
5.7L V8 CNG
Range: 6,820 - 7,680 lbs
Max rating 7,680 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 2018 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2018 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2018 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. 2018 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2018 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 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 2018 Ram 2500 overview.

Show source pages for the 2018 guide
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2018 Ram 2500 Towing Guide

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