2020 Ram 2500 6.4L V8 HEMI MDS towing capacity.

The 2020 6.4L V8 HEMI MDS tows 10,290 - 17,540 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 2020 towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 6.4L V8 HEMI MDS available below.

2020 Ram 2500
6.4L V8 HEMI MDS RANGE
10,290 - 17,540 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,010 LBS
MAX GCWR
24,000 LBS
Towing data

2020 6.4L V8 HEMI MDS towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2020 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 2500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6.4' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,660 lbs 24,000 lbs 17,190 lbs Base6,343 lbsBase F/R3,560 lbs / 2,784 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,660 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,690 lbs Base6,343 lbsBase F/R3,560 lbs / 2,784 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.2
RAM 2500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6.4' RAMBOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,540 lbs 24,000 lbs 17,070 lbs Base6,456 lbsBase F/R3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,540 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,570 lbs Base6,456 lbsBase F/R3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.2
RAM 2500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,520 lbs 24,000 lbs 17,050 lbs Base6,478 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,789 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,520 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,550 lbs Base6,478 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,789 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.3
RAM 2500 4X2 REG TRADESMAN 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,010 lbs Chart max 24,000 lbs 17,540 lbs Base5,988 lbsBase F/R3,401 lbs / 2,588 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,010 lbs Chart max 21,500 lbs 15,040 lbs Base5,988 lbsBase F/R3,401 lbs / 2,588 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.1
RAM 2500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6.4' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,350 lbs 24,000 lbs 16,880 lbs Base6,649 lbsBase F/R3,847 lbs / 2,802 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,350 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,380 lbs Base6,649 lbsBase F/R3,847 lbs / 2,802 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.6
RAM 2500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6.4' RAMBOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,220 lbs 24,000 lbs 16,750 lbs Base6,777 lbsBase F/R3,849 lbs / 2,928 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,220 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,250 lbs Base6,777 lbsBase F/R3,849 lbs / 2,928 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.6
RAM 2500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 24,000 lbs 16,690 lbs Base6,838 lbsBase F/R4,002 lbs / 2,835 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.7
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,190 lbs Base6,838 lbsBase F/R4,002 lbs / 2,835 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.7
RAM 2500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN W/ PWR -WAGON EQUIPMENT 6.4' BOX
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,620 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,580 lbs Base6,944 lbsBase F/R4,087 lbs / 2,857 lbsGAWR F/R4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN W/ PWR -WAGON EQUIPMENT p.6
RAM 2500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN W/ PWR -WAGON EQUIPMENT 6.4' RAMBOX
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,500 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,290 lbs Base7,061 lbsBase F/R4,090 lbs / 2,971 lbsGAWR F/R4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN W/ PWR -WAGON EQUIPMENT p.6
RAM 2500 4X4 MEGA BIG HORN/ 6.4' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,940 lbs 24,000 lbs 16,460 lbs Base7,061 lbsBase F/R4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · BIG HORN p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,940 lbs 21,500 lbs 13,970 lbs Base7,061 lbsBase F/R4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · BIG HORN p.4
RAM 2500 4X4 MEGA BIG HORN/LONE STAR 6.4' RAMBOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,790 lbs 24,000 lbs 16,320 lbs Base7,205 lbsBase F/R4,075 lbs / 3,130 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · BIG HORN/LONE STAR p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,790 lbs 21,500 lbs 13,820 lbs Base7,205 lbsBase F/R4,075 lbs / 3,130 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · BIG HORN/LONE STAR p.4
RAM 2500 4X4 REG TRADESMAN 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 24,000 lbs 17,220 lbs Base6,310 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,622 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 21,500 lbs 14,720 lbs Base6,310 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,622 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · TRADESMAN p.5
TONGUE LOAD CONV / 5TH-WHEEL
10% / 15%
Conventional vs. 5th-wheel/gooseneck
TRAILERING HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WEIGHT
75 / 70 / 250 LBS
Conventional / gooseneck / 5th wheel
BOX-OFF LOAD COMPLETION WEIGHT
80 LBS/FT
No 5th-wheel / gooseneck threshold note published
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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Ground rules behind every 2020 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2020 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2020 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. 2020 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. 2020 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. 2020 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab completion note

  • Box-off completion: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • Heavy-trailer thresholds: this guide does not publish 5th-wheel / gooseneck trigger weights.
FIG. 2020 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2020 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. 2020 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2020 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.8
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.8
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.8
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.8
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.8
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.8
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.8
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.8
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.8
  • 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.8
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.8
  • 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.8
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame. p.8
  • Maximum Capability. p.8
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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Range: 10,380 - 17,580 lbs
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