2022 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2022 Ram 2500 tows 10,440 - 20,000 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR.

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2022 Ram 2500
2022 TOWING RANGE
10,440 - 20,000 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,010 LBS
MAX GCWR
27,980 LBS
2022 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart

2022 Ram 2500 4x2

2 engines · 15,050 - 20,000 lbs · Peak payload 4,010 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

18,820 - 20,000 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' RAMBOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,660 lbs 27,700 lbs 19,240 lbs Base 7,339 lbs Base F/R 4,367 lbs / 2,971 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,610 lbs 27,700 lbs 18,820 lbs Base 7,293 lbs Base F/R 4,262 lbs / 3,031 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,770 lbs 27,700 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,229 lbs Base F/R 4,396 lbs / 2,832 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,680 lbs 27,700 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,223 lbs Base F/R 4,386 lbs / 2,836 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,630 lbs 27,840 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,368 lbs Base F/R 4,528 lbs / 2,840 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,520 lbs 27,840 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 7,377 lbs Base F/R 4,534 lbs / 2,843 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,150 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 6,850 lbs Base F/R 4,220 lbs / 2,629 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,050 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 6,850 lbs Base F/R 4,220 lbs / 2,629 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

15,050 - 17,740 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' RAMBOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,540 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,270 lbs Base 6,456 lbs Base F/R 3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,440 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,270 lbs Base 6,456 lbs Base F/R 3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,540 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,070 lbs Base 6,456 lbs Base F/R 3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,440 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,070 lbs Base 6,456 lbs Base F/R 3,554 lbs / 2,902 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,660 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,390 lbs Base 6,339 lbs Base F/R 3,560 lbs / 2,779 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,560 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,390 lbs Base 6,343 lbs Base F/R 3,559 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,660 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,190 lbs Base 6,339 lbs Base F/R 3,560 lbs / 2,779 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,560 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,190 lbs Base 6,343 lbs Base F/R 3,559 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,530 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,260 lbs Base 6,470 lbs Base F/R 3,684 lbs / 2,785 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,420 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,250 lbs Base 6,477 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,789 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,530 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,060 lbs Base 6,470 lbs Base F/R 3,684 lbs / 2,785 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,420 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,050 lbs Base 6,477 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,789 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,010 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,740 lbs Base 5,988 lbs Base F/R 3,400 lbs / 2,587 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,910 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,740 lbs Base 5,988 lbs Base F/R 3,400 lbs / 2,587 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,010 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,540 lbs Base 5,988 lbs Base F/R 3,400 lbs / 2,587 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,910 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,540 lbs Base 5,988 lbs Base F/R 3,400 lbs / 2,587 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1

2022 Ram 2500 4x4

2 engines · 10,440 - 19,990 lbs · Peak payload 3,690 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

13,480 - 19,990 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' RAMBOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,360 lbs 27,980 lbs 18,840 lbs Base 7,640 lbs Base F/R 4,678 lbs / 2,962 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,300 lbs 27,980 lbs 18,220 lbs Base 7,603 lbs Base F/R 4,651 lbs / 2,951 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,490 lbs 27,980 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 7,511 lbs Base F/R 4,665 lbs / 2,845 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,410 lbs 27,980 lbs 19,340 lbs Base 7,490 lbs Base F/R 4,651 lbs / 2,839 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,300 lbs 26,400 lbs 18,230 lbs Base 7,698 lbs Base F/R 4,824 lbs / 2,874 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,200 lbs 26,400 lbs 17,210 lbs Base 7,703 lbs Base F/R 4,827 lbs / 2,876 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' RAMBOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 1,920 lbs 24,240 lbs 14,480 lbs Base 8,076 lbs Base F/R 4,897 lbs / 3,179 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 24,240 lbs 13,480 lbs Base 8,076 lbs Base F/R 4,897 lbs / 3,179 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · SLT p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,040 lbs 24,240 lbs 15,620 lbs Base 7,963 lbs Base F/R 4,907 lbs / 3,055 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 1,940 lbs 24,240 lbs 14,620 lbs Base 7,963 lbs Base F/R 4,907 lbs / 3,055 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · SLT p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,810 lbs 27,650 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,194 lbs Base F/R 4,520 lbs / 2,673 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,710 lbs 27,650 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,190 lbs Base F/R 4,523 lbs / 2,666 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

10,440 - 17,420 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' RAMBOX
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,160 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,990 lbs Base 6,739 lbs Base F/R 3,828 lbs / 2,910 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,230 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,960 lbs Base 6,766 lbs Base F/R 3,846 lbs / 2,919 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,160 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,790 lbs Base 6,739 lbs Base F/R 3,828 lbs / 2,910 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,230 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,760 lbs Base 6,766 lbs Base F/R 3,846 lbs / 2,919 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,360 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,090 lbs Base 6,642 lbs Base F/R 3,844 lbs / 2,798 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,250 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,080 lbs Base 6,651 lbs Base F/R 3,854 lbs / 2,797 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,360 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,890 lbs Base 6,642 lbs Base F/R 3,844 lbs / 2,798 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,250 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,880 lbs Base 6,651 lbs Base F/R 3,854 lbs / 2,797 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,080 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,910 lbs Base 6,815 lbs Base F/R 3,992 lbs / 2,823 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,170 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,900 lbs Base 6,825 lbs Base F/R 3,995 lbs / 2,830 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,080 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,710 lbs Base 6,815 lbs Base F/R 3,992 lbs / 2,823 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,170 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,700 lbs Base 6,825 lbs Base F/R 3,995 lbs / 2,830 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' RAMBOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,810 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,530 lbs Base 7,191 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 2,710 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,530 lbs Base 7,191 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,810 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,340 lbs Base 7,191 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,710 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,340 lbs Base 7,191 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,940 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 7,061 lbs Base F/R 4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 2,840 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 7,061 lbs Base F/R 4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,940 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,470 lbs Base 7,061 lbs Base F/R 4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,840 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,470 lbs Base 7,061 lbs Base F/R 4,061 lbs / 3,000 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,420 lbs Base 6,306 lbs Base F/R 3,686 lbs / 2,620 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,580 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,410 lbs Base 6,318 lbs Base F/R 3,693 lbs / 2,624 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,690 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,220 lbs Base 6,306 lbs Base F/R 3,686 lbs / 2,620 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,580 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,210 lbs Base 6,318 lbs Base F/R 3,693 lbs / 2,624 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
RAM 2500 POWER WAGON - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' RAMBOX
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,520 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,440 lbs Base 7,045 lbs Base F/R 4,087 lbs / 2,958 lbs GAWR F/R 4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · POWER WAGON ST p.3
RAM 2500 POWER WAGON - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,630 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,590 lbs Base 6,939 lbs Base F/R 4,086 lbs / 2,852 lbs GAWR F/R 4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · POWER WAGON ST p.3
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2022 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Ram 2500 4x2

15,050 - 20,000 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 18,820 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 15,050 - 17,740 lbs
Max rating 17,740 LBS

Ram 2500 4x4

10,440 - 19,990 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 13,480 - 19,990 lbs
Max rating 19,990 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 10,440 - 17,420 lbs
Max rating 17,420 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
HITCH THRESHOLDS TRAILER LIMITS
23k / 30k LBS
5th-wheel / gooseneck required above this weight
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2022 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2022 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. 2022 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. 2022 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. 2022 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab and heavy-trailer thresholds

  • Box-off completion: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • 5th-wheel required over: 23,000 lbs trailer weight.
  • Gooseneck required over: 30,000 lbs trailer weight.
FIG. 2022 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2022 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. 2022 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2022 towing guides

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch, 15 percent of the gross trailer weight for a 5th Wheel or Gooseneck hitch. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • 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.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.5 · 4x2 / p.6 · 4x4
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

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