2023 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2023 Ram 2500 tows 10,570 - 19,980 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR.

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2023 Ram 2500
2023 TOWING RANGE
10,570 - 19,980 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,000 LBS
MAX GCWR
27,980 LBS
2023 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart

2023 Ram 2500 4x2

2 engines · 15,040 - 19,980 lbs · Peak payload 4,000 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

19,970 - 19,980 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,760 lbs 27,700 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,240 lbs Base F/R 4,403 lbs / 2,837 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,660 lbs 27,700 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,240 lbs Base F/R 4,400 lbs / 2,839 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,620 lbs 27,840 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,380 lbs Base F/R 4,535 lbs / 2,844 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,510 lbs 27,840 lbs 19,970 lbs Base 7,394 lbs Base F/R 4,548 lbs / 2,846 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,140 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 6,861 lbs Base F/R 4,227 lbs / 2,634 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,030 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 6,867 lbs Base F/R 4,234 lbs / 2,633 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

15,040 - 17,730 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,650 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,380 lbs Base 6,353 lbs Base F/R 3,569 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,540 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,370 lbs Base 6,356 lbs Base F/R 3,568 lbs / 2,788 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,650 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,180 lbs Base 6,353 lbs Base F/R 3,569 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,540 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,170 lbs Base 6,356 lbs Base F/R 3,568 lbs / 2,788 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,520 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,250 lbs Base 6,483 lbs Base F/R 3,693 lbs / 2,790 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,410 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,240 lbs Base 6,491 lbs Base F/R 3,697 lbs / 2,793 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,520 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,050 lbs Base 6,483 lbs Base F/R 3,693 lbs / 2,790 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,410 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,040 lbs Base 6,491 lbs Base F/R 3,697 lbs / 2,793 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,000 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,730 lbs Base 6,001 lbs Base F/R 3,409 lbs / 2,592 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,900 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,730 lbs Base 6,001 lbs Base F/R 3,409 lbs / 2,592 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,530 lbs Base 6,001 lbs Base F/R 3,409 lbs / 2,592 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,900 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,530 lbs Base 6,001 lbs Base F/R 3,409 lbs / 2,592 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1

2023 Ram 2500 4x4

2 engines · 10,570 - 19,980 lbs · Peak payload 3,680 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

14,510 - 19,980 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,480 lbs 27,980 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,522 lbs Base F/R 4,672 lbs / 2,849 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,390 lbs 27,980 lbs 19,170 lbs Base 7,508 lbs Base F/R 4,665 lbs / 2,842 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 2,290 lbs 26,400 lbs 18,150 lbs Base 7,709 lbs Base F/R 4,831 lbs / 2,878 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,180 lbs 26,400 lbs 17,040 lbs Base 7,721 lbs Base F/R 4,841 lbs / 2,880 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'' STANDARD BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,030 lbs 24,240 lbs 15,570 lbs Base 7,967 lbs Base F/R 4,909 lbs / 3,058 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 24,240 lbs 14,510 lbs Base 7,973 lbs Base F/R 4,916 lbs / 3,057 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 2,790 lbs 27,650 lbs 19,970 lbs Base 7,206 lbs Base F/R 4,527 lbs / 2,678 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,690 lbs 27,650 lbs 19,970 lbs Base 7,208 lbs Base F/R 4,538 lbs / 2,670 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
RAM 2500 REBEL - 4X4 - CREW CAB - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 9,680 lbs 1,980 lbs 23,100 lbs 14,920 lbs Base 7,702 lbs Base F/R 4,748 lbs / 2,953 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · REBEL p.3
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

10,570 - 17,410 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,340 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,070 lbs Base 6,656 lbs Base F/R 3,853 lbs / 2,802 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,230 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,060 lbs Base 6,665 lbs Base F/R 3,863 lbs / 2,801 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,340 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,870 lbs Base 6,656 lbs Base F/R 3,853 lbs / 2,802 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,230 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,860 lbs Base 6,665 lbs Base F/R 3,863 lbs / 2,801 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 3,070 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,900 lbs Base 6,828 lbs Base F/R 4,000 lbs / 2,827 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,890 lbs Base 6,839 lbs Base F/R 4,004 lbs / 2,834 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,070 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,700 lbs Base 6,828 lbs Base F/R 4,000 lbs / 2,827 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,160 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,690 lbs Base 6,839 lbs Base F/R 4,004 lbs / 2,834 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'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,930 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 7,067 lbs Base F/R 4,064 lbs / 3,003 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 2,830 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 7,067 lbs Base F/R 4,064 lbs / 3,003 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,930 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,460 lbs Base 7,067 lbs Base F/R 4,064 lbs / 3,003 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,830 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,460 lbs Base 7,067 lbs Base F/R 4,064 lbs / 3,003 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 3,680 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,410 lbs Base 6,319 lbs Base F/R 3,694 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,570 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,400 lbs Base 6,331 lbs Base F/R 3,701 lbs / 2,629 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,680 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,210 lbs Base 6,319 lbs Base F/R 3,694 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,570 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,200 lbs Base 6,331 lbs Base F/R 3,701 lbs / 2,629 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 - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,610 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,570 lbs Base 6,952 lbs Base F/R 4,095 lbs / 2,857 lbs GAWR F/R 4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · POWER WAGON p.3
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Ram 2500 4x2

15,040 - 19,980 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 19,970 - 19,980 lbs
Max rating 19,980 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 15,040 - 17,730 lbs
Max rating 17,730 LBS

Ram 2500 4x4

10,570 - 19,980 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 14,510 - 19,980 lbs
Max rating 19,980 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 10,570 - 17,410 lbs
Max rating 17,410 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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Ground rules behind every 2023 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2023 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2023 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. 2023 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2023 towing guides

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

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2023 Ram 2500 overview.

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2023 Ram 2500 4x2 Towing Guide

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2023 Ram 2500 4x4 Towing Guide

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