2023 Ram 2500 6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS 4x2 towing capacity.

The 2023 6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS tows 15,040 - 17,730 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 2023 towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS available below.

2023 Ram 2500
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS RANGE
15,040 - 17,730 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,000 LBS
MAX GCWR
24,200 LBS
Towing data

2023 6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2023 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

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
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 guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.4
  • 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
  • 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
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.4
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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2023 Ram 2500 4x2 Towing Guide

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