2023 Ram 2500 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel 4x2 towing capacity.

The 2023 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel tows 19,970 - 19,980 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 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel available below.

2023 Ram 2500
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel RANGE
19,970 - 19,980 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
3,140 LBS
MAX GCWR
27,840 LBS
Towing data

2023 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel 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
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
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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Range: 18,820 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
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Range: 19,980 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
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2023 Ram 2500 4x2 Towing Guide

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