2024 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2024 Ram 2500 tows 10,600 - 20,000 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR.

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2024 Ram 2500
2024 TOWING RANGE
10,600 - 20,000 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,000 LBS
MAX GCWR
27,977 LBS
2024 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart

2024 Ram 2500 4x2

2 engines · 15,060 - 20,000 lbs · Peak payload 4,000 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

19,980 - 20,000 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 2,640 lbs 27,837 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,361 lbs Base F/R 4,537 lbs / 2,824 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,520 lbs 27,840 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 7,376 lbs Base F/R 4,549 lbs / 2,826 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 3,150 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 6,850 lbs Base F/R 4,224 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,040 lbs 27,320 lbs 19,990 lbs Base 6,856 lbs Base F/R 4,231 lbs / 2,624 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

15,060 - 17,730 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' STANDARD BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,670 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,400 lbs Base 6,330 lbs Base F/R 3,564 lbs / 2,765 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,570 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,400 lbs Base 6,333 lbs Base F/R 3,563 lbs / 2,770 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,670 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,200 lbs Base 6,330 lbs Base F/R 3,564 lbs / 2,765 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,570 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,200 lbs Base 6,333 lbs Base F/R 3,563 lbs / 2,770 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 3,530 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,260 lbs Base 6,466 lbs Base F/R 3,692 lbs / 2,773 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,430 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,260 lbs Base 6,473 lbs Base F/R 3,696 lbs / 2,777 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,530 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,060 lbs Base 6,466 lbs Base F/R 3,692 lbs / 2,773 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,430 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,060 lbs Base 6,473 lbs Base F/R 3,696 lbs / 2,777 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

2024 Ram 2500 4x4

2 engines · 10,600 - 20,000 lbs · Peak payload 3,680 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

14,890 - 20,000 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,500 lbs 27,977 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,501 lbs Base F/R 4,665 lbs / 2,836 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 27,962 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,487 lbs Base F/R 4,657 lbs / 2,829 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 2,310 lbs 26,400 lbs 18,230 lbs Base 7,691 lbs Base F/R 4,826 lbs / 2,864 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 18,220 lbs Base 7,702 lbs Base F/R 4,836 lbs / 2,866 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - LARAMIE - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,000 lbs 24,240 lbs 15,870 lbs Base 7,896 lbs Base F/R 4,855 lbs / 3,041 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · LARAMIE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,070 lbs 24,240 lbs 15,840 lbs Base 7,928 lbs Base F/R 4,887 lbs / 3,041 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE · LARAMIE 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 4,528 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 1,950 lbs 23,100 lbs 14,890 lbs Base 7,733 lbs Base F/R 4,809 lbs / 2,924 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 68RFE Transmission · REBEL p.3
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

10,600 - 17,410 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,360 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,090 lbs Base 6,636 lbs Base F/R 3,847 lbs / 2,789 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 6,645 lbs Base F/R 3,857 lbs / 2,788 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 6,636 lbs Base F/R 3,847 lbs / 2,789 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 6,645 lbs Base F/R 3,857 lbs / 2,788 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 / 2,828 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 / 2,828 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 - LARAMIE - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 2,960 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,690 lbs Base 7,036 lbs Base F/R 4,053 lbs / 2,983 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · LARAMIE p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 2,860 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,690 lbs Base 7,038 lbs Base F/R 4,054 lbs / 2,983 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · LARAMIE p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 2,960 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,490 lbs Base 7,036 lbs Base F/R 4,053 lbs / 2,983 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · LARAMIE p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 2,860 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,490 lbs Base 7,038 lbs Base F/R 4,054 lbs / 2,983 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · LARAMIE 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 1,640 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,600 lbs Base 6,924 lbs Base F/R 4,096 lbs / 2,827 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 2024 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Ram 2500 4x2

15,060 - 20,000 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 19,980 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 15,060 - 17,730 lbs
Max rating 17,730 LBS

Ram 2500 4x4

10,600 - 20,000 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
Range: 14,890 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS
Range: 10,600 - 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 2024 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2024 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2024 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. 2024 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2024 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

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2024 Ram 2500 4x2 Towing Guide

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