2025 Ram 2500 towing capacity.

The 2025 Ram 2500 tows 10,530 - 20,000 lbs depending on engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, GVWR, and GCWR.

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2025 Ram 2500
2025 TOWING RANGE
10,530 - 20,000 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
4,420 LBS
MAX GCWR
28,110 LBS
2025 Ram 2500 towing capacity chart

2025 Ram 2500 4x2

2 engines · 14,920 - 20,000 lbs · Peak payload 4,420 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Eng

19,960 - 20,000 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.42 9,900 lbs 2,460 lbs 27,870 lbs 19,960 lbs Base 7,435 lbs Base F/R 4,540 lbs / 2,894 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.2
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,560 lbs 27,870 lbs 19,960 lbs Base 7,435 lbs Base F/R 4,543 lbs / 2,892 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.2
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,750 lbs 27,870 lbs 19,960 lbs Base 7,435 lbs Base F/R 4,543 lbs / 2,892 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,460 lbs 28,010 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,539 lbs Base F/R 4,668 lbs / 2,870 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.4
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,650 lbs 28,010 lbs 20,000 lbs Base 7,539 lbs Base F/R 4,668 lbs / 2,870 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.4
3.42 9,900 lbs 2,350 lbs 28,010 lbs 19,980 lbs Base 7,553 lbs Base F/R 4,681 lbs / 2,872 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.4
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine

14,920 - 17,750 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,420 lbs Base 6,394 lbs Base F/R 3,610 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,500 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,410 lbs Base 6,398 lbs Base F/R 3,609 lbs / 2,788 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,610 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,220 lbs Base 6,394 lbs Base F/R 3,610 lbs / 2,783 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,500 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,210 lbs Base 6,398 lbs Base F/R 3,609 lbs / 2,788 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,470 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,280 lbs Base 6,530 lbs Base F/R 3,752 lbs / 2,777 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,360 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,270 lbs Base 6,537 lbs Base F/R 3,756 lbs / 2,781 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,470 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,080 lbs Base 6,530 lbs Base F/R 3,752 lbs / 2,777 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,360 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,070 lbs Base 6,537 lbs Base F/R 3,756 lbs / 2,781 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 6'4'' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,940 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,190 lbs Base 6,055 lbs Base F/R 3,729 lbs / 2,325 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,840 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,190 lbs Base 6,055 lbs Base F/R 3,729 lbs / 2,325 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,940 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,990 lbs Base 6,055 lbs Base F/R 3,729 lbs / 2,325 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,840 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,990 lbs Base 6,055 lbs Base F/R 3,729 lbs / 2,325 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,120 lbs Base 6,049 lbs Base F/R 3,798 lbs / 2,250 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,850 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,120 lbs Base 6,053 lbs Base F/R 3,799 lbs / 2,253 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,950 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,920 lbs Base 6,049 lbs Base F/R 3,798 lbs / 2,250 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,850 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,920 lbs Base 6,053 lbs Base F/R 3,799 lbs / 2,253 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,940 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,750 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,476 lbs / 2,588 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,840 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,750 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,476 lbs / 2,588 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,940 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,550 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,476 lbs / 2,588 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,840 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,550 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,476 lbs / 2,588 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
RAM 2500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,420 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,570 lbs Base 5,582 lbs Base F/R 3,531 lbs / 2,051 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 4,320 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,570 lbs Base 5,584 lbs Base F/R 3,529 lbs / 2,054 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,420 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,370 lbs Base 5,582 lbs Base F/R 3,531 lbs / 2,051 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 4,320 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,370 lbs Base 5,584 lbs Base F/R 3,529 lbs / 2,054 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,500 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1

2025 Ram 2500 4x4

2 engines · 10,530 - 19,900 lbs · Peak payload 4,080 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Eng

14,630 - 19,900 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,450 lbs 28,110 lbs 19,890 lbs Base 7,742 lbs Base F/R 4,807 lbs / 2,935 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.3
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,260 lbs 27,983 lbs 19,770 lbs Base 7,742 lbs Base F/R 4,807 lbs / 2,935 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.3
3.42 9,900 lbs 2,170 lbs 27,020 lbs 18,820 lbs Base 7,728 lbs Base F/R 4,800 lbs / 2,927 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,310 lbs 26,580 lbs 18,230 lbs Base 7,877 lbs Base F/R 4,959 lbs / 2,918 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.5
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,120 lbs 26,580 lbs 18,230 lbs Base 7,877 lbs Base F/R 4,959 lbs / 2,918 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.5
3.42 9,900 lbs 2,010 lbs 25,445 lbs 17,080 lbs Base 7,888 lbs Base F/R 4,969 lbs / 2,919 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - MEGA CAB - LARAMIE - 6'4" BOX
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,050 lbs 24,290 lbs 15,680 lbs Base 8,137 lbs Base F/R 5,041 lbs / 3,096 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · LARAMIE p.6
3.42 10,000 lbs 1,860 lbs 23,991 lbs 15,380 lbs Base 8,137 lbs Base F/R 5,041 lbs / 3,096 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · LARAMIE p.6
3.42 9,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 23,206 lbs 14,630 lbs Base 8,105 lbs Base F/R 5,009 lbs / 3,096 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 6,040 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · LARAMIE p.6
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 9,900 lbs 2,450 lbs 27,820 lbs 19,900 lbs Base 7,447 lbs Base F/R 4,702 lbs / 2,745 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.1
3.42 10,190 lbs 2,740 lbs 27,820 lbs 19,900 lbs Base 7,445 lbs Base F/R 4,692 lbs / 2,753 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.1
3.42 10,000 lbs 2,550 lbs 27,820 lbs 19,900 lbs Base 7,445 lbs Base F/R 4,692 lbs / 2,753 lbs GAWR F/R 5,750 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd ZF POWERLINE Automatic Trans · ST p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine

10,530 - 17,440 lbs Engine page →

RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - POWER WAGON - WITHOUT 6'4'' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 8,565 lbs 1,570 lbs 18,000 lbs 10,530 lbs Base 6,992 lbs Base F/R 4,149 lbs / 2,843 lbs GAWR F/R 4,750 lbs / 6,200 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · POWER WAGON p.4
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,320 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,130 lbs Base 6,680 lbs Base F/R 3,887 lbs / 2,792 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,210 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,120 lbs Base 6,689 lbs Base F/R 3,897 lbs / 2,791 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,320 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,930 lbs Base 6,680 lbs Base F/R 3,887 lbs / 2,792 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,210 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,920 lbs Base 6,689 lbs Base F/R 3,897 lbs / 2,791 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.3
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,020 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,930 lbs Base 6,875 lbs Base F/R 4,055 lbs / 2,820 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,110 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,920 lbs Base 6,886 lbs Base F/R 4,059 lbs / 2,827 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,020 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,730 lbs Base 6,875 lbs Base F/R 4,055 lbs / 2,820 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,110 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,720 lbs Base 6,886 lbs Base F/R 4,059 lbs / 2,827 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.5
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 6'4'' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,700 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,950 lbs Base 6,295 lbs Base F/R 3,976 lbs / 2,318 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,600 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,950 lbs Base 6,295 lbs Base F/R 3,976 lbs / 2,318 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,700 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,750 lbs Base 6,295 lbs Base F/R 3,976 lbs / 2,318 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,600 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,750 lbs Base 6,295 lbs Base F/R 3,976 lbs / 2,318 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.4
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,700 lbs Base 6,434 lbs Base F/R 4,126 lbs / 2,308 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.6
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,450 lbs 24,250 lbs 16,680 lbs Base 6,451 lbs Base F/R 4,095 lbs / 2,356 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.6
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,570 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,540 lbs Base 6,434 lbs Base F/R 4,126 lbs / 2,308 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.6
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,450 lbs 22,050 lbs 14,520 lbs Base 6,451 lbs Base F/R 4,095 lbs / 2,356 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.6
RAM 2500 - 4x4 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 10,000 lbs 3,630 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,440 lbs Base 6,372 lbs Base F/R 3,747 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,520 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,430 lbs Base 6,384 lbs Base F/R 3,754 lbs / 2,629 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 10,000 lbs 3,630 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,240 lbs Base 6,372 lbs Base F/R 3,747 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,520 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,230 lbs Base 6,384 lbs Base F/R 3,754 lbs / 2,629 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.1
RAM 2500 - 4X4 - REG CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 10,000 lbs 4,080 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,230 lbs Base 5,924 lbs Base F/R 3,826 lbs / 2,098 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
4.10 9,900 lbs 3,980 lbs 24,250 lbs 17,230 lbs Base 5,922 lbs Base F/R 3,752 lbs / 2,169 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
3.73 10,000 lbs 4,080 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,030 lbs Base 5,924 lbs Base F/R 3,826 lbs / 2,098 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
3.73 9,900 lbs 3,980 lbs 22,050 lbs 15,030 lbs Base 5,922 lbs Base F/R 3,752 lbs / 2,169 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 6,390 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST p.2
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2025 ratings for your specific Ram 2500 setup.

Ram 2500 4x2

14,920 - 20,000 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Eng
Range: 19,960 - 20,000 lbs
Max rating 20,000 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine
Range: 14,920 - 17,750 lbs
Max rating 17,750 LBS

Ram 2500 4x4

10,530 - 19,900 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Eng
Range: 14,630 - 19,900 lbs
Max rating 19,900 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine
Range: 10,530 - 17,440 lbs
Max rating 17,440 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 2025 Ram 2500 towing number.

These ground rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2025 Ram 2500 towing number on this page.

FIG. 2025 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. 2025 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. 2025 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. 2025 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. 2025 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2025 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. 2025 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2025 towing guides

  • Max. Trailer Weight Rating represents a properly equipped base trim configuration. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Vehicles with a GVWR of 13,500 and greater are DRW. Vehicles less than 13,500 GVWR are SRW. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 4x4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 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.6 · 4x2 / p.7 · 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.6 · 4x2 / p.8 · 4x4
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.7 · 4x2 / p.8 · 4x4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.7 · 4x2 / p.8 · 4x4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.7 · 4x2 / p.8 · 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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