2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2016 Ram 3500 tows 10,830 - 31,210 lbs depending on engine, cab, drivetrain, wheel class, axle ratio, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

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2016 Ram 3500
2016 TOWING RANGE
10,830 - 31,210 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
7,970 LBS
MAX GCWR
39,100 LBS
2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel (HO)

16,660 - 31,210 lbs Engine page

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,660 lbs Base 7,972 lbs Base F/R 4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,360 lbs Base 7,972 lbs Base F/R 4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,860 lbs Base 7,972 lbs Base F/R 4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,380 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,210 lbs Base 7,616 lbs Base F/R 4,677 lbs / 2,939 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,310 lbs Base 8,319 lbs Base F/R 4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,010 lbs Base 8,319 lbs Base F/R 4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,510 lbs Base 8,319 lbs Base F/R 4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,330 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,860 lbs Base 7,972 lbs Base F/R 4,971 lbs / 3,001 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,020 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,350 lbs Base 7,483 lbs Base F/R 4,552 lbs / 2,931 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 3,920 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,050 lbs Base 7,775 lbs Base F/R 4,810 lbs / 2,965 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.3
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,420 lbs Base 8,208 lbs Base F/R 4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,120 lbs Base 8,208 lbs Base F/R 4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,620 lbs Base 8,208 lbs Base F/R 4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,790 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,020 lbs Base 7,813 lbs Base F/R 4,703 lbs / 3,110 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,120 lbs Base 8,513 lbs Base F/R 5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 33,800 lbs 24,820 lbs Base 8,513 lbs Base F/R 5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,320 lbs Base 8,513 lbs Base F/R 5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,130 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 8,175 lbs Base F/R 5,013 lbs / 3,161 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 39,100 lbs 31,210 lbs Base 7,423 lbs Base F/R 4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,910 lbs Base 7,423 lbs Base F/R 4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 29,300 lbs 21,410 lbs Base 7,423 lbs Base F/R 4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,040 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,770 lbs Base 7,061 lbs Base F/R 4,349 lbs / 2,712 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,830 lbs Base 7,800 lbs Base F/R 4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,530 lbs Base 7,800 lbs Base F/R 4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 29,300 lbs 21,030 lbs Base 7,800 lbs Base F/R 4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,420 lbs Base 7,415 lbs Base F/R 4,627 lbs / 2,788 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

15,420 - 22,550 lbs Engine page

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,000 lbs Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,130 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,960 lbs Base 7,870 lbs Base F/R 4,608 lbs / 3,263 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,000 lbs Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,130 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base 7,870 lbs Base F/R 4,608 lbs / 3,263 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,530 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,360 lbs Base 7,471 lbs Base F/R 4,562 lbs / 2,909 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,490 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,320 lbs Base 7,514 lbs Base F/R 4,598 lbs / 2,917 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,660 lbs Base 8,172 lbs Base F/R 4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,660 lbs Base 8,172 lbs Base F/R 4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,780 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,610 lbs Base 8,216 lbs Base F/R 4,897 lbs / 3,319 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,660 lbs Base 8,172 lbs Base F/R 4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,780 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,610 lbs Base 8,216 lbs Base F/R 4,897 lbs / 3,319 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,480 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,010 lbs Base 7,825 lbs Base F/R 4,854 lbs / 2,970 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,430 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base 7,868 lbs Base F/R 4,891 lbs / 2,977 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,160 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,490 lbs Base 7,338 lbs Base F/R 4,441 lbs / 2,897 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,120 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base 7,382 lbs Base F/R 4,475 lbs / 2,906 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 4,070 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,200 lbs Base 7,628 lbs Base F/R 4,698 lbs / 2,931 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 4,030 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,160 lbs Base 7,672 lbs Base F/R 4,734 lbs / 2,938 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.3
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,770 lbs Base 8,063 lbs Base F/R 4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,770 lbs Base 8,063 lbs Base F/R 4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,890 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,720 lbs Base 8,106 lbs Base F/R 4,654 lbs / 3,452 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,770 lbs Base 8,063 lbs Base F/R 4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,890 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,720 lbs Base 8,106 lbs Base F/R 4,654 lbs / 3,452 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,930 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,160 lbs Base 7,668 lbs Base F/R 4,590 lbs / 3,079 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,890 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,120 lbs Base 7,711 lbs Base F/R 4,625 lbs / 3,087 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,460 lbs Base 8,366 lbs Base F/R 4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,460 lbs Base 8,366 lbs Base F/R 4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,590 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,420 lbs Base 8,409 lbs Base F/R 4,924 lbs / 3,485 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,460 lbs Base 8,366 lbs Base F/R 4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,590 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,420 lbs Base 8,409 lbs Base F/R 4,924 lbs / 3,485 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,270 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,800 lbs Base 8,028 lbs Base F/R 4,898 lbs / 3,129 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,230 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,760 lbs Base 8,072 lbs Base F/R 4,935 lbs / 3,136 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,550 lbs Base 7,278 lbs Base F/R 4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,550 lbs Base 7,278 lbs Base F/R 4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,680 lbs 26,300 lbs 18,510 lbs Base 7,321 lbs Base F/R 4,294 lbs / 3,027 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,550 lbs Base 7,278 lbs Base F/R 4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,680 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,510 lbs Base 7,321 lbs Base F/R 4,294 lbs / 3,027 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,180 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,910 lbs Base 6,916 lbs Base F/R 4,240 lbs / 2,676 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,140 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,870 lbs Base 6,959 lbs Base F/R 4,275 lbs / 2,685 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,180 lbs Base 7,653 lbs Base F/R 4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,180 lbs Base 7,653 lbs Base F/R 4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,300 lbs 26,300 lbs 18,130 lbs Base 7,697 lbs Base F/R 4,583 lbs / 3,114 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,180 lbs Base 7,653 lbs Base F/R 4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,300 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,130 lbs Base 7,697 lbs Base F/R 4,583 lbs / 3,114 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,230 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,560 lbs Base 7,268 lbs Base F/R 4,516 lbs / 2,752 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,190 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,520 lbs Base 7,312 lbs Base F/R 4,552 lbs / 2,759 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs M6 MT-G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

11,990 - 16,520 lbs Engine page

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,020 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,950 lbs Base 6,978 lbs Base F/R 3,770 lbs / 3,208 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,320 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,450 lbs Base 6,978 lbs Base F/R 3,770 lbs / 3,208 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,610 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,840 lbs Base 6,392 lbs Base F/R 3,808 lbs / 2,584 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,910 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,340 lbs Base 6,392 lbs Base F/R 3,808 lbs / 2,584 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,830 lbs Base 6,601 lbs Base F/R 3,744 lbs / 2,857 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,830 lbs Base 6,601 lbs Base F/R 3,744 lbs / 2,857 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 5,010 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,640 lbs Base 6,095 lbs Base F/R 3,779 lbs / 2,316 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 5,010 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base 6,095 lbs Base F/R 3,779 lbs / 2,316 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,670 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,600 lbs Base 7,328 lbs Base F/R 4,070 lbs / 3,258 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,970 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,100 lbs Base 7,328 lbs Base F/R 4,070 lbs / 3,258 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,260 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,490 lbs Base 6,742 lbs Base F/R 4,108 lbs / 2,634 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,560 lbs 19,900 lbs 11,990 lbs Base 6,742 lbs Base F/R 4,108 lbs / 2,634 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,470 lbs Base 6,963 lbs Base F/R 4,046 lbs / 2,917 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,470 lbs Base 6,963 lbs Base F/R 4,046 lbs / 2,917 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,940 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,280 lbs Base 6,457 lbs Base F/R 4,081 lbs / 2,376 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,940 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,280 lbs Base 6,457 lbs Base F/R 4,081 lbs / 2,376 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,040 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,970 lbs Base 6,462 lbs Base F/R 3,639 lbs / 2,823 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,040 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,970 lbs Base 6,462 lbs Base F/R 3,639 lbs / 2,823 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,860 lbs Base 6,024 lbs Base F/R 3,694 lbs / 2,330 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,860 lbs Base 6,024 lbs Base F/R 3,694 lbs / 2,330 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,010 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,640 lbs Base 6,788 lbs Base F/R 3,900 lbs / 2,888 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,010 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base 6,788 lbs Base F/R 3,900 lbs / 2,888 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,450 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,530 lbs Base 6,350 lbs Base F/R 3,955 lbs / 2,395 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,450 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,530 lbs Base 6,350 lbs Base F/R 3,955 lbs / 2,395 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,900 lbs 6,680 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,710 lbs Base 7,216 lbs Base F/R 3,816 lbs / 3,401 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,080 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,210 lbs Base 7,216 lbs Base F/R 3,816 lbs / 3,401 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,710 lbs Base 6,721 lbs Base F/R 3,788 lbs / 2,933 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,710 lbs Base 6,721 lbs Base F/R 3,788 lbs / 2,933 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,590 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,520 lbs Base 7,414 lbs Base F/R 4,047 lbs / 3,367 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,890 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,020 lbs Base 7,414 lbs Base F/R 4,047 lbs / 3,367 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,370 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,400 lbs Base 7,026 lbs Base F/R 4,026 lbs / 3,001 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,370 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,400 lbs Base 7,026 lbs Base F/R 4,026 lbs / 3,001 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,800 lbs 7,390 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,520 lbs Base 6,413 lbs Base F/R 3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,290 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,520 lbs Base 6,413 lbs Base F/R 3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,890 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,020 lbs Base 6,413 lbs Base F/R 3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 13,800 lbs 7,970 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,410 lbs Base 5,828 lbs Base F/R 3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,870 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,410 lbs Base 5,828 lbs Base F/R 3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 7,470 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,910 lbs Base 5,828 lbs Base F/R 3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,140 lbs 22,900 lbs 16,370 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,421 lbs / 2,643 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,140 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,370 lbs Base 6,064 lbs Base F/R 3,421 lbs / 2,643 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,640 lbs 22,900 lbs 16,180 lbs Base 5,558 lbs Base F/R 3,462 lbs / 2,095 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,640 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,180 lbs Base 5,558 lbs Base F/R 3,462 lbs / 2,095 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 6,910 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,140 lbs Base 6,790 lbs Base F/R 3,757 lbs / 3,032 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,510 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base 6,790 lbs Base F/R 3,757 lbs / 3,032 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,500 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,030 lbs Base 6,204 lbs Base F/R 3,804 lbs / 2,401 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 7,100 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,530 lbs Base 6,204 lbs Base F/R 3,804 lbs / 2,401 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,400 lbs 3,940 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,970 lbs Base 6,461 lbs Base F/R 3,741 lbs / 2,720 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,400 lbs 3,940 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,970 lbs Base 6,461 lbs Base F/R 3,741 lbs / 2,720 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,400 lbs 4,450 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,780 lbs Base 5,955 lbs Base F/R 3,782 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,400 lbs 4,450 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,780 lbs Base 5,955 lbs Base F/R 3,782 lbs / 2,172 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

10,830 - 13,910 lbs Engine page

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,410 lbs Base 6,524 lbs Base F/R 3,653 lbs / 2,870 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,410 lbs Base 6,524 lbs Base F/R 3,653 lbs / 2,870 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,980 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,220 lbs Base 6,018 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,330 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,980 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,220 lbs Base 6,018 lbs Base F/R 3,688 lbs / 2,330 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,390 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,020 lbs Base 6,909 lbs Base F/R 4,006 lbs / 2,903 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,390 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,020 lbs Base 6,909 lbs Base F/R 4,006 lbs / 2,903 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,900 lbs 20,400 lbs 12,830 lbs Base 6,403 lbs Base F/R 4,040 lbs / 2,362 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,900 lbs 18,400 lbs 10,830 lbs Base 6,403 lbs Base F/R 4,040 lbs / 2,362 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,520 lbs Base 6,412 lbs Base F/R 3,609 lbs / 2,803 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,520 lbs Base 6,412 lbs Base F/R 3,609 lbs / 2,803 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,530 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,410 lbs Base 5,974 lbs Base F/R 3,664 lbs / 2,310 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,530 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,410 lbs Base 5,974 lbs Base F/R 3,664 lbs / 2,310 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 3,970 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,200 lbs Base 6,732 lbs Base F/R 3,858 lbs / 2,873 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 3,970 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,200 lbs Base 6,732 lbs Base F/R 3,858 lbs / 2,873 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,410 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,090 lbs Base 6,293 lbs Base F/R 3,914 lbs / 2,379 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,410 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,090 lbs Base 6,293 lbs Base F/R 3,914 lbs / 2,379 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,340 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,270 lbs Base 6,661 lbs Base F/R 3,778 lbs / 2,883 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,340 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,270 lbs Base 6,661 lbs Base F/R 3,778 lbs / 2,883 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,360 lbs 20,400 lbs 12,990 lbs Base 6,945 lbs Base F/R 3,994 lbs / 2,951 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,360 lbs 18,400 lbs 10,990 lbs Base 6,945 lbs Base F/R 3,994 lbs / 2,951 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,080 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,910 lbs Base 6,022 lbs Base F/R 3,397 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,080 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,910 lbs Base 6,022 lbs Base F/R 3,397 lbs / 2,625 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,580 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,720 lbs Base 5,516 lbs Base F/R 3,438 lbs / 2,078 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,580 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,720 lbs Base 5,516 lbs Base F/R 3,438 lbs / 2,078 lbs GAWR F/R 5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,300 lbs 3,930 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,560 lbs Base 6,370 lbs Base F/R 3,691 lbs / 2,680 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,300 lbs 3,930 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,560 lbs Base 6,370 lbs Base F/R 3,691 lbs / 2,680 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,300 lbs 4,440 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,370 lbs Base 5,864 lbs Base F/R 3,732 lbs / 2,132 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,300 lbs 4,440 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,370 lbs Base 5,864 lbs Base F/R 3,732 lbs / 2,132 lbs GAWR F/R 5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins Diesel (HO) Peak payload 6,580 lbs
Range: 16,660 - 31,210 lbs
Max rating 31,210 LBS
6.7L Cummins Diesel Peak payload 6,720 lbs
Range: 15,420 - 22,550 lbs
Max rating 22,550 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Peak payload 7,970 lbs
Range: 11,990 - 16,520 lbs
Max rating 16,520 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI Peak payload 4,980 lbs
Range: 10,830 - 13,910 lbs
Max rating 13,910 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
RECEIVER LIMIT CLASS V MAX TONGUE
1,800 LBS
Published receiver-hitch cap for this guide
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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Ground rules behind every 2016 Ram 3500 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2016 Ram 3500 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2016 LOAD Baseline Weights

Weights Ram already counted in every rating

  • 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. 2016 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. 2016 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. 2016 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab and heavy-trailer thresholds

  • Body-completion weight: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • Class V receiver max tongue: 1,800 lbs.
  • 5th-wheel or gooseneck required over: 18,000 lbs trailer weight.
  • Gooseneck required over: 25,000 lbs trailer weight.
FIG. 2016 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2016 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. 2016 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2016 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.6
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.6
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.6
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.6
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.6
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.6
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.6
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.6
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.6
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.6
  • 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
  • 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
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame. p.6
  • The maximum tongue weight for Class V (receiver hitch) is limited to 1,800 lb. p.6
  • A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. A gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 25,000 lb. p.6
  • 13,800lbs. GVW stated for Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio applies to Tradesman and ST packages only. All other price classes for this configuration (Reg Cab, 4x2, 6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio) is 13,700lbs. p.6
  • Maximum Capability Configuration. p.6
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload rating. 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 2016 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

Show source pages for the 2016 guide
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