2017 Ram 3500 6.4L V8 HEMI towing capacity.

The 2017 6.4L V8 HEMI tows 11,970 - 16,520 lbs across published configurations, depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, wheel class, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

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Built from the official Ram 2017 towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 6.4L V8 HEMI are available below.

2017 Ram 3500
6.4L V8 HEMI RANGE
11,970 - 16,520 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
7,970 LBS
MAX GCWR
23,400 LBS
Towing data

2017 6.4L V8 HEMI towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2017 Ram 3500 towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, GCWR, axle ratio, and wheel class.

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 6,670 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,700 lbs Base 7,226 lbs Base F/R 3,890 lbs / 3,336 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,070 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,200 lbs Base 7,226 lbs Base F/R 3,890 lbs / 3,336 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 4,420 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,650 lbs Base 6,780 lbs Base F/R 3,830 lbs / 2,950 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,420 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,650 lbs Base 6,780 lbs Base F/R 3,830 lbs / 2,950 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 6,540 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,470 lbs Base 7,456 lbs Base F/R 4,098 lbs / 3,358 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,840 lbs 19,900 lbs 11,970 lbs Base 7,456 lbs Base F/R 4,098 lbs / 3,358 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 4,290 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,320 lbs Base 7,109 lbs Base F/R 4,082 lbs / 3,027 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs A6 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,290 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,320 lbs Base 7,109 lbs Base F/R 4,082 lbs / 3,027 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
GUIDE NOTES PUBLISHED NOTES
10 NOTES
Limited guide notes listed below
PAYLOAD METHOD FORMULA / ROUNDING
EST. 10 lbs
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
PUBLISHED NOTES GUIDE NOTE COUNT
10 NOTES
See the expanded guide notes below
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2017 Ram 3500 towing rating.

This 2017 Ram 3500 guide lists a limited set of assumptions, warnings, and limits. This page only shows the rules the guide states directly.

FIG. 2017 SCOPE Published Scope

What this guide actually publishes

  • Coverage: 10 published notes on the published policy pages.
  • Included: published payload method, warnings, rating standard, and any load or hitch limits stated directly by the guide.
  • Not inferred: missing heavy-trailer assumptions stay absent when the guide does not publish them.
FIG. 2017 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. 2017 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • 2017 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant
FIG. 2017 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • GAWRs, GVWRs, and GCWRs should never be exceeded
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight not included in Base Weight
FIG. 2017 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2017 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values p.2
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated p.2
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lbs p.2
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.2
  • GAWRs, GVWRs, and GCWRs should never be exceeded p.2
  • Recommended tongue weight determined by class hitch receiver and hardware limits of upfit p.2
  • Upfit or Aftermarket equipment weight not included in Base Weight p.2
  • MCVW: Maximum Completed Vehicle Weight, includes Total Base Weight + permanently attached Upfit Weight p.8
  • Frontal Area: Maximum allowable Frontal Area, in Ft2, that the vehicle can project. For details on calculations please refer to Ram Body Builders Guide. p.8
  • VECI Label & Max Upfit Weight n/a: Vehicle is not restricted to MCVW, Frontal Area, or Maximum Upfit Weight limits, however GVWR cannot be exceeded. p.8
FIG. 2017 TIQ TowingIQ Notes

TowingIQ explanations (not printed by Ram)

  • The 2017 guide prints Regular Cab 4x2 6.4L rows with a 4.10 axle at both 13,700 lb and 13,800 lb GVWR (pickup and BOX OFF pages) with no visible note saying which packages each GVWR applies to. Use the GVWR on your truck's certification label to choose between them.
NOTES: This guide lists a limited set of heavy-trailer rules. Missing limits or assumptions are left blank instead of guessed. TowingIQ's own explanations are labelled separately.
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6.7L Cummins Diesel (HO)
Range: 16,600 - 31,210 lbs
Max rating 31,210 LBS
6.7L Cummins Diesel
Range: 15,400 - 22,550 lbs
Max rating 22,550 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 10,830 - 13,910 lbs
Max rating 13,910 LBS
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This engine in other Ram 3500 years

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2015 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 11,990 - 16,520 lbs
Max rating 16,520 LBS
2016 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 11,990 - 16,520 lbs
Max rating 16,520 LBS
2018 6.4L V8 HEMI
Range: 11,970 - 16,480 lbs
Max rating 16,480 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

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