2023 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2023 Ram 3500 tows 14,460 - 37,090 lbs depending on engine, cab, drivetrain, wheel class, axle ratio, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

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2023 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel

24,070 - 37,090 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73	SRW	11,500 lbs	4,080 lbs	32,240 lbs	24,070 lbs	Base 7,419 lbs Base F/R 4,471 lbs / 2,947 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,930 lbs	43,000 lbs	34,460 lbs	Base 8,070 lbs Base F/R 4,694 lbs / 3,375 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,930 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,060 lbs	Base 8,070 lbs Base F/R 4,694 lbs / 3,375 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,430 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,050 lbs	Base 8,071 lbs Base F/R 4,695 lbs / 3,376 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,430 lbs	43,000 lbs	33,050 lbs	Base 8,071 lbs Base F/R 4,695 lbs / 3,376 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	12,000 lbs	4,440 lbs	33,670 lbs	25,540 lbs	Base 7,563 lbs Base F/R 4,617 lbs / 2,946 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,560 lbs	45,000 lbs	37,090 lbs	Base 7,437 lbs Base F/R 4,328 lbs / 3,109 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	6,060 lbs	45,000 lbs	35,250 lbs	Base 7,439 lbs Base F/R 4,328 lbs / 3,110 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,560 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,690 lbs	Base 7,437 lbs Base F/R 4,328 lbs / 3,109 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	6,060 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,690 lbs	Base 7,439 lbs Base F/R 4,328 lbs / 3,110 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	11,500 lbs	4,490 lbs	34,630 lbs	26,800 lbs	Base 7,010 lbs Base F/R 4,288 lbs / 2,721 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

20,000 - 22,660 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73	SRW	11,500 lbs	4,180 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,510 lbs	Base 7,324 lbs Base F/R 4,433 lbs / 2,890 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,170 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,000 lbs	Base 7,825 lbs Base F/R 4,569 lbs / 3,255 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,670 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,000 lbs	Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,570 lbs / 3,256 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	12,000 lbs	4,530 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,360 lbs	Base 7,467 lbs Base F/R 4,570 lbs / 2,896 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,170 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,000 lbs	Base 7,825 lbs Base F/R 4,569 lbs / 3,255 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,670 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,000 lbs	Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,570 lbs / 3,256 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,830 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,660 lbs	Base 7,167 lbs Base F/R 4,224 lbs / 2,943 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	6,330 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,660 lbs	Base 7,169 lbs Base F/R 4,224 lbs / 2,944 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	11,500 lbs	4,610 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,940 lbs	Base 6,890 lbs Base F/R 4,225 lbs / 2,665 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,830 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,660 lbs	Base 7,167 lbs Base F/R 4,224 lbs / 2,943 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	6,330 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,660 lbs	Base 7,169 lbs Base F/R 4,224 lbs / 2,944 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

14,930 - 18,210 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10	SRW	10,700 lbs	4,270 lbs	24,200 lbs	17,300 lbs	Base 6,430 lbs Base F/R 3,620 lbs / 2,810 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	SRW	10,700 lbs	4,270 lbs	22,000 lbs	15,100 lbs	Base 6,430 lbs Base F/R 3,620 lbs / 2,810 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,040 lbs	25,000 lbs	17,570 lbs	Base 6,955 lbs Base F/R 3,766 lbs / 3,189 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	SRW	11,100 lbs	4,500 lbs	24,200 lbs	17,130 lbs	Base 6,599 lbs Base F/R 3,745 lbs / 2,853 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,040 lbs	22,600 lbs	15,170 lbs	Base 6,955 lbs Base F/R 3,766 lbs / 3,189 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	11,100 lbs	4,500 lbs	22,000 lbs	14,930 lbs	Base 6,599 lbs Base F/R 3,745 lbs / 2,853 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,680 lbs	25,000 lbs	18,210 lbs	Base 6,319 lbs Base F/R 3,397 lbs / 2,922 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	SRW	10,700 lbs	4,640 lbs	24,200 lbs	17,670 lbs	Base 6,057 lbs Base F/R 3,415 lbs / 2,641 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,680 lbs	22,600 lbs	15,810 lbs	Base 6,319 lbs Base F/R 3,397 lbs / 2,922 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	10,700 lbs	4,640 lbs	22,000 lbs	15,470 lbs	Base 6,057 lbs Base F/R 3,415 lbs / 2,641 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel

23,540 - 34,650 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73	SRW	11,800 lbs	4,000 lbs	32,580 lbs	23,540 lbs	Base 7,798 lbs Base F/R 4,810 lbs / 2,988 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,570 lbs	43,000 lbs	34,010 lbs	Base 8,428 lbs Base F/R 5,000 lbs / 3,428 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,570 lbs	41,600 lbs	32,700 lbs	Base 8,428 lbs Base F/R 5,000 lbs / 3,428 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,070 lbs	41,600 lbs	30,660 lbs	Base 8,430 lbs Base F/R 5,000 lbs / 3,429 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,070 lbs	43,000 lbs	30,660 lbs	Base 8,430 lbs Base F/R 5,000 lbs / 3,429 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	12,300 lbs	4,320 lbs	33,610 lbs	25,080 lbs	Base 7,983 lbs Base F/R 4,968 lbs / 3,015 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,430 lbs	41,955 lbs	32,920 lbs	Base 8,565 lbs Base F/R 5,024 lbs / 3,541 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,430 lbs	41,600 lbs	32,560 lbs	Base 8,565 lbs Base F/R 5,024 lbs / 3,541 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	4,930 lbs	41,600 lbs	29,750 lbs	Base 8,567 lbs Base F/R 5,024 lbs / 3,542 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	4,930 lbs	41,955 lbs	29,750 lbs	Base 8,567 lbs Base F/R 5,024 lbs / 3,542 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	SRW	12,300 lbs	4,130 lbs	32,710 lbs	24,070 lbs	Base 8,173 lbs Base F/R 5,016 lbs / 3,156 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,120 lbs	43,000 lbs	34,650 lbs	Base 7,883 lbs Base F/R 4,700 lbs / 3,182 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,620 lbs	43,000 lbs	34,300 lbs	Base 7,884 lbs Base F/R 4,701 lbs / 3,183 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,120 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,250 lbs	Base 7,883 lbs Base F/R 4,700 lbs / 3,182 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,620 lbs	41,600 lbs	33,250 lbs	Base 7,884 lbs Base F/R 4,701 lbs / 3,183 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	11,800 lbs	4,360 lbs	34,540 lbs	25,950 lbs	Base 7,436 lbs Base F/R 4,638 lbs / 2,798 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6 Spd Auto Aisin New HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

19,490 - 22,220 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73	SRW	11,800 lbs	4,190 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,220 lbs	Base 7,614 lbs Base F/R 4,696 lbs / 2,917 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,840 lbs	30,300 lbs	21,670 lbs	Base 8,158 lbs Base F/R 4,866 lbs / 3,292 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,340 lbs	30,300 lbs	21,670 lbs	Base 8,159 lbs Base F/R 4,866 lbs / 3,293 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	12,300 lbs	4,480 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,010 lbs	Base 7,818 lbs Base F/R 4,859 lbs / 2,958 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,840 lbs	28,300 lbs	19,670 lbs	Base 8,158 lbs Base F/R 4,866 lbs / 3,292 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,340 lbs	28,300 lbs	19,670 lbs	Base 8,159 lbs Base F/R 4,866 lbs / 3,293 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,660 lbs	30,300 lbs	21,490 lbs	Base 8,343 lbs Base F/R 4,879 lbs / 3,463 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,160 lbs	30,300 lbs	21,490 lbs	Base 8,344 lbs Base F/R 4,879 lbs / 3,464 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	SRW	12,300 lbs	4,290 lbs	28,300 lbs	19,820 lbs	Base 8,014 lbs Base F/R 4,907 lbs / 3,106 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	5,660 lbs	28,300 lbs	19,490 lbs	Base 8,343 lbs Base F/R 4,879 lbs / 3,463 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,160 lbs	28,300 lbs	19,490 lbs	Base 8,344 lbs Base F/R 4,879 lbs / 3,464 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,390 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,220 lbs	Base 7,607 lbs Base F/R 4,541 lbs / 3,065 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,890 lbs	30,300 lbs	22,220 lbs	Base 7,608 lbs Base F/R 4,541 lbs / 3,066 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	11,800 lbs	4,510 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,540 lbs	Base 7,288 lbs Base F/R 4,553 lbs / 2,735 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,390 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,220 lbs	Base 7,607 lbs Base F/R 4,541 lbs / 3,065 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	13,500 lbs	5,890 lbs	28,300 lbs	20,220 lbs	Base 7,608 lbs Base F/R 4,541 lbs / 3,066 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs	6-Spd. Automatic, 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

Engine Chart

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS

14,460 - 17,750 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10	SRW	11,000 lbs	4,240 lbs	24,200 lbs	16,970 lbs	Base 6,756 lbs Base F/R 3,892 lbs / 2,864 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.4
3.73	SRW	11,000 lbs	4,240 lbs	22,000 lbs	14,770 lbs	Base 6,756 lbs Base F/R 3,892 lbs / 2,864 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,690 lbs	25,000 lbs	17,220 lbs	Base 7,306 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,232 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
4.10	SRW	11,400 lbs	4,440 lbs	24,200 lbs	16,770 lbs	Base 6,963 lbs Base F/R 4,058 lbs / 2,905 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,690 lbs	22,600 lbs	14,820 lbs	Base 7,306 lbs Base F/R 4,073 lbs / 3,232 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
3.73	SRW	11,400 lbs	4,440 lbs	22,000 lbs	14,570 lbs	Base 6,963 lbs Base F/R 4,058 lbs / 2,905 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,620 lbs	25,000 lbs	17,150 lbs	Base 7,383 lbs Base F/R 4,037 lbs / 3,346 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
4.10	SRW	11,400 lbs	4,330 lbs	24,200 lbs	16,660 lbs	Base 7,073 lbs Base F/R 4,054 lbs / 3,019 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	6,620 lbs	22,600 lbs	14,750 lbs	Base 7,383 lbs Base F/R 4,037 lbs / 3,346 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
3.73	SRW	11,400 lbs	4,330 lbs	22,000 lbs	14,460 lbs	Base 7,073 lbs Base F/R 4,054 lbs / 3,019 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified)	p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,220 lbs	25,000 lbs	17,750 lbs	Base 6,775 lbs Base F/R 3,781 lbs / 2,993 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
4.10	SRW	11,000 lbs	4,590 lbs	24,200 lbs	17,320 lbs	Base 6,412 lbs Base F/R 3,731 lbs / 2,681 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	DRW	14,000 lbs	7,220 lbs	22,600 lbs	15,350 lbs	Base 6,775 lbs Base F/R 3,781 lbs / 2,993 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1
3.73	SRW	11,000 lbs	4,590 lbs	22,000 lbs	15,120 lbs	Base 6,412 lbs Base F/R 3,731 lbs / 2,681 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs	8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified)	p.1

POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Ram publishes separate 2023 drivetrain guide groups for 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.

Ram 3500 4x2

14,930 - 37,090 lbs

Highest Capacity

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Peak payload 6,560 lbs

Range: 24,070 - 37,090 lbs

Max rating 37,090 LBS

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Peak payload 6,830 lbs

Range: 20,000 - 22,660 lbs

Max rating 22,660 LBS

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS Peak payload 7,680 lbs

Range: 14,930 - 18,210 lbs

Max rating 18,210 LBS

Ram 3500 4x4

14,460 - 34,650 lbs

Highest Capacity

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel Peak payload 6,120 lbs

Range: 23,540 - 34,650 lbs

Max rating 34,650 LBS

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Peak payload 6,390 lbs

Range: 19,490 - 22,220 lbs

Max rating 22,220 LBS

6.4L V8 Heavy Duty HEMI MDS Peak payload 7,220 lbs

Range: 14,460 - 17,750 lbs

Max rating 17,750 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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FIG. 2023 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. 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 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 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.
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 guides

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

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2023 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

Show source pages for the 2023 guide

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2023 Ram 3500 4x2 Towing Guide

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2023 Ram 3500 4x4 Towing Guide

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