2025 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2025 Ram 3500 tows 14,470 - 36,610 lbs depending on engine, cab, drivetrain, wheel class, axle ratio, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

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2025 Ram 3500
2025 TOWING RANGE
14,470 - 36,610 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
7,590 LBS
MAX GCWR
45,000 LBS
2025 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart

2025 Ram 3500 4x2

Drivetrain - 2 engines - 14,820 - 34,490 lbs - Peak payload 7,590 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng

23,950 - 34,490 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,040 lbs 31,850 lbs 23,950 lbs Base 7,459 lbs Base F/R 4,501 lbs / 2,957 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,890 lbs 43,040 lbs 34,490 lbs Base 8,110 lbs Base F/R 4,724 lbs / 3,385 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,400 lbs 33,530 lbs 25,490 lbs Base 7,603 lbs Base F/R 4,647 lbs / 2,956 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine

14,820 - 18,150 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,290 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,340 lbs Base 6,455 lbs Base F/R 3,636 lbs / 2,818 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,290 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs Base 6,455 lbs Base F/R 3,636 lbs / 2,818 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,990 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,550 lbs Base 7,013 lbs Base F/R 3,822 lbs / 3,190 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 SRW 11,150 lbs 4,520 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,170 lbs Base 6,628 lbs Base F/R 3,760 lbs / 2,867 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,990 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,150 lbs Base 7,013 lbs Base F/R 3,822 lbs / 3,190 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 11,150 lbs 4,520 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,930 lbs Base 6,628 lbs Base F/R 3,760 lbs / 2,867 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 6'4'' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,740 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,220 lbs Base 6,014 lbs Base F/R 3,690 lbs / 2,324 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.2
3.73 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,740 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,980 lbs Base 6,014 lbs Base F/R 3,690 lbs / 2,324 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 11,150 lbs 5,050 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,060 lbs Base 6,099 lbs Base F/R 3,819 lbs / 2,280 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.3
3.73 SRW 11,150 lbs 5,050 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,820 lbs Base 6,099 lbs Base F/R 3,819 lbs / 2,280 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,590 lbs 25,000 lbs 18,150 lbs Base 6,408 lbs Base F/R 3,449 lbs / 2,958 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,680 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,730 lbs Base 6,072 lbs Base F/R 3,431 lbs / 2,640 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,590 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,750 lbs Base 6,408 lbs Base F/R 3,449 lbs / 2,958 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,750 lbs 4,680 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,490 lbs Base 6,072 lbs Base F/R 3,431 lbs / 2,640 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 10,750 lbs 5,200 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,590 lbs Base 5,551 lbs Base F/R 3,470 lbs / 2,081 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Transmission · ST · Chassis Cab p.1
3.73 SRW 10,750 lbs 5,200 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,350 lbs Base 5,551 lbs Base F/R 3,470 lbs / 2,081 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Transmission · ST · Chassis Cab p.1

2025 Ram 3500 4x4

Drivetrain - 2 engines - 14,470 - 36,610 lbs - Peak payload 7,200 lbs

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Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng

23,550 - 36,610 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.42 SRW 11,800 lbs 3,970 lbs 31,820 lbs 23,550 lbs Base 7,827 lbs Base F/R 4,819 lbs / 3,008 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,530 lbs 42,800 lbs 33,890 lbs Base 8,470 lbs Base F/R 5,053 lbs / 3,417 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,310 lbs 33,610 lbs 25,180 lbs Base 7,991 lbs Base F/R 4,997 lbs / 2,993 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,050 lbs 45,000 lbs 36,610 lbs Base 7,947 lbs Base F/R 4,718 lbs / 3,228 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 SRW 11,830 lbs 4,350 lbs 34,000 lbs 26,080 lbs Base 7,478 lbs Base F/R 4,655 lbs / 2,823 lbs GAWR F/R 6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs Auto Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine

14,470 - 17,760 lbs Engine page

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,250 lbs 24,240 lbs 17,010 lbs Base 6,794 lbs Base F/R 3,911 lbs / 2,882 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,250 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,770 lbs Base 6,794 lbs Base F/R 3,911 lbs / 2,882 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,640 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,200 lbs Base 7,357 lbs Base F/R 4,126 lbs / 3,231 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 SRW 11,440 lbs 4,440 lbs 24,240 lbs 16,800 lbs Base 7,004 lbs Base F/R 4,097 lbs / 2,906 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,640 lbs 22,600 lbs 14,800 lbs Base 7,357 lbs Base F/R 4,126 lbs / 3,231 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 11,440 lbs 4,440 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,560 lbs Base 7,004 lbs Base F/R 4,097 lbs / 2,906 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 6'4'' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,730 lbs 24,240 lbs 16,930 lbs Base 6,305 lbs Base F/R 3,944 lbs / 2,360 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.2
3.73 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,730 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,690 lbs Base 6,305 lbs Base F/R 3,944 lbs / 2,360 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 11,440 lbs 4,990 lbs 24,240 lbs 16,710 lbs Base 6,453 lbs Base F/R 4,114 lbs / 2,339 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.3
3.73 SRW 11,440 lbs 4,990 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,470 lbs Base 6,453 lbs Base F/R 4,114 lbs / 2,339 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,200 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,760 lbs Base 6,796 lbs Base F/R 3,780 lbs / 3,015 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,580 lbs 24,230 lbs 17,330 lbs Base 6,462 lbs Base F/R 3,762 lbs / 2,699 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,200 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,360 lbs Base 6,796 lbs Base F/R 3,780 lbs / 3,015 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,040 lbs 4,580 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs Base 6,462 lbs Base F/R 3,762 lbs / 2,699 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REG CAB - ST - WITHOUT 8' BOX (BOX OFF)
4.10 SRW 11,040 lbs 5,140 lbs 24,230 lbs 17,230 lbs Base 5,902 lbs Base F/R 3,784 lbs / 2,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.1
3.73 SRW 11,040 lbs 5,140 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs Base 5,902 lbs Base F/R 3,784 lbs / 2,117 lbs GAWR F/R 5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP75-LCV Trans · ST · Chassis Cab p.1
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2025 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Ram publishes separate 2025 drivetrain guide groups for 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.

Ram 3500 4x2

14,820 - 34,490 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng Peak payload 5,890 lbs
Range: 23,950 - 34,490 lbs
Max rating 34,490 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine Peak payload 7,590 lbs
Range: 14,820 - 18,150 lbs
Max rating 18,150 LBS

Ram 3500 4x4

14,470 - 36,610 lbs
Highest Capacity
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Eng Peak payload 6,050 lbs
Range: 23,550 - 36,610 lbs
Max rating 36,610 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Upgrade HD Engine Peak payload 7,200 lbs
Range: 14,470 - 17,760 lbs
Max rating 17,760 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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GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2025 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2025 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2025 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. 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 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 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. 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.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Vehicles with a GVWR of 14,000 and greater are DRW. Vehicles less than 14,000 GVWR are SRW. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.4 - 4x2, 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, 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, 4x4
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.4 - 4x2, 4x4
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 2025 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

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