2013 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,100 – 8,950 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2013 RAM 1500 tow?
Across 39 configurations with published ratings, 2013 RAM 1500 towing capacity ranges from 4,100 lbs to 8,950 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2013 RAM 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,100 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,950 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 39 of 39
Highest-rated example: Sport · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 8,950 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 4,100 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2013 RAM 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,950 lbs | 1,330 lbs |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,800 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,700 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,700 lbs | 1,550 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,700 lbs | 1,490 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,600 lbs | 1,460 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,600 lbs | 1,440 lbs |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,550 lbs | 1,380 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,500 lbs | 1,330 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,500 lbs | 1,320 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2013 RAM 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,350 – 8,800 lbs (median 6,375 lbs) across 20 configurations in this dataset.
2013 RAM 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,100 – 8,950 lbs (median 6,250 lbs) across 19 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2013 RAM 1500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,100 – 8,700 lbs (20 configurations).
2013 RAM 1500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,150 – 8,800 lbs (8 configurations).
2013 RAM 1500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,400 – 8,950 lbs (11 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,100 – 6,700 lbs | 11 |
| 3.55 | 5,850 – 8,950 lbs | 27 |
| 4.10 | 5,050 lbs | 1 |
2013 RAM 1500 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,050 – 1,900 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 39
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,890 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,770 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,750 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,720 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2013 RAM 1500 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 4,350 – 8,800 lbs | 20 |
| 4x4 | 4,100 – 8,950 lbs | 19 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 4,100 – 8,700 lbs | 20 |
| Quad Cab | 4,150 – 8,800 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 4,400 – 8,950 lbs | 11 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,100 – 6,700 lbs | 4,400 lbs | 11 |
| 3.55 | 5,850 – 8,950 lbs | 8,400 lbs | 27 |
| 4.10 | 5,050 lbs | 5,050 lbs | 1 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.21, 3.55, 4.10
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 4,100 – 8,950 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 8,950 lbs | 5,017 lbs | 1,330 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 120.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,800 lbs | 5,179 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,700 lbs | 5,267 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,700 lbs | 5,242 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,700 lbs | 5,266 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,330 lbs | 1,460 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,354 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,550 lbs | 5,411 lbs | 1,380 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 5,467 lbs | 1,330 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 5,473 lbs | 1,320 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,450 lbs | 5,499 lbs | 1,300 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,450 lbs | 5,514 lbs | 1,280 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 5,555 lbs | 1,240 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 5,561 lbs | 1,230 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 5,538 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,200 lbs | 5,739 lbs | 1,060 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,200 lbs | 5,745 lbs | 1,050 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 6,700 lbs | 5,200 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 6,450 lbs | 4,684 lbs | 1,340 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 4,849 lbs | 1,750 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 6,250 lbs | 4,909 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 6,150 lbs | 5,007 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 6,100 lbs | 5,048 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 6,050 lbs | 5,101 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 6,050 lbs | 5,101 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 5,950 lbs | 5,226 lbs | 1,570 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 5,850 lbs | 5,308 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 5,850 lbs | 5,308 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| R/T 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 5,050 lbs | 4,826 lbs | 1,370 lbs | 395 | 407 | 4.10 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,525 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| HFE 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 1,890 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,550 lbs | 4,741 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,400 lbs | 4,928 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,400 lbs | 4,892 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,350 lbs | 4,978 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,150 lbs | 5,146 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,100 lbs | 5,185 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 4,100 lbs | 5,226 lbs | 1,570 lbs | 395 | 407 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.