2014 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,000 – 8,750 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 2014 RAM 1500 tow?
Across 40 configurations with published ratings, 2014 RAM 1500 towing capacity ranges from 4,000 lbs to 8,750 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2014 RAM 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,750 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 40 of 40
Highest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 8,750 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Laramie · 4x4 — 4,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2014 RAM 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 8,750 lbs | 1,610 lbs |
| SSV | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,600 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,600 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
| Sport | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.21 | 8,250 lbs | 1,310 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,100 lbs | 1,600 lbs |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,100 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,050 lbs | 1,630 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,000 lbs | 1,600 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 7,950 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.21 | 7,900 lbs | 1,400 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2014 RAM 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,150 – 8,750 lbs (median 4,800 lbs) across 20 configurations in this dataset.
2014 RAM 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,000 – 8,600 lbs (median 7,600 lbs) across 20 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2014 RAM 1500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,000 – 8,750 lbs (21 configurations).
2014 RAM 1500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,200 – 8,100 lbs (8 configurations).
2014 RAM 1500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,400 – 8,250 lbs (11 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,000 – 8,250 lbs | 36 |
| 3.55 | 8,600 – 8,750 lbs | 3 |
| 3.92 | 5,050 lbs | 1 |
2014 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: 1,170 – 1,920 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 40
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman/Express · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,920 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,890 lbs
- Tradesman/Express · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,870 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2014 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 | 4,150 – 8,750 lbs | 20 |
| 4x4 | 4,000 – 8,600 lbs | 20 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 4,000 – 8,750 lbs | 21 |
| Quad Cab | 4,200 – 8,100 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 4,400 – 8,250 lbs | 11 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,000 – 8,250 lbs | 4,775 lbs | 36 |
| 3.55 | 8,600 – 8,750 lbs | 8,600 lbs | 3 |
| 3.92 | 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, 3.92
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 4,000 – 8,750 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,750 lbs | 5,184 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| SSV 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,364 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,364 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 8,250 lbs | 5,034 lbs | 1,310 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,100 lbs | 5,199 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,100 lbs | 5,197 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,050 lbs | 5,270 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,296 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,950 lbs | 5,344 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,391 lbs | 1,400 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,409 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 7,850 lbs | 5,474 lbs | 1,320 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 7,850 lbs | 5,475 lbs | 1,420 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,493 lbs | 1,400 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,519 lbs | 1,380 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,481 lbs | 1,410 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,750 lbs | 5,536 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,718 lbs | 1,180 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,724 lbs | 1,170 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 5,050 lbs | 4,820 lbs | 1,380 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.92 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,522 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,514 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| HFE 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,567 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,693 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,691 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,704 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,550 lbs | 4,731 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 4,870 lbs | 1,730 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 4,871 lbs | 1,920 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,400 lbs | 4,907 lbs | 1,890 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,400 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,400 lbs | 4,924 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,350 lbs | 4,964 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,250 lbs | 5,071 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,250 lbs | 5,061 lbs | 1,730 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,200 lbs | 5,097 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,200 lbs | 5,115 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,150 lbs | 5,121 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,150 lbs | 5,158 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,000 lbs | 5,308 lbs | 1,310 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
* 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.