2015 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,190 – 9,180 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 2015 RAM 1500 tow?
Across 40 configurations with published ratings, 2015 RAM 1500 towing capacity ranges from 4,190 lbs to 9,180 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2015 RAM 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,190 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,180 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 40 of 40
Highest-rated example: Sport · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 9,180 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Tradesman/Express · 4x4 — 4,190 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2015 RAM 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 9,180 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| Sport | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.21 | 8,970 lbs | 1,430 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,550 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,210 lbs | 1,780 lbs |
| Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,170 lbs | 1,710 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,170 lbs | 1,710 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,070 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,070 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,070 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,070 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2015 RAM 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,490 – 9,180 lbs (median 4,980 lbs) across 21 configurations in this dataset.
2015 RAM 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,190 – 8,970 lbs (median 4,770 lbs) across 19 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2015 RAM 1500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,190 – 8,550 lbs (20 configurations).
2015 RAM 1500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,450 – 8,210 lbs (9 configurations).
2015 RAM 1500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,610 – 9,180 lbs (11 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,190 – 8,970 lbs | 37 |
| 3.55 | 7,950 – 8,550 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 9,180 lbs | 1 |
2015 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: 1,430 – 1,900 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 40
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
- Laramie · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,900 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,900 lbs
- Tradesman/Express · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,900 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2015 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 | 4,490 – 9,180 lbs | 21 |
| 4x4 | 4,190 – 8,970 lbs | 19 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 4,190 – 8,550 lbs | 20 |
| Quad Cab | 4,450 – 8,210 lbs | 9 |
| Regular Cab | 4,610 – 9,180 lbs | 11 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 4,190 – 8,970 lbs | 4,960 lbs | 37 |
| 3.55 | 7,950 – 8,550 lbs | 8,250 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 9,180 lbs | 9,180 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: 4,190 – 9,180 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 9,180 lbs | 4,748 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.92 | 120.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 8,970 lbs | 4,922 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,550 lbs | 5,385 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.55 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,210 lbs | 5,120 lbs | 1,780 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,170 lbs | 5,194 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,170 lbs | 5,194 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,070 lbs | 5,235 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,070 lbs | 5,235 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,070 lbs | 5,235 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,070 lbs | 5,235 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 8,060 lbs | 5,305 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,366 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,366 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 7,950 lbs | 5,337 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 240 | 420 | 3.55 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 6,740 lbs | 5,193 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 149.0 |
| HFE 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,980 lbs | 4,567 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,960 lbs | 4,510 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,960 lbs | 4,510 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,790 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,790 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,770 lbs | 4,725 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | 4,770 lbs | 4,725 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 120.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,620 lbs | 4,905 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,620 lbs | 4,905 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,620 lbs | 4,905 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,610 lbs | 4,887 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 4,610 lbs | 4,887 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,490 lbs | 4,949 lbs | 1,850 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,490 lbs | 4,949 lbs | 1,850 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,490 lbs | 4,949 lbs | 1,850 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 5,081 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 5,081 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 5,081 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,190 lbs | 5,151 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,190 lbs | 5,151 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | 4,190 lbs | 5,151 lbs | 1,650 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.