2017 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,280 – 7,920 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.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2017 RAM 1500 tow?
Across 9 configurations with published ratings, 2017 RAM 1500 towing capacity ranges from 4,280 lbs to 7,920 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2017 RAM 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,280 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 7,920 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 9 of 9
Highest-rated example: HFE · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 7,920 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Sport · 4x4 — 4,280 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2017 RAM 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFE | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 7,920 lbs | — | |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 7,920 lbs | — | |
| Tradesman/Express | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 5,020 lbs | — | |
| Tradesman/Express | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 4,830 lbs | — | |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 4,650 lbs | — | |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 4,450 lbs | — | |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 4,430 lbs | — | |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 4,280 lbs | — | |
| Sport | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 4,280 lbs | — |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2017 RAM 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,280 – 7,920 lbs (median 4,650 lbs) across 5 configurations in this dataset.
2017 RAM 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,280 – 7,920 lbs (median 4,630 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2017 RAM 1500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,280 – 7,920 lbs (9 configurations).
2017 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.
Payload figures are not available for this model year in the dataset.
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2017 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 | 4,280 – 7,920 lbs | 5 |
| 4x4 | 4,280 – 7,920 lbs | 4 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Published towing range: 4,280 – 7,920 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 7,920 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 7,920 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 5,020 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,830 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,430 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,280 lbs | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | 4,280 lbs | — | — | 0 | 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.