2022 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 6,000 – 8,000 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 2022 RAM 1500 tow?
Across 32 configurations with published ratings, 2022 RAM 1500 towing capacity ranges from 6,000 lbs to 8,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2022 RAM 1500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 32 of 32
Highest-rated example: HFE · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 8,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x4 — 6,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2022 RAM 1500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFE | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,000 lbs | 1,747 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,000 lbs | 1,555 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 8,000 lbs | 1,547 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.21 | 8,000 lbs | 1,603 lbs |
| TRX | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 8,000 lbs | 1,404 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.21 | 7,000 lbs | 1,532 lbs |
| Rebel | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 7,000 lbs | 1,804 lbs |
| Rebel | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 7,000 lbs | 1,586 lbs |
| Rebel | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 7,000 lbs | 1,598 lbs |
| Tradesman | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 7,000 lbs | 2,322 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2022 RAM 1500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 – 8,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 16 configurations in this dataset.
2022 RAM 1500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 – 8,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 16 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2022 RAM 1500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,000 – 8,000 lbs (24 configurations).
2022 RAM 1500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,000 – 7,000 lbs (8 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 27 |
| 3.55 | 7,000 – 8,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 7,000 lbs | 3 |
2022 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: 1,242 – 2,322 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 32
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 2,322 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,022 lbs
- Big Horn/Lone Star · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 2,008 lbs
- Big Horn/Lone Star · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,994 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,991 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2022 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 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 16 |
| 4x4 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 16 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 24 |
| Quad Cab | 6,000 – 7,000 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 27 |
| 3.55 | 7,000 – 8,000 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 3 |
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
- Published towing range: 6,000 – 8,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFE 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,243 lbs | 1,747 lbs | 260 | 480 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,555 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,353 lbs | 1,547 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,497 lbs | 1,603 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 6,396 lbs | 1,404 lbs | 702 | 650 | 3.55 | 145.1 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 5,568 lbs | 1,532 lbs | 395 | 410 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Rebel 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 5,096 lbs | 1,804 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.92 | 144.5 |
| Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 5,314 lbs | 1,586 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.92 | 144.5 |
| Rebel 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 5,202 lbs | 1,598 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.92 | 140.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,778 lbs | 2,322 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.55 | 140.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,906 lbs | 1,994 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,965 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,792 lbs | 2,008 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,082 lbs | 1,818 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,137 lbs | 1,763 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Big Horn/Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,001 lbs | 1,799 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
| HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,768 lbs | 1,242 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,032 lbs | 1,868 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,052 lbs | 1,848 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,899 lbs | 1,901 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,196 lbs | 1,704 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,248 lbs | 1,652 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,097 lbs | 1,703 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,192 lbs | 1,708 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,241 lbs | 1,659 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,346 lbs | 1,554 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,387 lbs | 1,513 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,878 lbs | 2,022 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,909 lbs | 1,991 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,062 lbs | 1,838 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 144.5 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 153.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,106 lbs | 1,794 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 153.5 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,975 lbs | 1,825 lbs | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 140.5 |
* 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.