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RAM 2500 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the RAM 2500. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered11 (2012–2022)
Configurations217
Highest rating in our dataset17,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset6,103 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

RAM 2500 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

RAM 2500 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
202210,000 lbs15,000 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
202110,000 lbs15,000 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
202010,000 lbs15,000 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
201910,000 lbs15,000 lbs4,047 lbs29Open year
201811,000 lbs11,000 lbs3,060 lbs4Open year
201717,000 lbs17,000 lbs3,060 lbs4Open year
201610,770 lbs11,040 lbs2,210 lbs6Open year
201510,620 lbs11,080 lbs2,250 lbs6Open year
201410,620 lbs11,860 lbs3,030 lbs27Open year
201310,960 lbs12,350 lbs6,103 lbs27Open year
201210,050 lbs11,350 lbs3,170 lbs27Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

RAM 2500 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which RAM 2500 years can tow my trailer?

Compare RAM 2500 model years

20212022
Min towing10,000 lbs10,000 lbs
Max towing15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Max payload4,012 lbs4,012 lbs
Configurations2929
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular CabCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
Beds6.3 ft, 8 ft6.3 ft, 8 ft
Axles3.73, 4.103.73, 4.10
Engines6.4 liters V-86.4 liters V-8
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (15,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse RAM 2500 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 15,000 lbs · Payload 4,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,559 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,388 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,942 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,234 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,042 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,571 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,528 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,388 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,014 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,108 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,099 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,346 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,166 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,055 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,357 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,174 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,693 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Mega Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,939 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Mega Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,912 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,824 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,782 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Mega Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,586 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Mega Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 13,000 lbs · Payload 2,803 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Power Wagon6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 4.10 · Tow 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,564 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 15,000 lbs · Payload 4,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,559 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,421 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,942 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,215 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,081 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Big Horn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,599 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,528 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,388 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,197 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Laramie6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,014 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,091 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,099 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,346 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,166 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Longhorn6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,055 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,657 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,522 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.3 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,351 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,162 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Tradesman6.4 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,690 lbs
    Open year

RAM 2500 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 202210,000 – 15,000 lbs15,000 lbs4,012 lbs87
2010s2010–20192012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 201910,000 – 17,000 lbs17,000 lbs6,103 lbs130

RAM 2500 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20221,564 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
20211,510 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
20201,510 lbs4,012 lbs29Open year
20191,510 lbs4,047 lbs29Open year
20182,560 lbs3,060 lbs4Open year
20172,560 lbs3,060 lbs4Open year
20161,950 lbs2,210 lbs6Open year
20151,790 lbs2,250 lbs6Open year
20141,430 lbs3,030 lbs27Open year
20131,640 lbs6,103 lbs27Open year
20121,860 lbs3,170 lbs27Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How RAM 2500 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 11,000 lbs → 15,000 lbs (+4,000 lbs)
  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 17,000 lbs → 11,000 lbs (-6,000 lbs)
  • 2016 → 2017: Maximum towing 11,040 lbs → 17,000 lbs (+5,960 lbs)
  • 2014 → 2015: Maximum towing 11,860 lbs → 11,080 lbs (-780 lbs)
  • 2013 → 2014: Maximum towing 12,350 lbs → 11,860 lbs (-490 lbs)
  • 2012 → 2013: Maximum towing 11,350 lbs → 12,350 lbs (+1,000 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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