2014 RAM 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 10,620 – 11,860 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 2500 tow?
Across 27 configurations with published ratings, 2014 RAM 2500 towing capacity ranges from 10,620 lbs to 11,860 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2014 RAM 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,620 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,860 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 27 of 27
Highest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 11,860 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Longhorn · 4x4 — 10,620 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2014 RAM 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,860 lbs | 3,030 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,770 lbs | 2,940 lbs |
| SLT | Mega Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,610 lbs | 2,210 lbs |
| Laramie | Mega Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,560 lbs | 2,250 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,490 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| Tradesman | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,490 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| Longhorn | Mega Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,480 lbs | 2,180 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,430 lbs | 2,600 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,420 lbs | 2,590 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,380 lbs | 2,550 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2014 RAM 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 11,070 – 11,860 lbs (median 11,420 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
2014 RAM 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 10,620 – 11,490 lbs (median 10,905 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2014 RAM 2500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,710 – 11,490 lbs (17 configurations).
2014 RAM 2500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,620 – 11,610 lbs (6 configurations).
2014 RAM 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 11,430 – 11,860 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 10,620 – 11,860 lbs | 26 |
| 4.10 | 10,750 lbs | 1 |
2014 RAM 2500 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 – 3,030 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 27
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,030 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,940 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,660 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,660 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,600 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2014 RAM 2500 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 | 11,070 – 11,860 lbs | 13 |
| 4x4 | 10,620 – 11,490 lbs | 14 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 10,710 – 11,490 lbs | 17 |
| Mega Cab | 10,620 – 11,610 lbs | 6 |
| Regular Cab | 11,430 – 11,860 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 10,620 – 11,860 lbs | 11,210 lbs | 26 |
| 4.10 | 10,750 lbs | 10,750 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: 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 10,620 – 11,860 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 11,860 lbs | 5,966 lbs | 3,030 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 11,770 lbs | 6,061 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,610 lbs | 6,789 lbs | 2,210 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,560 lbs | 6,745 lbs | 2,250 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,490 lbs | 6,337 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 11,490 lbs | 6,340 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,480 lbs | 6,824 lbs | 2,180 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 11,430 lbs | 6,399 lbs | 2,600 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,420 lbs | 6,408 lbs | 2,590 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,380 lbs | 6,448 lbs | 2,550 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 11,320 lbs | 6,512 lbs | 2,490 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,250 lbs | 6,579 lbs | 2,420 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 11,220 lbs | 6,614 lbs | 2,390 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,200 lbs | 6,629 lbs | 2,370 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 11,180 lbs | 6,653 lbs | 2,350 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 11,070 lbs | 6,763 lbs | 2,240 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,070 lbs | 6,756 lbs | 2,240 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 11,020 lbs | 6,813 lbs | 2,190 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 10,990 lbs | 6,840 lbs | 2,160 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 10,940 lbs | 6,895 lbs | 2,110 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 10,870 lbs | 6,956 lbs | 2,040 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 10,800 lbs | 7,030 lbs | 1,970 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 10,750 lbs | 7,077 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 410 | 429 | 4.10 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,750 lbs | 7,080 lbs | 1,920 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,710 lbs | 7,119 lbs | 1,880 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 10,710 lbs | 7,118 lbs | 1,880 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,620 lbs | 7,206 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
* 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.