2020 RAM 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 10,000 – 15,000 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 2020 RAM 2500 tow?
Across 29 configurations with published ratings, 2020 RAM 2500 towing capacity ranges from 10,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2020 RAM 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 15,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 29 of 29
Highest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 15,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Power Wagon · 4x4 — 10,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2020 RAM 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 15,000 lbs | 4,012 lbs |
| Big Horn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.3 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,559 lbs |
| Big Horn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,421 lbs |
| Big Horn | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,942 lbs |
| Big Horn | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.3 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,215 lbs |
| Big Horn | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,042 lbs |
| Big Horn | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,599 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.3 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,528 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,388 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.3 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,197 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2020 RAM 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 14,000 – 15,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 12 configurations in this dataset.
2020 RAM 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 10,000 – 14,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 17 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2020 RAM 2500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,000 – 14,000 lbs (21 configurations).
2020 RAM 2500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,000 lbs (4 configurations).
2020 RAM 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,000 – 15,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 13,000 – 15,000 lbs | 28 |
| 4.10 | 10,000 lbs | 1 |
2020 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: 1,510 – 4,012 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 29
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,012 lbs
- Big Horn · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,942 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,690 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 3,657 lbs
- Big Horn · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,599 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2020 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 | 14,000 – 15,000 lbs | 12 |
| 4x4 | 10,000 – 14,000 lbs | 17 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 10,000 – 14,000 lbs | 21 |
| Mega Cab | 13,000 lbs | 4 |
| Regular Cab | 14,000 – 15,000 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.3 ft | 10,000 – 14,000 lbs | 15 |
| 8 ft | 13,000 – 15,000 lbs | 14 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 13,000 – 15,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs | 28 |
| 4.10 | 10,000 lbs | 10,000 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
- Bed lengths: 6.3 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 10,000 – 15,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 15,000 lbs | 5,988 lbs | 4,012 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,441 lbs | 3,559 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,579 lbs | 3,421 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,058 lbs | 3,942 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,785 lbs | 3,215 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,958 lbs | 3,042 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,401 lbs | 3,599 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,472 lbs | 3,528 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,612 lbs | 3,388 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,803 lbs | 3,197 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,986 lbs | 3,014 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,892 lbs | 3,108 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,901 lbs | 3,099 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,654 lbs | 3,346 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,834 lbs | 3,166 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,945 lbs | 3,055 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,343 lbs | 3,657 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,478 lbs | 3,522 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,649 lbs | 3,351 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,838 lbs | 3,162 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,310 lbs | 3,690 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,035 lbs | 2,965 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,088 lbs | 2,912 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,186 lbs | 2,814 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,218 lbs | 2,782 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Limited 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,431 lbs | 2,569 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,168 lbs | 2,832 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 7,196 lbs | 2,804 lbs | 410 | 429 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | 10,000 lbs | 7,055 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 410 | 429 | 4.10 | 149.0 |
* 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.