2014 RAM 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 10,750 – 11,850 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 3500 tow?
Across 26 configurations with published ratings, 2014 RAM 3500 towing capacity ranges from 10,750 lbs to 11,850 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2014 RAM 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,750 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,850 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 26 of 26
Highest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 11,850 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Longhorn · 4x4 — 10,750 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2014 RAM 3500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,850 lbs | 4,120 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,810 lbs | 4,080 lbs |
| Tradesman | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,490 lbs | 3,960 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,460 lbs | 3,930 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,440 lbs | 4,060 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,440 lbs | 4,110 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,370 lbs | 4,240 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,350 lbs | 4,020 lbs |
| Tradesman | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 11,330 lbs | 4,480 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 4,170 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2014 RAM 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 11,040 – 11,850 lbs (median 11,280 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
2014 RAM 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 10,750 – 11,490 lbs (median 10,980 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2014 RAM 3500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,780 – 11,440 lbs (16 configurations).
2014 RAM 3500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,750 – 11,220 lbs (6 configurations).
2014 RAM 3500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 11,460 – 11,850 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 10,750 – 11,850 lbs | 26 |
2014 RAM 3500 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: 3,930 – 4,480 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 26
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 4,480 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 4,450 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 4,440 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 4,430 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Mega Cab — 4,430 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2014 RAM 3500 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 | 11,040 – 11,850 lbs | 13 |
| 4x4 | 10,750 – 11,490 lbs | 13 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 10,780 – 11,440 lbs | 16 |
| Mega Cab | 10,750 – 11,220 lbs | 6 |
| Regular Cab | 11,460 – 11,850 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
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 10,750 – 11,850 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 11,850 lbs | 5,982 lbs | 4,120 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 11,810 lbs | 6,023 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.0 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 11,490 lbs | 6,343 lbs | 3,960 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | 11,460 lbs | 6,369 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,440 lbs | 6,438 lbs | 4,060 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,440 lbs | 6,392 lbs | 4,110 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,370 lbs | 6,456 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,350 lbs | 6,482 lbs | 4,020 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,330 lbs | 6,524 lbs | 4,480 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,300 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 4,170 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,280 lbs | 6,558 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,270 lbs | 6,556 lbs | 3,940 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,250 lbs | 6,582 lbs | 4,170 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,240 lbs | 6,588 lbs | 4,410 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,220 lbs | 6,611 lbs | 4,390 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,160 lbs | 6,670 lbs | 4,330 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,160 lbs | 6,671 lbs | 4,030 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,140 lbs | 6,686 lbs | 4,310 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,040 lbs | 6,787 lbs | 4,210 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 10,980 lbs | 6,846 lbs | 4,450 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 10,960 lbs | 6,875 lbs | 4,430 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,960 lbs | 6,875 lbs | 4,430 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 10,880 lbs | 6,946 lbs | 4,350 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,860 lbs | 6,969 lbs | 4,330 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 10,780 lbs | 7,051 lbs | 4,250 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,750 lbs | 7,077 lbs | 4,220 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.