2015 RAM 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 11,460 – 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 2015 RAM 3500 tow?
Across 4 configurations with published ratings, 2015 RAM 3500 towing capacity ranges from 11,460 lbs to 11,850 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2015 RAM 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,460 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,850 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 4 of 4
Highest-rated example: Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 11,850 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 11,460 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2015 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 |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2015 RAM 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 11,810 – 11,850 lbs (median 11,830 lbs) across 2 configurations in this dataset.
2015 RAM 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 11,460 – 11,490 lbs (median 11,475 lbs) across 2 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2015 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 | 11,460 – 11,850 lbs | 4 |
2015 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 – 4,120 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 4
Highest-payload configurations
- Tradesman · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,120 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,080 lbs
- Tradesman · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,960 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,930 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2015 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 | 11,810 – 11,850 lbs | 2 |
| 4x4 | 11,460 – 11,490 lbs | 2 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Published towing range: 11,460 – 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 |
* 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.