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Ram 1500 towing capacity by year

Every Ram 1500 model year from 2019 to 2025, broken out by engine. Peak rating is 12,750 lb with the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque.

Towing capacity lookup

Pick your truck and engine for max towing, payload and GCWR.

Max towing
8,020lb
Quad Cab 4x2, 3.21 axle
Max payload
2,370lb
Highest payload offered this model year, not necessarily with this engine.
GCWR
13,300lb
Truck + trailer + everything in both, combined.
Horsepower
305hp
Torque
269lb-ft

Full breakdown: 2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity

Max towing by year

YearMax towingWith engineMax payload
202511,580 lb3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output)2,370 lb
202412,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,320 lb
202312,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,300 lb
202212,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,300 lb
202112,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,300 lb
202012,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,300 lb
201912,750 lb5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque2,300 lb

Generations and what changed

5th generation (DT) · 20192025

6x139.7mm bolt pattern, 77.8mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 lug studs.

The DT generation is six-lug. The Ram 1500 Classic sold alongside it from 2019-2024 is five-lug (5x139.7mm) — check the hub, not the model year.

4th generation (DS) / 1500 Classic · 20132024

5x139.7mm bolt pattern, 77.8mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 lug studs.

Sold as the Ram 1500 Classic from 2019 through 2024 alongside the newer DT.

Common questions

How much can a Ram 1500 tow?

Across 2019-2025, the Ram 1500 tops out at 12,750 lb with the 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque in the 2024 model year, configured as Quad Cab 4x2, 3.92 axle, Max Tow Package. Base engines in the same years are rated closer to 7,730 lb.

Which Ram 1500 engine tows the most?

The 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque carries the highest rating at 12,750 lb. Engine choice matters less than configuration, though — a four-wheel-drive crew cab with the wrong axle ratio can give up several thousand pounds against the advertised maximum for the same engine.

What is the payload of a Ram 1500?

Maximum payload ranges from 2,300 to 2,370 lb depending on model year and configuration. The exact figure for your truck is on the yellow tire and loading label in the driver's door jamb.

Related

Check your door jamb. The figures here are the maximum ratings for a properly equipped truck in its best towing configuration. Your specific truck's cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and options all lower it. The certification label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual are the authority for your vehicle. Source: Ram 2025 1500 Towing & Payload Chart. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.