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.
Full breakdown: 2025 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Max towing by year
| Year | Max towing | With engine | Max payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,580 lb | 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output) | 2,370 lb |
| 2024 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,320 lb |
| 2023 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,300 lb |
| 2022 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,300 lb |
| 2021 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,300 lb |
| 2020 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,300 lb |
| 2019 | 12,750 lb | 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 2,300 lb |
Generations and what changed
5th generation (DT) · 2019–2025
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 · 2013–2024
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.