2020 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,340lb
- Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 4,750 lb.
- Top 15% of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 9,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 11,340 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 9,072 lb
- Margin
- 2,340 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 11,340 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 9,072 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 9,072 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,340 lb: Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, $54,640.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,340 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $54,640 |
| Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,240 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $54,940 |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 10,650 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Crew Cab SLT 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 6 1/3 ft 2WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 9,180 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 8,240 lb | 1,602 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,198 lb | $35,145 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,730 lb | 2,302 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,798 lb | $32,145 |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,440 lb | 1,805 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,096 lb | $44,740 |
| Rebel Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,330 lb | 1,599 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,202 lb | $45,440 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,008 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,792 lb | $36,690 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,008 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,792 lb | $36,690 |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 1,901 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,899 lb | $40,790 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,630 lb | 1,991 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,878 lb | $39,390 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,630 lb | 1,991 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,878 lb | $39,390 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,965 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,935 lb | $39,690 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,965 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,935 lb | $39,690 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,520 lb | 1,928 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,971 lb | $34,945 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,500 lb | 1,880 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,020 lb | $35,245 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,500 lb | 1,868 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,032 lb | $43,490 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,480 lb | 1,848 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,052 lb | $43,790 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,082 lb | $42,890 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,763 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,137 lb | $43,190 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,340 lb | 1,708 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,192 lb | $51,140 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,330 lb | 1,704 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,196 lb | $53,715 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,330 lb | 1,694 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,208 lb | $53,715 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,290 lb | 1,659 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,241 lb | $51,440 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,190 lb | 1,554 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,346 lb | $54,640 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,150 lb | 1,513 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,387 lb | $54,940 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 4,750 lb | 1,903 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,697 lb to 5,020 lb | $28,200 |
| Classic Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,740 lb | 1,580 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,720 lb to 5,232 lb | $32,800 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,740 lb | 1,578 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,722 lb to 5,232 lb | $32,800 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,550 lb | 1,879 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,921 lb | $36,145 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,550 lb | 1,872 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,928 lb | $36,145 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,530 lb | 1,923 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,877 lb | $32,105 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,530 lb | 1,923 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,905 lb | $32,105 to $34,305 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab SB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,500 lb | 1,828 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,971 lb | $38,795 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab SB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,500 lb | 1,809 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,990 lb | $38,795 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab SB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,470 lb | 1,867 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,933 lb | $34,775 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab SB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,470 lb | 1,865 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,963 lb | $34,775 to $36,875 |
| Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 4,960 lb to 9,160 lb | 1,507 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,518 lb to 5,020 lb | $28,200 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 4,960 lb to 9,160 lb | 1,505 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,520 lb to 5,020 lb | $28,200 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,550 lb to 10,410 lb | 1,708 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,892 lb to 5,232 lb | $32,800 |
| HFE Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 6,730 lb to 10,390 lb | 1,212 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,798 lb | $34,095 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,740 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,060 lb | $35,605 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,410 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,709 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,090 lb | $35,645 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab SB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,715 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,085 lb | $38,405 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,767 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,133 lb | $38,445 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,250 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,673 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,227 lb | $38,745 |
| Classic Crew Cab Tradesman 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,060 lb to 10,090 lb | 1,425 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,375 lb | $38,980 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,380 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,702 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,099 lb | $39,745 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,380 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,660 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,141 lb | $39,745 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,530 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,799 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,001 lb | $40,190 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,530 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,799 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,001 lb | $40,190 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab SB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,360 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,684 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,117 lb | $42,395 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab SB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,360 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,642 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,159 lb | $42,395 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,082 lb | $42,890 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,400 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,763 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,137 lb | $43,190 |
| Laramie Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,440 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,703 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,097 lb | $44,290 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,340 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,704 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,196 lb | $46,990 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,290 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,652 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,248 lb | $47,290 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,220 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,586 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,314 lb | $48,240 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,230 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,588 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,312 lb | $57,215 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,160 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,525 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,375 lb | $57,515 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab SB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,713 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,115 lb | $38,405 to $40,505 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,740 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,088 lb | $35,605 to $37,805 |
No rating listed: 13 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2012: 10,450 lb to 11,500 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 11,500 lb to 10,050 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 10,050 lb to 8,390 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,390 lb to 10,190 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 10,190 lb to 10,450 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 10,450 lb to 11,340 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 11,340 lb to 10,650 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 10,650 lb to 11,340 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 11,340 lb to 11,140 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 12,000 lb | RST Crew Cab 4WD | $44,800 |
| RAM 1500 (this car) | 11,340 lb | Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $54,640 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 11,300 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $38,000 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $33,575 |
| Ford F-150 | 9,300 lb | Raptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box | $53,455 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $30,970 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab 4WD | $29,680 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree