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2020 RAM 3500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

14,970lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 11,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
14,970 lb
80% rule
Up to 11,976 lb
Margin
3,070 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
196% of 6,056 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 11,976 lbRating: 14,970 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 11,976 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
14,970 lb
80% of the rating
11,976 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 11,976 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbYes
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbSome, up to 11,976 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 14,970 lb: Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, $35,345.

2020 RAM 3500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,970 lb4,644 lb10,700 lb6,056 lb$35,345
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,970 lb4,641 lb10,700 lb6,060 lb$39,345
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,970 lb4,641 lb10,700 lb6,060 lb$39,345
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD14,620 lb4,595 lb11,000 lb6,404 lb$38,145
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD14,620 lb4,598 lb11,000 lb6,402 lb$42,145
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD14,620 lb4,598 lb11,000 lb6,402 lb$42,145
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,540 lb4,214 lb10,700 lb6,069 lb to 6,801 lb$43,700
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,540 lb4,214 lb10,700 lb6,069 lb to 6,801 lb$43,700
Laramie Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,480 lb4,155 lb10,700 lb6,545 lb$50,800
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,460 lb4,536 lb11,100 lb6,565 lb$43,900
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,460 lb4,536 lb11,100 lb6,565 lb$43,900
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,440 lb4,111 lb10,700 lb6,589 lb$38,800
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,440 lb4,516 lb11,100 lb6,583 lb$39,000
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,410 lb4,485 lb11,100 lb6,616 lb$51,000
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L2WD14,400 lb4,077 lb10,700 lb6,622 lb$58,100
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,280 lb4,255 lb11,000 lb6,744 lb$46,600
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,280 lb4,255 lb11,000 lb6,744 lb$46,600
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,270 lb4,242 lb11,000 lb6,758 lb$41,700
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,220 lb4,300 lb11,100 lb6,800 lb$58,300
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,180 lb4,150 lb11,000 lb6,850 lb$53,700
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,170 lb4,243 lb11,100 lb6,857 lb$62,800
Limited Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,160 lb3,832 lb10,700 lb6,868 lb$63,100
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,090 lb4,462 lb11,400 lb6,937 lb$46,800
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,090 lb4,462 lb11,400 lb6,937 lb$46,800
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,070 lb4,444 lb11,400 lb6,956 lb$41,900
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,020 lb3,991 lb11,000 lb7,009 lb$61,000
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD13,980 lb4,358 lb11,400 lb7,042 lb$53,900
Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD13,960 lb4,337 lb11,400 lb7,063 lb$48,100
Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD13,960 lb4,337 lb11,400 lb7,063 lb$48,100
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD13,850 lb4,223 lb11,400 lb7,177 lb$55,200
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD13,840 lb4,211 lb11,400 lb6,418 lb to 7,190 lb$61,200
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD13,780 lb4,153 lb11,400 lb6,418 lb to 7,247 lb$65,700
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD13,770 lb4,149 lb11,400 lb6,418 lb to 7,251 lb$62,500
Limited Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD13,770 lb3,745 lb11,000 lb6,418 lb to 7,255 lb$66,000
Limited Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD13,490 lb3,865 lb11,400 lb6,418 lb to 7,536 lb$67,500

No rating listed: 34 trims.

Max rating by year

05,00010,00015,00020,00025,00020122015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2012 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2013: 18,200 lb to 13,950 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 13,950 lb to 11,910 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 11,910 lb to 12,880 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 12,880 lb to 14,990 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 14,990 lb to 14,970 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 14,970 lb to 15,110 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 15,110 lb to 20,020 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 20,020 lb to 23,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 23,000 lb to 24,080 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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