2021 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,340lb
- Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 4,720 lb.
- Top 24% of 13 trucks (2021).
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: Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,340 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,240 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 10,650 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $41,645 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $44,345 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,040 |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 6 1/3 ft 2WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 9,180 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HFE Crew Cab RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 8,290 lb | 1,747 lb | 6,990 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,243 lb | $42,240 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 8,240 lb | 1,606 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,194 lb | $36,600 to $36,990 |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,220 lb | 1,350 lb | 6,439 lb | 5,089 lb | $70,325 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,190 lb | 1,555 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,345 lb | $57,150 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,180 lb | 1,548 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,353 lb | $56,950 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,740 lb | 2,322 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,778 lb | $32,795 |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,440 lb | 1,805 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,096 lb | $46,120 |
| Rebel Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,330 lb | 1,599 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,202 lb | $46,670 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,008 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,792 lb | $37,290 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,008 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,792 lb | $37,290 |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 1,901 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,899 lb | $41,980 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,630 lb | 1,994 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,906 lb | $39,965 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,630 lb | 1,994 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,906 lb | $39,965 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,991 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,909 lb | $35,945 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,965 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,935 lb | $40,265 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,965 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,935 lb | $40,265 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,540 lb | 2,021 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,878 lb | $35,645 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,500 lb | 1,868 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,032 lb | $45,005 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,480 lb | 1,848 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,052 lb | $45,305 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,082 lb | $43,465 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,763 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,137 lb | $43,765 |
| 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 | $52,280 |
| 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 | $52,580 |
| 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 | $55,780 |
| 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 | $56,080 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 4,720 lb | 1,907 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,693 lb to 5,020 lb | $29,810 |
| Classic Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,710 lb | 1,594 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,705 lb to 5,232 lb | $34,450 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,710 lb | 1,581 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,718 lb to 5,232 lb | $34,450 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,610 lb | 1,941 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,888 lb | $33,990 to $35,800 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,610 lb | 1,928 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,873 lb | $33,600 to $33,990 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,560 lb | 1,882 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,917 lb | $38,145 to $38,640 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,560 lb | 1,879 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,920 lb | $38,145 to $38,640 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,530 lb | 1,884 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,944 lb | $36,690 to $38,400 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,530 lb | 1,871 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,929 lb | $36,300 to $36,690 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 4,510 lb | 1,829 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,971 lb | $40,845 to $41,340 |
| Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 4,940 lb to 9,160 lb | 1,522 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,504 lb to 5,020 lb | $29,510 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 2WD | 4,940 lb to 9,160 lb | 1,509 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,517 lb to 5,020 lb | $29,510 |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,520 lb to 10,410 lb | 1,712 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,888 lb to 5,232 lb | $34,450 |
| HFE Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 6,760 lb to 10,390 lb | 1,243 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,768 lb | $34,645 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,530 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,825 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,975 lb to 5,232 lb | $36,295 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,460 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,838 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,062 lb | $39,145 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,290 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,794 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,106 lb | $39,445 |
| 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 | $40,790 |
| 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 | $40,790 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,082 lb | $43,465 |
| 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 | $43,765 |
| Laramie Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,440 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,703 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,097 lb | $45,480 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,340 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,704 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,196 lb | $48,505 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,290 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,652 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,248 lb | $48,805 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,220 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,586 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,314 lb | $49,620 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,040 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,603 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,497 lb | $60,650 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,970 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,532 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,568 lb | $60,950 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,732 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,096 lb | $40,190 to $41,900 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,060 lb to 10,090 lb | 1,429 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,371 lb | $40,735 to $40,760 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,350 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,719 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,081 lb | $39,800 to $40,190 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,360 lb to 10,190 lb | 1,684 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,116 lb | $44,345 to $44,840 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,370 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,756 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,072 lb | $37,490 to $39,300 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,370 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,743 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,057 lb | $37,100 to $37,490 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 4,380 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,702 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,098 lb | $41,645 to $42,140 |
No rating listed: 17 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 | 11,900 lb | RST Crew Cab 4WD | $47,200 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 11,800 lb | SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,100 |
| RAM 1500 (this car) | 11,340 lb | Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Ford F-150 | 11,200 lb | Limited SuperCrew RWD | $73,105 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $34,125 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | Elevation Crew Cab RWD | $32,200 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab 4WD | $30,080 |
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