2023 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,340lb
- Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,740 lb.
- Top 23% of 18 trucks (2023).
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 | 3.6L 6cyl | 2WD | 10,650 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Regular Cab Tradesman 8 ft 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,410 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $40,855 |
| Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $43,655 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,585 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,585 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $43,555 |
| Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,755 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48,285 |
| Classic Crew Cab Warlock 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $43,855 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $48,585 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,687 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,214 lb | $49,165 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,687 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,214 lb | $49,165 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,230 lb | 1,717 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,183 lb | $43,950 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,230 lb | 1,600 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,300 lb | $56,415 |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,220 lb | 1,350 lb | 6,435 lb | 5,085 lb | $84,355 to $84,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,190 lb | 1,558 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,343 lb | $64,295 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,130 lb | 1,691 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,409 lb | $53,015 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 2WD | 8,060 lb | 1,431 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,470 lb | $63,175 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,020 lb | 1,389 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,512 lb | $64,595 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 4WD | 7,870 lb | 1,434 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,666 lb | $67,025 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,740 lb | 2,335 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,765 lb | $37,905 |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,430 lb | 1,799 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,102 lb | $53,935 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,750 lb | 2,021 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,780 lb | $43,120 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,750 lb | 2,021 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,780 lb | $43,120 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 2,004 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,897 lb | $45,870 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 2,004 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,897 lb | $45,870 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,530 lb | 1,891 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,009 lb | $53,120 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,490 lb | 2,025 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,876 lb | $40,655 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb | 1,815 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,085 lb | $49,720 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,340 lb | 1,701 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,199 lb | $59,880 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,180 lb | 1,548 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $63,730 |
| HFE Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 6,760 lb to 10,390 lb | 1,239 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,772 lb | $39,545 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,530 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,837 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,963 lb to 5,232 lb | $41,755 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,846 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,055 lb | $44,505 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,540 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,809 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,992 lb | $46,970 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,540 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,809 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,992 lb | $46,970 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,810 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,748 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $47,800 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,815 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,085 lb | $49,720 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,130 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,691 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,409 lb | $53,015 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,350 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,716 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,185 lb | $56,970 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,210 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,580 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,321 lb | $57,785 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,050 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,614 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,486 lb | $60,265 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,930 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,493 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,608 lb | $68,145 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,890 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,459 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,641 lb | $68,445 |
No rating listed: 20 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 | 13,300 lb | RST Double Cab 4WD | $52,300 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $50,200 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $44,470 |
| RAM 1500 (this car) | 11,340 lb | Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Ford F-150 | 10,000 lb | Tremor SuperCrew 4WD | $61,330 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab RWD | $29,570 |
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