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2023 RAM 2500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

17,300lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 13,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
17,300 lb
80% rule
Up to 13,840 lb
Margin
3,500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
199% of 6,946 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%: 13,840 lbRating: 17,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 13,840 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
17,300 lb
80% of the rating
13,840 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 13,840 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 13,840 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 17,300 lb: Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box, $74,690.

2023 RAM 2500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.7L4WD17,300 lb3,055 lb10,000 lb6,946 lb$74,690
Limited Crew Cab 4WD6.7L4WD16,360 lb2,955 lb10,000 lb7,046 lb$78,585
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,620 lb3,999 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb$46,715
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,560 lb3,937 lb10,000 lb6,064 lb$51,245
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,560 lb3,937 lb10,000 lb6,064 lb$51,245
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,210 lb3,681 lb10,000 lb6,319 lb$49,645
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,648 lb10,000 lb6,353 lb$50,335
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box6.7L4WD15,160 lb2,831 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,169 lb$74,890
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,100 lb3,572 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,050 lb$54,175
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,100 lb3,572 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,050 lb$54,175
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,090 lb3,560 lb10,000 lb6,440 lb$55,775
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,090 lb3,560 lb10,000 lb6,440 lb$55,775
Laramie Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,060 lb3,528 lb10,000 lb6,472 lb$64,145
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,050 lb3,517 lb10,000 lb6,483 lb$50,535
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,389 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,611 lb$55,975
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,389 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,611 lb$55,975
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,388 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,612 lb$64,345
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,870 lb3,345 lb10,000 lb6,656 lb$53,265
Limited Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,770 lb3,237 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,764 lb$72,630
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,760 lb3,234 lb10,000 lb6,766 lb$58,705
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,760 lb3,234 lb10,000 lb6,766 lb$58,705
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,700 lb3,166 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,834 lb$68,855
Power Wagon Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,670 lb3,136 lb10,000 lb6,864 lb$70,565
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,660 lb3,135 lb10,000 lb6,865 lb$67,070
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L2WD14,640 lb3,347 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,653 lb$68,755
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,630 lb3,099 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,901 lb$72,325
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,600 lb3,162 lb10,000 lb6,839 lb$53,465
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,570 lb3,042 lb10,000 lb6,958 lb$58,905
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,570 lb3,042 lb10,000 lb6,958 lb$58,905
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,540 lb3,014 lb10,000 lb6,986 lb$67,275
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD6.7L4WD14,490 lb2,783 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,218 lb$78,535
Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,460 lb2,933 lb10,000 lb7,067 lb$57,390
Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,460 lb2,933 lb10,000 lb7,067 lb$57,390
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,440 lb2,913 lb10,000 lb7,087 lb$68,585
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,330 lb2,805 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,196 lb$76,205
Limited Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,250 lb2,719 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,281 lb$80,100
Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD10,520 lb1,564 lb8,565 lb7,001 lb$70,565

No rating listed: 12 trims.

Max rating by year

05,00010,00015,00020,00020122015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2012 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 11,400 lb to 11,860 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 11,860 lb to 11,870 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 11,870 lb to 11,890 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 11,890 lb to 12,830 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 12,830 lb to 15,080 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 15,080 lb to 18,080 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 18,080 lb to 15,540 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 15,540 lb to 17,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 17,300 lb to 20,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 20,000 lb to 15,680 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 15,680 lb to 15,810 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
RAM 2500 (this car)17,300 lbLonghorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box$74,690
Ford F-15010,000 lbTremor SuperCrew 4WD$61,330

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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