2024 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,340lb
- Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,760 lb.
- Top 15% of 20 trucks (2024).
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: Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD, $65,245.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,340 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $65,245 |
| Limited Longhorn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,240 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,540 |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $42,555 |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,285 |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,285 |
| Classic Quad Cab Express 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,260 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,305 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,035 |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,190 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,035 |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $45,605 |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,090 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $50,335 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,360 lb | 1,728 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,172 lb | $45,465 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,684 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,216 lb | $50,630 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,684 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,216 lb | $50,630 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,230 lb | 1,596 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,303 lb | $57,930 |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,220 lb | 1,350 lb | 6,433 lb | 5,083 lb | $96,340 |
| TRX Final Edition Crew Cab AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,220 lb | 1,350 lb | N/A | N/A | $117,625 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,190 lb | 1,554 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,346 lb | $65,810 |
| 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 | $54,480 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 2WD | 8,060 lb | 1,428 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,472 lb | $64,690 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 8,020 lb | 1,385 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,515 lb | $66,110 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 5.7L | 4WD | 7,860 lb | 1,421 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,679 lb | $68,540 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,760 lb | 2,321 lb | 7,100 lb | 4,779 lb | $39,420 |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,430 lb | 1,795 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,105 lb | $55,450 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,009 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,791 lb | $44,585 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,740 lb | 2,009 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,791 lb | $44,585 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,650 lb | 2,020 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,880 lb | $42,170 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 2,002 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,898 lb | $47,335 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,640 lb | 2,002 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,898 lb | $47,335 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,520 lb | 1,888 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,012 lb | $54,635 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb | 1,817 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,083 lb | $51,185 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 2WD | 6,330 lb | 1,698 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,202 lb | $61,395 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,180 lb | 1,547 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $65,245 |
| HFE Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 6,740 lb to 10,390 lb | 1,221 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,789 lb | $41,060 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,570 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,830 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,970 lb to 5,232 lb | $43,270 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,480 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,844 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,055 lb | $46,020 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,540 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,808 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,992 lb | $48,435 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,540 lb to 10,260 lb | 1,808 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,992 lb | $48,435 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,180 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,747 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $49,315 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,450 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,817 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,083 lb | $51,185 |
| 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 | $54,480 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,350 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,713 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,187 lb | $58,485 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 7,210 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,579 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,321 lb | $59,300 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,050 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,611 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,490 lb | $61,780 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,930 lb to 11,340 lb | 1,492 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,608 lb | $69,660 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 7,890 lb to 11,240 lb | 1,458 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,642 lb | $69,960 |
No rating listed: 11 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 Crew Cab RWD | $51,400 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,100 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $49,100 |
| RAM 1500 (this car) | 11,340 lb | Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $65,245 |
| Toyota Tundra | 11,200 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $45,500 |
| Ford F-150 | 10,000 lb | Lightning Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Jeep Gladiator | 7,700 lb | Sport Crew Cab 4WD | $37,895 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $39,750 |
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