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2024 RAM 2500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

20,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 16,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
20,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 16,000 lb
Margin
4,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 16,000 lbRating: 20,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 16,000 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
20,000 lb
80% of the rating
16,000 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 16,000 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 lbYes

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 20,000 lb: Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box, $51,810.

2024 RAM 2500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' BoxN/A4WD20,000 lb2,773 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,250 lb$51,810
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.7L4WD18,590 lb3,081 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,766 lb$71,995
Limited Crew Cab 4WD6.7L4WD18,030 lb3,018 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,823 lb$75,720
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WDN/A4WD17,970 lb2,171 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,828 lb$56,540
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WDN/A4WD17,970 lb2,171 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,828 lb$56,540
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box6.7L4WD15,860 lb2,824 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 8,010 lb$73,510
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,620 lb3,999 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb$45,250
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,560 lb3,937 lb10,000 lb6,064 lb$48,880
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,310 lb3,681 lb10,000 lb6,320 lb$48,180
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,310 lbN/AN/A6,320 lb$51,810
Limited Mega Cab 4WD6.7L4WD15,260 lb2,776 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 8,099 lb$77,235
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lbN/AN/A6,447 lb$48,870
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lbN/AN/A6,447 lb$53,410
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,553 lb10,000 lb6,447 lb$53,410
Laramie Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lbN/AN/A6,447 lb$60,880
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,140 lb3,517 lb10,000 lb6,484 lb$49,070
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,050 lb3,429 lb10,000 lb6,570 lb$61,080
Rebel Crew Cab 4WD6.7L 6cyl4WD15,020 lb2,298 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,703 lb$67,725 to $68,225
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,970 lb3,344 lb10,000 lb6,656 lb$51,800
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,850 lb3,228 lb10,000 lb6,773 lb$56,340
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,850 lb3,228 lb10,000 lb6,773 lb$56,340
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,810 lb3,181 lb10,000 lb6,819 lb$63,805
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,790 lb3,161 lb10,000 lb6,839 lb$52,000
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WDN/A4WD14,680 lb3,060 lb10,000 lb6,940 lb$64,010
Laramie Mega Cab 4WDN/A4WD14,580 lb2,959 lb10,000 lb7,042 lb$65,320
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' BoxN/A4WD14,480 lb2,853 lb10,000 lb7,147 lb$72,195
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WDN/A4WD14,470 lb2,841 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,160 lb$75,670
Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD9,360 lb1,728 lb8,565 lb6,838 lb$68,225

No rating listed: 13 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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
RAM 2500 (this car)20,000 lbLone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box$51,810
Ford F-15010,000 lbLightning Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WDN/A

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.

How values are checked