2024 RAM 3500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
23,000lb
- Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, 2WD.
- Base trim: 15,570 lb.
Trailer check
Yes. 18,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 23,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 18,400 lb
- Margin
- 4,600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- V, over 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 23,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 18,400 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 | Yes |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | Yes |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 23,000 lb: Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, $49,065.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | N/A | 2WD | 23,000 lb | 4,380 lb | 11,500 lb | 6,069 lb to 7,121 lb | $49,065 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | N/A | RWD | 23,000 lb | 4,994 lb | 11,500 lb | 6,069 lb to 7,461 lb | $61,180 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | N/A | 2WD | 20,980 lb | 4,559 lb | 11,500 lb | 6,069 lb to 6,942 lb | $49,065 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 20,230 lb | 4,989 lb | 11,800 lb | 6,418 lb to 7,697 lb | $64,110 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6.7L | 4WD | 20,200 lb | 4,875 lb | 11,800 lb | 6,418 lb to 7,727 lb | $73,425 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 6.7L | 4WD | 20,060 lb | 4,741 lb | 11,800 lb | 6,418 lb to 7,861 lb | $77,625 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 20,010 lb | 5,296 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 7,917 lb | $64,315 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box | 6.7L | 4WD | 19,980 lb | 5,228 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 7,945 lb | $73,630 |
| Laramie Mega Cab 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 19,900 lb | 5,162 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 8,025 lb | $65,625 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.7L | 4WD | 19,870 lb | 5,115 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 8,058 lb | $77,575 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box | 6.7L | 4WD | 19,830 lb | 5,156 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 8,097 lb | $74,940 |
| Limited Mega Cab 4WD | 6.7L | 4WD | 19,700 lb | 4,961 lb | 12,300 lb | 6,418 lb to 8,227 lb | $79,140 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 2WD | 15,570 lb | 4,643 lb | 10,700 lb | 6,057 lb | $46,255 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 15,220 lb | 4,595 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,405 lb | $51,890 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 15,210 lb | 4,587 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,413 lb | $49,080 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,190 lb | 4,270 lb | 10,700 lb | 6,069 lb to 6,801 lb | $49,795 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,130 lb | 4,209 lb | 10,700 lb | 6,069 lb to 6,801 lb | $53,515 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,130 lb | 4,209 lb | 10,700 lb | 6,069 lb to 6,801 lb | $53,515 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,050 lb | 4,530 lb | 11,100 lb | 6,570 lb | $53,715 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,050 lb | 4,523 lb | 11,100 lb | 6,577 lb | $61,385 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,030 lb | 4,500 lb | 11,100 lb | 6,599 lb | $49,995 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,870 lb | 4,243 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,757 lb | $52,725 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,840 lb | 4,217 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,784 lb | $56,440 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,840 lb | 4,217 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,784 lb | $56,440 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,680 lb | 4,452 lb | 11,400 lb | 6,948 lb | $56,645 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,680 lb | 4,452 lb | 11,400 lb | 6,948 lb | $56,645 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,660 lb | 4,436 lb | 11,400 lb | 6,964 lb | $52,925 |
No rating listed: 30 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2013: 18,200 lb to 13,950 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 13,950 lb to 11,910 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 11,910 lb to 12,880 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 12,880 lb to 14,990 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 14,990 lb to 14,970 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 14,970 lb to 15,110 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 15,110 lb to 20,020 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 20,020 lb to 23,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 23,000 lb to 24,080 lb.
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