2025 RAM 2500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
15,680lb
- Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, 6.7L.
- Base trim: 15,550 lb.
Trailer check
Yes. 12,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 15,680 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 12,544 lb
- Margin
- 3,180 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
- 15,680 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 12,544 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 | Some, up to 12,544 lb |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 15,680 lb: Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, $78,540.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Mega Cab 4WD | 6.7L | 4WD | 15,680 lb | 2,903 lb | 11,040 lb | 6,323 lb to 8,137 lb | $78,540 |
| Limited Mega Cab 4WD | 6.7L | 4WD | 15,680 lb | N/A | 11,040 lb | N/A | $90,205 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box | 6.7L | 4WD | 15,680 lb | N/A | 11,040 lb | N/A | $90,205 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 2WD | 15,550 lb | 3,936 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,064 lb | $45,565 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 2WD | 15,550 lb | 3,936 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,064 lb | $49,465 |
| Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 2WD | 15,550 lb | 3,936 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,064 lb | $49,465 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 15,240 lb | 3,628 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,372 lb | $48,495 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 15,240 lb | 3,628 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,372 lb | $52,395 |
| Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 15,240 lb | 3,628 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,372 lb | $52,395 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,220 lb | 3,607 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $49,185 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,220 lb | 3,606 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $53,085 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,220 lb | 3,606 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $53,085 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,220 lb | 3,606 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $61,500 |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,220 lb | 3,606 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $73,165 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6.4L | 2WD | 15,220 lb | 3,606 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,394 lb | $73,165 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,080 lb | 3,471 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,530 lb | $49,385 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,080 lb | 3,470 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,530 lb | $53,285 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,080 lb | 3,470 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,530 lb | $53,285 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,080 lb | 3,470 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,530 lb | $61,700 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.4L | RWD | 15,080 lb | 3,470 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,530 lb | $73,365 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,321 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $52,115 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $56,015 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $56,015 |
| Laramie Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $64,430 |
| Rebel Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $68,645 |
| Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 1,885 lb | 8,565 lb | 6,680 lb | $68,645 |
| Limited Crew Cab 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $76,095 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,930 lb | 3,320 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,680 lb | $76,095 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,720 lb | 3,114 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,886 lb | $52,315 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,720 lb | 3,114 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,886 lb | $56,215 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,720 lb | 3,114 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,886 lb | $56,215 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,720 lb | 3,114 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,886 lb | $64,630 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.4L | 4WD | 14,720 lb | 3,114 lb | 10,000 lb | 6,886 lb | $76,295 |
No rating listed: 13 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM 2500 (this car) | 15,680 lb | Laramie Mega Cab 4WD | $78,540 |
| Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $41,760 |
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.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree