2026 RAM 1500 towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,140lb
- Crew Cab Rebel 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 7,660 lb.
- Top 43% of 19 trucks (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 11,140 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,912 lb
- Margin
- 2,240 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 11,140 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,912 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 8,912 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,140 lb: Crew Cab Rebel 4WD, $65,445.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,140 lb | 1,605 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,496 lb | $65,445 |
| Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 1,392 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,708 lb | $76,705 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 1,392 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,708 lb | $76,705 |
| Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,150 lb | 1,170 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,930 lb | $88,800 |
| Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,120 lb | 1,334 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,767 lb | $76,405 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 3.0L | 4WD | 9,120 lb | 1,334 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,767 lb | $76,405 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 8,380 lb | 1,744 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,157 lb | $53,170 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 8,380 lb | 1,744 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,157 lb | $53,170 |
| Express Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,733 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,168 lb | $47,915 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 8,320 lb | 1,733 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,168 lb | $47,915 |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 8,300 lb | 1,667 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,799 lb to 5,233 lb | $61,480 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 8,160 lb | 1,728 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,373 lb | $56,570 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 8,160 lb | 1,728 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,373 lb | $56,570 |
| Express Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 8,120 lb | 1,748 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $51,315 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 8,120 lb | 1,748 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,353 lb | $51,315 |
| Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,110 lb | 1,672 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,428 lb | $64,880 |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L | 4WD | 8,050 lb | 1,617 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,088 lb to 5,483 lb | $65,325 |
| Express Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,660 lb | 2,365 lb | 7,200 lb | 4,836 lb | $42,025 |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 7,660 lb | 2,365 lb | 7,200 lb | 4,836 lb | $42,025 |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,680 lb | 1,942 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,858 lb | $47,280 |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,680 lb | 1,942 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,858 lb | $47,280 |
| Express Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,570 lb | 1,984 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,917 lb | $44,775 |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,570 lb | 1,984 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,917 lb | $44,775 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,550 lb | 1,919 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,982 lb | $50,030 |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,550 lb | 1,919 lb | 6,900 lb | 4,982 lb | $50,030 |
| Quad Cab Express 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,470 lb | 1,770 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb | $45,425 |
| Crew Cab Express 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,792 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,109 lb | $48,175 |
| Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,792 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,109 lb | $48,175 |
| Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,792 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,109 lb | $48,175 |
| Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,734 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,166 lb | $53,430 |
| Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 6,370 lb | 1,734 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,166 lb | $53,430 |
| Quad Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,470 lb to 11,370 lb | 1,770 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb | $45,425 |
| Quad Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,470 lb to 11,370 lb | 1,739 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb | $50,680 |
| Quad Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,470 lb to 11,370 lb | 1,739 lb | 6,800 lb | 5,031 lb | $50,680 |
No rating listed: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb | King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD | $69,930 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | LT Double Cab RWD | $47,900 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb | Elevation Double Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| Toyota Tundra | 11,450 lb | I Force Max Crewmax Limited | $58,560 |
| RAM 1500 Ramcharger | 11,310 lb | 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | N/A |
| RAM 1500 (this car) | 11,140 lb | Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $65,445 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,795 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree