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2026 RAM 2500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

15,810lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 12,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
15,810 lb
80% rule
Up to 12,648 lb
Margin
3,210 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%: 12,648 lbRating: 15,810 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 12,648 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
15,810 lb
80% of the rating
12,648 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 12,648 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 lbSome, up to 12,648 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 15,810 lb: Laramie Mega Cab 4WD, $79,750.

2026 RAM 2500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD6.7L4WD15,810 lb2,903 lb11,040 lb6,323 lb to 8,137 lb$79,750
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,640 lb3,935 lb10,000 lb6,066 lb$46,855
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,570 lb3,865 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,493 lb$50,605
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,570 lb3,865 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,493 lb$50,605
Limited Mega Cab 4WD6.7L4WD15,420 lb2,542 lb11,040 lb6,323 lb to 8,499 lb$92,050
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box6.7L4WD15,420 lb2,542 lb11,040 lb6,323 lb to 8,499 lb$92,050
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,340 lb3,626 lb10,000 lb6,374 lb$49,785
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,320 lb3,607 lb10,000 lb6,394 lb$50,475
Black Express Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,320 lb3,607 lb10,000 lb6,394 lb$50,475
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,320 lb3,611 lb10,000 lb6,390 lb$53,535
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,320 lb3,611 lb10,000 lb6,390 lb$53,535
Laramie Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,220 lb3,514 lb10,000 lb6,487 lb$62,310
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,210 lb3,502 lb10,000 lb6,499 lb$54,225
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,210 lb3,502 lb10,000 lb6,499 lb$54,225
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,471 lb10,000 lb6,530 lb$50,675
Black Express Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,471 lb10,000 lb6,530 lb$50,675
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,469 lb10,000 lb6,532 lb$54,425
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,180 lb3,469 lb10,000 lb6,532 lb$54,425
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,080 lb3,374 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,627 lb$62,510
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD15,030 lb3,321 lb10,000 lb6,680 lb$53,405
Warlock 4dr Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD15,030 lb3,321 lb10,000 lb6,680 lb$53,405
Black Express Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD15,030 lb3,321 lb10,000 lb6,680 lb$53,405
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,970 lb3,258 lb10,000 lb6,742 lb$57,155
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,970 lb3,258 lb10,000 lb6,742 lb$57,155
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,850 lb3,142 lb10,000 lb6,859 lb$57,355
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,850 lb3,142 lb10,000 lb6,859 lb$57,355
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,830 lb3,123 lb10,000 lb6,877 lb$65,240
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,820 lb3,114 lb10,000 lb6,886 lb$53,605
Black Express Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,820 lb3,114 lb10,000 lb6,886 lb$53,605
Limited Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,770 lb3,058 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,942 lb$74,610
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L2WD14,770 lb3,058 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,942 lb$74,610
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,750 lb3,037 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,964 lb$74,320
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,750 lb3,037 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,964 lb$74,320
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,720 lb3,011 lb10,000 lb6,989 lb$65,440
Rebel Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,700 lb2,992 lb10,000 lb7,008 lb$69,755
Limited Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,490 lb2,782 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,219 lb$77,540
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,490 lb2,782 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,219 lb$77,540
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,440 lb2,728 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,272 lb$77,250
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD14,440 lb2,728 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,272 lb$77,250
Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD10,590 lb1,533 lb8,565 lb7,032 lb$69,755

No rating listed: 11 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
RAM 2500 (this car)15,810 lbLaramie Mega Cab 4WD$79,750
Ford F-15013,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930

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