2021 Ram 1500 towing capacity.
Published towing ratings for the 2021 Ram 1500 run from 4,350 - 12,750 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.
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Retrieved from official Ram 2021 towing guide publications. Citations available below.
Towing Capacity by Engine
Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2021 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.
The 2021 Ram 1500 was sold as both the 1500 Classic and the redesigned 1500. They use different platforms and towing ratings, so each is shown separately below.
Ram 1500 Classic
4,350 - 10,610 lbs Range: 8,000 - 10,610 lbs
Peak published max 10,610 LBS
Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs
Peak published max 7,660 LBS
Ram 1500
6,290 - 12,750 lbs Range: 7,940 - 12,750 lbs
Peak published max 12,750 LBS
Range: 7,780 - 12,560 lbs
Peak published max 12,560 LBS
Range: 8,200 - 11,650 lbs
Peak published max 11,650 LBS
Range: Up to 8,290 lbs
Peak published max 8,290 LBS
Range: Up to 8,100 lbs
Peak published max 8,100 LBS
Range: 6,290 - 7,740 lbs
Peak published max 7,740 LBS
Range: Up to 6,760 lbs
Peak published max 6,760 LBS
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Data sources
These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2021 overview.