2022 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2022 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE run from 8,160 - 11,590 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2022 towing guide publications. Citations for 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE available below.

2022 Ram 1500
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE RANGE
8,160 - 11,590 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,940 LBS
MAX GCWR
17,000 LBS
Towing data

2022 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2022 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,520 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,520 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,420 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,420 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,540 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,540 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,440 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,440 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,590 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,590 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,490 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,930 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,490 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,260 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,260 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,850 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,160 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,310 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,800 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,210 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,340 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.92 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 17,000 lbs 11,340 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,240 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-GERMANY) · Tradesman
3.21 7,100 lbs 1,940 lbs 13,900 lbs 8,240 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP75 TRANS (BUY-US) · Tradesman
LOADING ASSUMPTIONS TONGUE WEIGHT
10% OF TRAILER
Conventional hitch
OCCUPANT + OPTIONS DEDUCTIONS
400 LBS
300 passenger + 100 options
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow rating standard
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.8
ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf
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Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2022 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2022 LOAD Published Assumptions

Weights Ram already counted in every number

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2022 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
FIG. 2022 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2022 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight.
FIG. 2022 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2022 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.8
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.8
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.8
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.8
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.8
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.8
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.8
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.8
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.8
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight. p.8
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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Range: 7,820 - 12,750 lbs
Max rating 12,750 LBS
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Range: 7,760 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
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Range: Up to 8,100 lbs
Max rating 8,100 LBS
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Range: 6,120 - 7,700 lbs
Max rating 7,700 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

See how the 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE compares across other Ram 1500 model years.

2019 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
Range: 8,140 - 11,610 lbs
Max rating 11,610 LBS
2020 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
Range: 8,180 - 11,620 lbs
Max rating 11,620 LBS
2021 5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 8,200 - 11,650 lbs
Max rating 11,650 LBS
2023 5.7L V8 MDS VVT
Range: 8,120 - 11,600 lbs
Max rating 11,600 LBS
2024 5.7L V8 MDS VVT
Range: 8,300 - 11,650 lbs
Max rating 11,650 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

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2022 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2021-07-14