2023 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2023 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 2023 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

The 2023 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 - 10,620 lbs

Highest Capacity

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT

Range: 8,000 - 10,620 lbs

Peak published max 10,620 LBS

3.6L V6 VVT

Range: 4,350 - 7,660 lbs

Peak published max 7,660 LBS

Ram 1500

6,170 - 12,750 lbs

Highest Capacity

5.7L V8 MDS VVT BSG

Range: 7,810 - 12,750 lbs

Peak published max 12,750 LBS

3.0L V6 TURBO DIESEL

Range: 7,710 - 12,560 lbs

Peak published max 12,560 LBS

5.7L V8 MDS VVT

Range: 8,120 - 11,600 lbs

Peak published max 11,600 LBS

6.2L SUPERCHARGED V8

Range: Up to 8,100 lbs

Peak published max 8,100 LBS

3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG

Range: 6,170 - 7,740 lbs

Peak published max 7,740 LBS

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

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GUIDE FINE PRINT

Calculation assumptions for the 2023 Ram guide.

These assumptions define how Ram calculates the published payload and towing values. They apply to every row in the 2023 towing charts.

 FIG. 2023 LOAD Weight Assumptions Pre-loaded weights baked into every rating  Passenger weight:   300 lbs assumed occupant weight.
 Options weight:   100 lbs assumed factory-installed options.
 Tongue weight:   10% of gross trailer weight for conventional hitch.
 

FIG. 2023 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.

FIG. 2023 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.

FIG. 2023 WARNWarningsManufacturer 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. 2023 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2023 towing guide

GVWR is 6800 LBS with P265/70R17 Tire (Sales Code TTY) p.6
Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.6
All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.6
Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.6
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.6
Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.6
GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.6
Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.6
Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.6
Options Weight = 100 lb p.6
Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.6
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.6

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2023 overview.

Show source pages for the 2023 guide

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2023 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

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