2023 Ram 1500 Classic 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2023 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT run from 8,000 - 10,620 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2023 towing guide publications. Citations for 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT available below.

2023 Ram 1500
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT RANGE
8,000 - 10,620 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,810 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,975 LBS
Towing data

2023 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2023 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,460 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,430 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,290 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,750 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,260 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,390 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,240 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,210 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,520 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,490 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,340 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,810 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,310 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X2 REG ST 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,620 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,440 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,390 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,020 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · SSV
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,270 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,180 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,460 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,090 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,560 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,000 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,110 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 15,850 lbs 10,080 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,430 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,060 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,030 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD ST 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,330 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,200 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,160 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,620 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,030 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
RAM 1500 4X4 REG ST 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,420 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,490 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,250 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 · ST
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.6
ram-1500-ds-towing-guide.pdf
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Ground rules behind every 2023 Ram towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2023 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2023 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. 2023 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2023 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2023 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. 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
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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2019 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE
Range: 6,490 - 10,710 lbs
Max rating 10,710 LBS
2020 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE
Range: 8,020 - 10,680 lbs
Max rating 10,680 LBS
2021 5.7L V8 MDS VVT ENGINE
Range: 8,000 - 10,610 lbs
Max rating 10,610 LBS
2022 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
Range: 8,000 - 10,620 lbs
Max rating 10,620 LBS
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Data sources

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2023 Ram 1500 Classic Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 1-5
PDF Creation Date 2022-11-02