2025 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2025 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG run from 6,330 - 8,120 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2025 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG available below.

Towing data

2025 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2025 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55	6,900 lbs	1,980 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,610 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
3.21	6,900 lbs	1,980 lbs	11,900 lbs	6,610 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD HFE 6'4" BOX
3.21	6,010 lbs	1,190 lbs	11,900 lbs	6,720 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · HFE
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55	7,200 lbs	2,370 lbs	13,370 lbs	8,120 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
3.55	7,200 lbs	2,370 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,650 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55	6,900 lbs	1,800 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,330 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
3.21	6,900 lbs	1,800 lbs	11,900 lbs	6,330 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55	6,800 lbs	1,810 lbs	12,900 lbs	7,490 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · Tradesman
3.21	6,800 lbs	1,810 lbs	11,900 lbs	6,490 lbs	8-SPD AUTO 850RE · 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.3

ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf

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FIG. 2025 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. 2025 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. 2025 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

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

FIG. 2025 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. 2025 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2025 towing guide

Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.3
All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.3
Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. p.3
Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.3
Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.3
GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.3
Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.3
Passenger Weight = 300 lbs. p.3
Options Weight = 100 lbs. p.3
Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.3
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.3