2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2016 Ram 3500 tows 10,830 - 31,210 lbs depending on engine, cab, drivetrain, wheel class, axle ratio, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

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2016 TOWING RANGE
10,830 - 31,210 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
7,970 LBS
MAX GCWR
39,100 LBS
2016 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins HO Diesel

16,660 - 31,210 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,660 lbs Base7,972 lbsBase F/R4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,360 lbs Base7,972 lbsBase F/R4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,030 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,860 lbs Base7,972 lbsBase F/R4,687 lbs / 3,285 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,380 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,210 lbs Base7,616 lbsBase F/R4,677 lbs / 2,939 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,310 lbs Base8,319 lbsBase F/R4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,010 lbs Base8,319 lbsBase F/R4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,510 lbs Base8,319 lbsBase F/R4,976 lbs / 3,343 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,330 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,860 lbs Base7,972 lbsBase F/R4,971 lbs / 3,001 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,020 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,350 lbs Base7,483 lbsBase F/R4,552 lbs / 2,931 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 3,920 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,050 lbs Base7,775 lbsBase F/R4,810 lbs / 2,965 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.3
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,420 lbs Base8,208 lbsBase F/R4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,120 lbs Base8,208 lbsBase F/R4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,790 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,620 lbs Base8,208 lbsBase F/R4,732 lbs / 3,475 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,790 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,020 lbs Base7,813 lbsBase F/R4,703 lbs / 3,110 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,120 lbs Base8,513 lbsBase F/R5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 33,800 lbs 24,820 lbs Base8,513 lbsBase F/R5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,490 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,320 lbs Base8,513 lbsBase F/R5,002 lbs / 3,510 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,130 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,660 lbs Base8,175 lbsBase F/R5,013 lbs / 3,161 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 39,100 lbs 31,210 lbs Base7,423 lbsBase F/R4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,910 lbs Base7,423 lbsBase F/R4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,580 lbs 29,300 lbs 21,410 lbs Base7,423 lbsBase F/R4,369 lbs / 3,054 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,040 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,770 lbs Base7,061 lbsBase F/R4,349 lbs / 2,712 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,830 lbs Base7,800 lbsBase F/R4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,530 lbs Base7,800 lbsBase F/R4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,200 lbs 29,300 lbs 21,030 lbs Base7,800 lbsBase F/R4,658 lbs / 3,143 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,420 lbs Base7,415 lbsBase F/R4,627 lbs / 2,788 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

15,420 - 22,550 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs Base7,827 lbsBase F/R4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,000 lbs Base7,827 lbsBase F/R4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,130 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,960 lbs Base7,870 lbsBase F/R4,608 lbs / 3,263 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,000 lbs Base7,827 lbsBase F/R4,572 lbs / 3,255 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,130 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base7,870 lbsBase F/R4,608 lbs / 3,263 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,530 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,360 lbs Base7,471 lbsBase F/R4,562 lbs / 2,909 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,490 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,320 lbs Base7,514 lbsBase F/R4,598 lbs / 2,917 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,660 lbs Base8,172 lbsBase F/R4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,660 lbs Base8,172 lbsBase F/R4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,780 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,610 lbs Base8,216 lbsBase F/R4,897 lbs / 3,319 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,830 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,660 lbs Base8,172 lbsBase F/R4,860 lbs / 3,313 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,780 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,610 lbs Base8,216 lbsBase F/R4,897 lbs / 3,319 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,480 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,010 lbs Base7,825 lbsBase F/R4,854 lbs / 2,970 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,430 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,960 lbs Base7,868 lbsBase F/R4,891 lbs / 2,977 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,160 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,490 lbs Base7,338 lbsBase F/R4,441 lbs / 2,897 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,120 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,450 lbs Base7,382 lbsBase F/R4,475 lbs / 2,906 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 4,070 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,200 lbs Base7,628 lbsBase F/R4,698 lbs / 2,931 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 4,030 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,160 lbs Base7,672 lbsBase F/R4,734 lbs / 2,938 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.3
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,770 lbs Base8,063 lbsBase F/R4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,770 lbs Base8,063 lbsBase F/R4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,890 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,720 lbs Base8,106 lbsBase F/R4,654 lbs / 3,452 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,940 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,770 lbs Base8,063 lbsBase F/R4,619 lbs / 3,444 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,890 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,720 lbs Base8,106 lbsBase F/R4,654 lbs / 3,452 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,930 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,160 lbs Base7,668 lbsBase F/R4,590 lbs / 3,079 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,890 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,120 lbs Base7,711 lbsBase F/R4,625 lbs / 3,087 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,460 lbs Base8,366 lbsBase F/R4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,460 lbs Base8,366 lbsBase F/R4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,590 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,420 lbs Base8,409 lbsBase F/R4,924 lbs / 3,485 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,630 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,460 lbs Base8,366 lbsBase F/R4,887 lbs / 3,478 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,590 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,420 lbs Base8,409 lbsBase F/R4,924 lbs / 3,485 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,270 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,800 lbs Base8,028 lbsBase F/R4,898 lbs / 3,129 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,230 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,760 lbs Base8,072 lbsBase F/R4,935 lbs / 3,136 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,550 lbs Base7,278 lbsBase F/R4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,550 lbs Base7,278 lbsBase F/R4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,680 lbs 26,300 lbs 18,510 lbs Base7,321 lbsBase F/R4,294 lbs / 3,027 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,720 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,550 lbs Base7,278 lbsBase F/R4,260 lbs / 3,018 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,680 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,510 lbs Base7,321 lbsBase F/R4,294 lbs / 3,027 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,180 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,910 lbs Base6,916 lbsBase F/R4,240 lbs / 2,676 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.42 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,140 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,870 lbs Base6,959 lbsBase F/R4,275 lbs / 2,685 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,180 lbs Base7,653 lbsBase F/R4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 27,300 lbs 19,180 lbs Base7,653 lbsBase F/R4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,300 lbs 26,300 lbs 18,130 lbs Base7,697 lbsBase F/R4,583 lbs / 3,114 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,350 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,180 lbs Base7,653 lbsBase F/R4,547 lbs / 3,106 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,300 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,130 lbs Base7,697 lbsBase F/R4,583 lbs / 3,114 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,230 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,560 lbs Base7,268 lbsBase F/R4,516 lbs / 2,752 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,190 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,520 lbs Base7,312 lbsBase F/R4,552 lbs / 2,759 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

11,990 - 16,520 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,020 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,950 lbs Base6,978 lbsBase F/R3,770 lbs / 3,208 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,320 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,450 lbs Base6,978 lbsBase F/R3,770 lbs / 3,208 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,610 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,840 lbs Base6,392 lbsBase F/R3,808 lbs / 2,584 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,910 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,340 lbs Base6,392 lbsBase F/R3,808 lbs / 2,584 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,830 lbs Base6,601 lbsBase F/R3,744 lbs / 2,857 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,830 lbs Base6,601 lbsBase F/R3,744 lbs / 2,857 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 5,010 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,640 lbs Base6,095 lbsBase F/R3,779 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 5,010 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base6,095 lbsBase F/R3,779 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,670 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,600 lbs Base7,328 lbsBase F/R4,070 lbs / 3,258 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,970 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,100 lbs Base7,328 lbsBase F/R4,070 lbs / 3,258 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,260 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,490 lbs Base6,742 lbsBase F/R4,108 lbs / 2,634 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,560 lbs 19,900 lbs 11,990 lbs Base6,742 lbsBase F/R4,108 lbs / 2,634 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,470 lbs Base6,963 lbsBase F/R4,046 lbs / 2,917 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,470 lbs Base6,963 lbsBase F/R4,046 lbs / 2,917 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,940 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,280 lbs Base6,457 lbsBase F/R4,081 lbs / 2,376 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,940 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,280 lbs Base6,457 lbsBase F/R4,081 lbs / 2,376 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,040 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,970 lbs Base6,462 lbsBase F/R3,639 lbs / 2,823 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,040 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,970 lbs Base6,462 lbsBase F/R3,639 lbs / 2,823 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,860 lbs Base6,024 lbsBase F/R3,694 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,860 lbs Base6,024 lbsBase F/R3,694 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,010 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,640 lbs Base6,788 lbsBase F/R3,900 lbs / 2,888 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,010 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base6,788 lbsBase F/R3,900 lbs / 2,888 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,450 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,530 lbs Base6,350 lbsBase F/R3,955 lbs / 2,395 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,800 lbs 4,450 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,530 lbs Base6,350 lbsBase F/R3,955 lbs / 2,395 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,900 lbs 6,680 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,710 lbs Base7,216 lbsBase F/R3,816 lbs / 3,401 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,080 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,210 lbs Base7,216 lbsBase F/R3,816 lbs / 3,401 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,480 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,710 lbs Base6,721 lbsBase F/R3,788 lbs / 2,933 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,480 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,710 lbs Base6,721 lbsBase F/R3,788 lbs / 2,933 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,590 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,520 lbs Base7,414 lbsBase F/R4,047 lbs / 3,367 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,890 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,020 lbs Base7,414 lbsBase F/R4,047 lbs / 3,367 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,370 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,400 lbs Base7,026 lbsBase F/R4,026 lbs / 3,001 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,370 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,400 lbs Base7,026 lbsBase F/R4,026 lbs / 3,001 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,800 lbs 7,390 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,520 lbs Base6,413 lbsBase F/R3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,290 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,520 lbs Base6,413 lbsBase F/R3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,890 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,020 lbs Base6,413 lbsBase F/R3,448 lbs / 2,965 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 13,800 lbs 7,970 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,410 lbs Base5,828 lbsBase F/R3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,870 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,410 lbs Base5,828 lbsBase F/R3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 7,470 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,910 lbs Base5,828 lbsBase F/R3,494 lbs / 2,333 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,140 lbs 22,900 lbs 16,370 lbs Base6,064 lbsBase F/R3,421 lbs / 2,643 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,140 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,370 lbs Base6,064 lbsBase F/R3,421 lbs / 2,643 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,640 lbs 22,900 lbs 16,180 lbs Base5,558 lbsBase F/R3,462 lbs / 2,095 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,200 lbs 4,640 lbs 19,900 lbs 13,180 lbs Base5,558 lbsBase F/R3,462 lbs / 2,095 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 6,910 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,140 lbs Base6,790 lbsBase F/R3,757 lbs / 3,032 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,510 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,640 lbs Base6,790 lbsBase F/R3,757 lbs / 3,032 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,500 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,030 lbs Base6,204 lbsBase F/R3,804 lbs / 2,401 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 7,100 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,530 lbs Base6,204 lbsBase F/R3,804 lbs / 2,401 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,400 lbs 3,940 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,970 lbs Base6,461 lbsBase F/R3,741 lbs / 2,720 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,400 lbs 3,940 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,970 lbs Base6,461 lbsBase F/R3,741 lbs / 2,720 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,400 lbs 4,450 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,780 lbs Base5,955 lbsBase F/R3,782 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,400 lbs 4,450 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,780 lbs Base5,955 lbsBase F/R3,782 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

10,830 - 13,910 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,410 lbs Base6,524 lbsBase F/R3,653 lbs / 2,870 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,480 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,410 lbs Base6,524 lbsBase F/R3,653 lbs / 2,870 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,980 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,220 lbs Base6,018 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,980 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,220 lbs Base6,018 lbsBase F/R3,688 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,390 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,020 lbs Base6,909 lbsBase F/R4,006 lbs / 2,903 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,390 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,020 lbs Base6,909 lbsBase F/R4,006 lbs / 2,903 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,900 lbs 20,400 lbs 12,830 lbs Base6,403 lbsBase F/R4,040 lbs / 2,362 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,900 lbs 18,400 lbs 10,830 lbs Base6,403 lbsBase F/R4,040 lbs / 2,362 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.10
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,520 lbs Base6,412 lbsBase F/R3,609 lbs / 2,803 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,090 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,520 lbs Base6,412 lbsBase F/R3,609 lbs / 2,803 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,530 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,410 lbs Base5,974 lbsBase F/R3,664 lbs / 2,310 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,530 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,410 lbs Base5,974 lbsBase F/R3,664 lbs / 2,310 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 3,970 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,200 lbs Base6,732 lbsBase F/R3,858 lbs / 2,873 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 3,970 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,200 lbs Base6,732 lbsBase F/R3,858 lbs / 2,873 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,410 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,090 lbs Base6,293 lbsBase F/R3,914 lbs / 2,379 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,410 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,090 lbs Base6,293 lbsBase F/R3,914 lbs / 2,379 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,340 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,270 lbs Base6,661 lbsBase F/R3,778 lbs / 2,883 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,340 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,270 lbs Base6,661 lbsBase F/R3,778 lbs / 2,883 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,360 lbs 20,400 lbs 12,990 lbs Base6,945 lbsBase F/R3,994 lbs / 2,951 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,360 lbs 18,400 lbs 10,990 lbs Base6,945 lbsBase F/R3,994 lbs / 2,951 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,080 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,910 lbs Base6,022 lbsBase F/R3,397 lbs / 2,625 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,080 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,910 lbs Base6,022 lbsBase F/R3,397 lbs / 2,625 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,580 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,720 lbs Base5,516 lbsBase F/R3,438 lbs / 2,078 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,100 lbs 4,580 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,720 lbs Base5,516 lbsBase F/R3,438 lbs / 2,078 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW
4.10 SRW 10,300 lbs 3,930 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,560 lbs Base6,370 lbsBase F/R3,691 lbs / 2,680 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,300 lbs 3,930 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,560 lbs Base6,370 lbsBase F/R3,691 lbs / 2,680 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF
4.10 SRW 10,300 lbs 4,440 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,370 lbs Base5,864 lbsBase F/R3,732 lbs / 2,132 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 SRW 10,300 lbs 4,440 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,370 lbs Base5,864 lbsBase F/R3,732 lbs / 2,132 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins HO Diesel Peak payload 6,580 lbs
Range: 16,660 - 31,210 lbs
Max rating 31,210 LBS
6.7L Cummins Diesel Peak payload 6,720 lbs
Range: 15,420 - 22,550 lbs
Max rating 22,550 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Peak payload 7,970 lbs
Range: 11,990 - 16,520 lbs
Max rating 16,520 LBS
5.7L V8 HEMI Peak payload 4,980 lbs
Range: 10,830 - 13,910 lbs
Max rating 13,910 LBS
TONGUE LOAD CONV / 5TH-WHEEL
10% / 15%
Conventional vs. 5th-wheel/gooseneck
TRAILERING HARDWARE EQUIPMENT WEIGHT
75 / 70 / 250 LBS
Conventional / gooseneck / 5th wheel
RECEIVER LIMIT CLASS V MAX TONGUE
1,800 LBS
Published receiver-hitch cap for this guide
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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Ground rules behind every 2016 Ram 3500 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2016 Ram 3500 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2016 LOAD Baseline Weights

Weights Ram already counted in every rating

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver + passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue: 10% of gross trailer weight.
  • 5th-wheel / gooseneck tongue: 15% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2016 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated values.
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2016 HITCH Hitch Loading

Hardware weight deducted from payload

  • Conventional hitch: 75 lbs of equipment weight.
  • Gooseneck: 70 lbs of equipment weight.
  • 5th wheel: 250 lbs of equipment weight.
FIG. 2016 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab and receiver limits

  • Body-completion weight: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • Class V receiver max tongue: 1,800 lbs.
  • Heavy-trailer thresholds: see the published guide notes for the threshold language in this legacy guide.
FIG. 2016 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2016 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. 2016 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2016 towing guide

  • 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
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.6
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch, 15 percent of the gross trailer weight for a 5th Wheel or Gooseneck 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
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame. p.6
  • The maximum tongue weight for Class V (receiver hitch) is limited to 1,800 lb. p.6
  • A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. A gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 25,000 lb. p.6
  • Maximum Capability Configuration. p.6
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload rating. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2016 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

Show source pages for the 2016 guide
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