2018 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2018 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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2018 TOWING RANGE
10,830 - 31,210 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
7,940 LBS
MAX GCWR
39,100 LBS
2018 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins HO Diesel

16,600 - 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 4,370 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,200 lbs Base7,628 lbsBase F/R4,677 lbs / 2,951 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 5,690 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,320 lbs Base8,314 lbsBase F/R4,971 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 5,690 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,020 lbs Base8,314 lbsBase F/R4,971 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 5,690 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,520 lbs Base8,314 lbsBase F/R4,971 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 4,320 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,850 lbs Base7,983 lbsBase F/R4,956 lbs / 3,027 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 4,000 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,330 lbs Base7,498 lbsBase F/R4,536 lbs / 2,962 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 3,780 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,910 lbs Base7,921 lbsBase F/R4,881 lbs / 3,040 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 5,770 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,400 lbs Base8,226 lbsBase F/R4,763 lbs / 3,462 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,770 lbs 33,800 lbs 25,100 lbs Base8,226 lbsBase F/R4,763 lbs / 3,462 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,770 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,600 lbs Base8,226 lbsBase F/R4,763 lbs / 3,462 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 3,760 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,990 lbs Base7,835 lbsBase F/R4,736 lbs / 3,099 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 5,470 lbs 39,100 lbs 30,100 lbs Base8,534 lbsBase F/R5,030 lbs / 3,503 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,470 lbs 33,800 lbs 24,800 lbs Base8,534 lbsBase F/R5,030 lbs / 3,503 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,470 lbs 29,300 lbs 20,300 lbs Base8,534 lbsBase F/R5,030 lbs / 3,503 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 4,070 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,600 lbs Base8,225 lbsBase F/R5,091 lbs / 3,134 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 4,060 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,390 lbs Base7,435 lbsBase F/R4,627 lbs / 2,808 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto AS69RC · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.7L Cummins Diesel

15,400 - 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 4,520 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,350 lbs Base7,483 lbsBase F/R4,562 lbs / 2,921 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.42 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,470 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,300 lbs Base7,526 lbsBase F/R4,598 lbs / 2,929 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 Base8,167 lbsBase F/R4,855 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 Base8,167 lbsBase F/R4,855 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 5,790 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,620 lbs Base8,211 lbsBase F/R4,892 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 Base8,167 lbsBase F/R4,855 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 5,790 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,620 lbs Base8,211 lbsBase F/R4,892 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 4,460 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,990 lbs Base7,836 lbsBase F/R4,839 lbs / 2,997 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,420 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,950 lbs Base7,880 lbsBase F/R4,876 lbs / 3,003 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 4,150 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,480 lbs Base7,353 lbsBase F/R4,425 lbs / 2,928 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,100 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,430 lbs Base7,397 lbsBase F/R4,460 lbs / 2,937 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 3,930 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,060 lbs Base7,774 lbsBase F/R4,768 lbs / 3,006 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.42 SRW 11,700 lbs 3,880 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,010 lbs Base7,818 lbsBase F/R4,805 lbs / 3,013 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 5,920 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,750 lbs Base8,081 lbsBase F/R4,650 lbs / 3,431 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,920 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,750 lbs Base8,081 lbsBase F/R4,650 lbs / 3,431 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,880 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,710 lbs Base8,124 lbsBase F/R4,685 lbs / 3,439 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,920 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,750 lbs Base8,081 lbsBase F/R4,650 lbs / 3,431 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,880 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,710 lbs Base8,124 lbsBase F/R4,685 lbs / 3,439 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 3,910 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,140 lbs Base7,690 lbsBase F/R4,623 lbs / 3,067 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.42 SRW 11,600 lbs 3,870 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,100 lbs Base7,733 lbsBase F/R4,658 lbs / 3,075 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 5,610 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,440 lbs Base8,387 lbsBase F/R4,915 lbs / 3,471 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,610 lbs 27,300 lbs 18,440 lbs Base8,387 lbsBase F/R4,915 lbs / 3,471 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,570 lbs 26,300 lbs 17,400 lbs Base8,430 lbsBase F/R4,952 lbs / 3,478 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,610 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,440 lbs Base8,387 lbsBase F/R4,915 lbs / 3,471 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,570 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,400 lbs Base8,430 lbsBase F/R4,952 lbs / 3,478 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 4,220 lbs 25,300 lbs 16,750 lbs Base8,078 lbsBase F/R4,976 lbs / 3,102 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.42 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,180 lbs 24,300 lbs 15,710 lbs Base8,122 lbsBase F/R5,013 lbs / 3,109 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 4,210 lbs 25,300 lbs 17,540 lbs Base7,288 lbsBase F/R4,517 lbs / 2,771 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.42 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,170 lbs 24,300 lbs 16,500 lbs Base7,332 lbsBase F/R4,553 lbs / 2,779 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Manual G56 · BOX (unspecified) p.2
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI

11,970 - 16,480 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 4,460 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,790 lbs Base6,638 lbsBase F/R3,755 lbs / 2,882 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,460 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,790 lbs Base6,638 lbsBase F/R3,755 lbs / 2,882 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 4,410 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,440 lbs Base6,988 lbsBase F/R4,044 lbs / 2,944 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.5
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,410 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,440 lbs Base6,988 lbsBase F/R4,044 lbs / 2,944 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 3,990 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,920 lbs Base6,508 lbsBase F/R3,649 lbs / 2,859 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,920 lbs Base6,508 lbsBase F/R3,649 lbs / 2,859 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 4,430 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,810 lbs Base6,070 lbsBase F/R3,704 lbs / 2,365 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.9
3.73 SRW 10,500 lbs 4,430 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,810 lbs Base6,070 lbsBase F/R3,704 lbs / 2,365 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 3,990 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,620 lbs Base6,808 lbsBase F/R3,900 lbs / 2,908 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 10,800 lbs 3,990 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,620 lbs Base6,808 lbsBase F/R3,900 lbs / 2,908 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 6,670 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,700 lbs Base7,226 lbsBase F/R3,890 lbs / 3,336 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,070 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,200 lbs Base7,226 lbsBase F/R3,890 lbs / 3,336 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 4,420 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,650 lbs Base6,780 lbsBase F/R3,830 lbs / 2,950 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,200 lbs 4,420 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,650 lbs Base6,780 lbsBase F/R3,830 lbs / 2,950 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 6,540 lbs 23,400 lbs 15,470 lbs Base7,456 lbsBase F/R4,098 lbs / 3,358 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 5,840 lbs 19,900 lbs 11,970 lbs Base7,456 lbsBase F/R4,098 lbs / 3,358 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 4,190 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,220 lbs Base7,208 lbsBase F/R4,111 lbs / 3,097 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,190 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,220 lbs Base7,208 lbsBase F/R4,111 lbs / 3,097 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 7,350 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,480 lbs Base6,450 lbsBase F/R3,466 lbs / 2,984 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,250 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,480 lbs Base6,450 lbsBase F/R3,466 lbs / 2,984 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 6,850 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,980 lbs Base6,450 lbsBase F/R3,466 lbs / 2,984 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 7,940 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,370 lbs Base5,860 lbsBase F/R3,510 lbs / 2,349 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
4.10 DRW 13,700 lbs 7,840 lbs 23,400 lbs 16,370 lbs Base5,860 lbsBase F/R3,510 lbs / 2,349 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · Chassis Cab p.8
3.73 DRW 13,300 lbs 7,440 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,870 lbs Base5,860 lbsBase F/R3,510 lbs / 2,349 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 3,920 lbs 22,900 lbs 15,950 lbs Base6,480 lbsBase F/R3,747 lbs / 2,734 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,400 lbs 3,920 lbs 19,900 lbs 12,950 lbs Base6,480 lbsBase F/R3,747 lbs / 2,734 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 4,280 lbs 20,400 lbs 13,210 lbs Base6,720 lbsBase F/R3,820 lbs / 2,900 lbsGAWR F/R5,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.6
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,280 lbs 18,400 lbs 11,210 lbs Base6,720 lbsBase F/R3,820 lbs / 2,900 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 4,250 lbs 20,400 lbs 12,880 lbs Base7,050 lbsBase F/R4,054 lbs / 2,996 lbsGAWR F/R5,250 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 66RFE · BOX (unspecified) p.7
3.73 SRW 11,300 lbs 4,250 lbs 18,400 lbs 10,880 lbs Base7,050 lbsBase F/R4,054 lbs / 2,996 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 2018 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Highest Capacity
6.7L Cummins HO Diesel Peak payload 6,580 lbs
Range: 16,600 - 31,210 lbs
Max rating 31,210 LBS
6.7L Cummins Diesel Peak payload 6,720 lbs
Range: 15,400 - 22,550 lbs
Max rating 22,550 LBS
6.4L V8 HEMI Peak payload 7,940 lbs
Range: 11,970 - 16,480 lbs
Max rating 16,480 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 2018 Ram 3500 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2018 Ram 3500 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 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. 2018 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2018 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. 2018 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2018 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 20,000 lb. p.6
  • Maximum Capability 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 2018 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

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