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2023 Ram 3500 towing capacity.

The 2023 Ram 3500 tows 14,460 - 37,090 lbs depending on engine, cab, drivetrain, wheel class, axle ratio, GVWR, GCWR, and box configuration.

Built from official Ram 2023 towing guides. Source pages cited below.

2023 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart

2023 Ram 3500 4x2

Drivetrain - 3 engines - 14,930 - 37,090 lbs - Peak payload 7,680 lbs

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel

24,070 - 37,090 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,080 lbs 32,240 lbs 24,070 lbs Base7,419 lbsBase F/R4,471 lbs / 2,947 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,930 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,460 lbs Base8,070 lbsBase F/R4,694 lbs / 3,375 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,930 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,060 lbs Base8,070 lbsBase F/R4,694 lbs / 3,375 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,430 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,050 lbs Base8,071 lbsBase F/R4,695 lbs / 3,376 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,430 lbs 43,000 lbs 33,050 lbs Base8,071 lbsBase F/R4,695 lbs / 3,376 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,440 lbs 33,670 lbs 25,540 lbs Base7,563 lbsBase F/R4,617 lbs / 2,946 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,560 lbs 45,000 lbs 37,090 lbs Base7,437 lbsBase F/R4,328 lbs / 3,109 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,060 lbs 45,000 lbs 35,250 lbs Base7,439 lbsBase F/R4,328 lbs / 3,110 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,560 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,690 lbs Base7,437 lbsBase F/R4,328 lbs / 3,109 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,060 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,690 lbs Base7,439 lbsBase F/R4,328 lbs / 3,110 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,490 lbs 34,630 lbs 26,800 lbs Base7,010 lbsBase F/R4,288 lbs / 2,721 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

20,000 - 22,660 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,180 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,510 lbs Base7,324 lbsBase F/R4,433 lbs / 2,890 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs Base7,825 lbsBase F/R4,569 lbs / 3,255 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,670 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs Base7,827 lbsBase F/R4,570 lbs / 3,256 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,530 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,360 lbs Base7,467 lbsBase F/R4,570 lbs / 2,896 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,000 lbs Base7,825 lbsBase F/R4,569 lbs / 3,255 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,670 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,000 lbs Base7,827 lbsBase F/R4,570 lbs / 3,256 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,830 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,660 lbs Base7,167 lbsBase F/R4,224 lbs / 2,943 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,330 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,660 lbs Base7,169 lbsBase F/R4,224 lbs / 2,944 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,610 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,940 lbs Base6,890 lbsBase F/R4,225 lbs / 2,665 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,830 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,660 lbs Base7,167 lbsBase F/R4,224 lbs / 2,943 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,330 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,660 lbs Base7,169 lbsBase F/R4,224 lbs / 2,944 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI MDS

14,930 - 18,210 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,270 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,300 lbs Base6,430 lbsBase F/R3,620 lbs / 2,810 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,270 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs Base6,430 lbsBase F/R3,620 lbs / 2,810 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,040 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,570 lbs Base6,955 lbsBase F/R3,766 lbs / 3,189 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,130 lbs Base6,599 lbsBase F/R3,745 lbs / 2,853 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,040 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,170 lbs Base6,955 lbsBase F/R3,766 lbs / 3,189 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,930 lbs Base6,599 lbsBase F/R3,745 lbs / 2,853 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,680 lbs 25,000 lbs 18,210 lbs Base6,319 lbsBase F/R3,397 lbs / 2,922 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,640 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,670 lbs Base6,057 lbsBase F/R3,415 lbs / 2,641 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,680 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,810 lbs Base6,319 lbsBase F/R3,397 lbs / 2,922 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,640 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,470 lbs Base6,057 lbsBase F/R3,415 lbs / 2,641 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1

2023 Ram 3500 4x4

Drivetrain - 3 engines - 14,460 - 34,650 lbs - Peak payload 7,220 lbs

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel

23,540 - 34,650 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,000 lbs 32,580 lbs 23,540 lbs Base7,798 lbsBase F/R4,810 lbs / 2,988 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,570 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,010 lbs Base8,428 lbsBase F/R5,000 lbs / 3,428 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,570 lbs 41,600 lbs 32,700 lbs Base8,428 lbsBase F/R5,000 lbs / 3,428 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,070 lbs 41,600 lbs 30,660 lbs Base8,430 lbsBase F/R5,000 lbs / 3,429 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,070 lbs 43,000 lbs 30,660 lbs Base8,430 lbsBase F/R5,000 lbs / 3,429 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,320 lbs 33,610 lbs 25,080 lbs Base7,983 lbsBase F/R4,968 lbs / 3,015 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,430 lbs 41,955 lbs 32,920 lbs Base8,565 lbsBase F/R5,024 lbs / 3,541 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,430 lbs 41,600 lbs 32,560 lbs Base8,565 lbsBase F/R5,024 lbs / 3,541 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 4,930 lbs 41,600 lbs 29,750 lbs Base8,567 lbsBase F/R5,024 lbs / 3,542 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 4,930 lbs 41,955 lbs 29,750 lbs Base8,567 lbsBase F/R5,024 lbs / 3,542 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,130 lbs 32,710 lbs 24,070 lbs Base8,173 lbsBase F/R5,016 lbs / 3,156 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,120 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,650 lbs Base7,883 lbsBase F/R4,700 lbs / 3,182 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,620 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,300 lbs Base7,884 lbsBase F/R4,701 lbs / 3,183 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,120 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,250 lbs Base7,883 lbsBase F/R4,700 lbs / 3,182 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,620 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,250 lbs Base7,884 lbsBase F/R4,701 lbs / 3,183 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,360 lbs 34,540 lbs 25,950 lbs Base7,436 lbsBase F/R4,638 lbs / 2,798 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

19,490 - 22,220 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,190 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs Base7,614 lbsBase F/R4,696 lbs / 2,917 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,840 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,670 lbs Base8,158 lbsBase F/R4,866 lbs / 3,292 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,340 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,670 lbs Base8,159 lbsBase F/R4,866 lbs / 3,293 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,480 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,010 lbs Base7,818 lbsBase F/R4,859 lbs / 2,958 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,840 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,670 lbs Base8,158 lbsBase F/R4,866 lbs / 3,292 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,340 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,670 lbs Base8,159 lbsBase F/R4,866 lbs / 3,293 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,660 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,490 lbs Base8,343 lbsBase F/R4,879 lbs / 3,463 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,160 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,490 lbs Base8,344 lbsBase F/R4,879 lbs / 3,464 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,290 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,820 lbs Base8,014 lbsBase F/R4,907 lbs / 3,106 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,660 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,490 lbs Base8,343 lbsBase F/R4,879 lbs / 3,463 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,160 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,490 lbs Base8,344 lbsBase F/R4,879 lbs / 3,464 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,390 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,220 lbs Base7,607 lbsBase F/R4,541 lbs / 3,065 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,890 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,220 lbs Base7,608 lbsBase F/R4,541 lbs / 3,066 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,510 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,540 lbs Base7,288 lbsBase F/R4,553 lbs / 2,735 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 7,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,390 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs Base7,607 lbsBase F/R4,541 lbs / 3,065 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,890 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs Base7,608 lbsBase F/R4,541 lbs / 3,066 lbsGAWR F/R6,000 lbs / 9,750 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI MDS

14,460 - 17,750 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,240 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,970 lbs Base6,756 lbsBase F/R3,892 lbs / 2,864 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.4
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,240 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,770 lbs Base6,756 lbsBase F/R3,892 lbs / 2,864 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.4
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,690 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,220 lbs Base7,306 lbsBase F/R4,073 lbs / 3,232 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,770 lbs Base6,963 lbsBase F/R4,058 lbs / 2,905 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,690 lbs 22,600 lbs 14,820 lbs Base7,306 lbsBase F/R4,073 lbs / 3,232 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,570 lbs Base6,963 lbsBase F/R4,058 lbs / 2,905 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.3
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,620 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,150 lbs Base7,383 lbsBase F/R4,037 lbs / 3,346 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,330 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,660 lbs Base7,073 lbsBase F/R4,054 lbs / 3,019 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,620 lbs 22,600 lbs 14,750 lbs Base7,383 lbsBase F/R4,037 lbs / 3,346 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,330 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,460 lbs Base7,073 lbsBase F/R4,054 lbs / 3,019 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · SLT · BOX (unspecified) p.2
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,220 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,750 lbs Base6,775 lbsBase F/R3,781 lbs / 2,993 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,590 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,320 lbs Base6,412 lbsBase F/R3,731 lbs / 2,681 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,220 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,350 lbs Base6,775 lbsBase F/R3,781 lbs / 2,993 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 9,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,590 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,120 lbs Base6,412 lbsBase F/R3,731 lbs / 2,681 lbsGAWR F/R5,500 lbs / 7,000 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75-LCV · ST · BOX (unspecified) p.1
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Ram 3500 setup.

Ram publishes separate 2023 drivetrain guide groups for 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.

Ram 3500 4x2

14,930 - 37,090 lbs

Ram 3500 4x4

14,460 - 34,650 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
HITCH THRESHOLDS TRAILER LIMITS
23k / 30k LBS
5th-wheel / gooseneck required above this weight
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow-rating standard
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GUIDE FINE PRINT

Ground rules behind every 2023 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2023 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 LIMIT Commercial / Hitch Limits

Chassis-cab and heavy-trailer thresholds

  • Body-completion weight: 80 lbs per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  • 5th-wheel required over: 23,000 lbs trailer weight.
  • Gooseneck required over: 30,000 lbs trailer weight.
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 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 guides

  • Vehicles with a GVWR of 13,500 and greater are DRW. Vehicles less than 13,500 GVWR are SRW. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • 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.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • 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.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.4 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2023 Ram 3500 overview and guide-policy notes.

Show source pages for the 2023 guide
DOC_ID: ram-3500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2023 Ram 3500 4x2 Towing Guide

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DOC_ID: ram-3500 DOCUMENT BASIS

2023 Ram 3500 4x4 Towing Guide

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