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2024 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart

6 engine groups - 78 rating rows - 2024 Ram 3500 4x2 Towing Guide, 2024 Ram 3500 4x4 Towing Guide

2024 Ram 3500
2024 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart

2024 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 31,961 lbs 24,070 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,930 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,460 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,930 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,060 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,430 lbs 41,596 lbs 33,050 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,430 lbs 41,596 lbs 33,050 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,440 lbs 33,577 lbs 25,540 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,560 lbs 45,000 lbs 37,090 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,060 lbs 45,000 lbs 37,090 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,560 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,690 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,060 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,690 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,490 lbs 34,278 lbs 26,800 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
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 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,670 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,000 lbs 4,530 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,360 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,170 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,670 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,000 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,830 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,660 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,330 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,660 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,500 lbs 4,610 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,940 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,830 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,660 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 6,330 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,660 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
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 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,270 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,040 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,570 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,130 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,040 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,170 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,100 lbs 4,500 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,930 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X2 - REG CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,680 lbs 25,000 lbs 18,210 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,640 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,670 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,680 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,810 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 10,700 lbs 4,640 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,470 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)

2024 Ram 3500 4x4

Drivetrain - 3 engines - 14,390 - 34,610 lbs - Peak payload 7,220 lbs

Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins HO Turbo Diesel

24,100 - 34,610 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,560 lbs 42,866 lbs 33,960 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,560 lbs 41,600 lbs 32,690 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,090 lbs 39,658 lbs 30,770 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,090 lbs 39,658 lbs 30,770 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,340 lbs 33,610 lbs 25,180 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,460 lbs 41,955 lbs 32,950 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,460 lbs 41,600 lbs 32,590 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 4,960 lbs 38,937 lbs 29,930 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 4,960 lbs 38,937 lbs 29,930 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,160 lbs 32,710 lbs 24,100 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,080 lbs 43,000 lbs 34,610 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,620 lbs 42,657 lbs 34,300 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,620 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,250 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,080 lbs 41,600 lbs 33,210 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,370 lbs 33,918 lbs 26,020 lbs 6-Speed Auto Aisin HD · ST · BOX (unspecified)
Engine Chart

6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel

19,510 - 23,700 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,030 lbs 31,946 lbs 23,700 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,190 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,360 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,690 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,850 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,680 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,500 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,030 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,360 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,690 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,850 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,680 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,510 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,180 lbs 30,300 lbs 21,510 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 12,300 lbs 4,270 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,800 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 5,680 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,510 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,180 lbs 28,300 lbs 19,510 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,390 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,220 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,890 lbs 30,300 lbs 22,220 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,800 lbs 4,540 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,570 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,390 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 13,500 lbs 5,890 lbs 28,300 lbs 20,220 lbs 6-Speed Auto 68RFE · ST · BOX (unspecified)
Engine Chart

6.4L V8 HEMI MDS

14,390 - 17,750 lbs Engine page

Configurations

Ram-listed configurations

RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,230 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,960 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,230 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,760 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - CREW CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,670 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,200 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,770 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,670 lbs 22,600 lbs 14,800 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,440 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,570 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - MEGA CAB - SLT - 6'4'' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,570 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,100 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,260 lbs 24,200 lbs 16,590 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 6,570 lbs 22,600 lbs 14,700 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,400 lbs 4,260 lbs 22,000 lbs 14,390 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · SLT · BOX (unspecified)
RAM 3500 - 4X4 - REGULAR CAB - ST - 8' BOX
4.10 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,220 lbs 25,000 lbs 17,750 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
4.10 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,560 lbs 24,200 lbs 17,290 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 DRW 14,000 lbs 7,220 lbs 22,600 lbs 15,350 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
3.73 SRW 11,000 lbs 4,560 lbs 22,000 lbs 15,090 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP75 · ST · BOX (unspecified)
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 2024 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating.

These guide rules define the payload, trailering hardware, and limits behind every 2024 Ram 3500 4x2 / 4x4 towing rating on this page.

FIG. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 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. 2024 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 compliance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2024 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. 2024 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2024 towing guides

  • Vehicles with a GVWR of 13,500 and greater are DRW. Vehicles less than 13,500 GVWR are SRW. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10lb. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. p.3 - 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.3 - 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.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
  • A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs. p.3 - 4x2 / p.5 - 4x4
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ram guide pages used to build the 2024 Ram 3500 towing capacity chart and guide-rule notes.

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2024 Ram 3500 4x2 Towing Guide

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2024 Ram 3500 4x4 Towing Guide

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