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Ram off-road specs by model

Ground clearance, angles, payload and towing from Ram’s own documents, with every number’s source. Pick a model for its spec plate, where it stands in its class and what a lift and bigger tires change.

Ram models

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 4x4, front three-quarter view
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

2019–present · 122 configurations

1500 DT · Fifth generation (DT)

Clearance
8.2 in
Approach
31.0°
Tows up to
11,530 lb

Best configuration of the 2027 lineup. Clearance with the Air suspension, towing with the 3.92 axle ratio.

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Ram models side by side

Each model’s best figure of its newest model year, from Ram’s own documents: the number its page leads with, factory packages included, fleet-only trucks and estimates left out.

Each model’s best figures, newest model year
ModelGround clearanceApproach angleTows up toMax payload
Ram 15002019–present8.2 in202731.0°202711,530 lb20272,410 lb2027
Ram 25002019–present——20,000 lb20264,580 lb2026

Ram in numbers

Each model’s best configuration of its newest model year, with any factory package it needs, as its own page leads with it, and the documents the numbers come from.

Ram 1500

The 2027 Ram 1500 has up to 8.2 in of ground clearance (Tradesman and Limited with the Air suspension) and an approach angle of up to 31.0° (RHO and TRX SRT). It is rated to tow up to 11,530 lb (Tradesman Quad Cab 6ft 4in bed 4x2 3.0L I6 twin-turbo with the 3.92 axle ratio).

What we hold: 1,475 configurations of model years 2009–2027, 9,612 numbers from 49 documents.

Generations we have: Fifth generation (DT), 2019–present, 122 configurations; Fourth generation (DS) and Ram 1500 Classic, 2009–2024, 1,353 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: pickups, #19 of 20; Best approach angle, #25 of 52; Best breakover angle, #23 of 39; Most towing: full-size pickups, #6 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #4 of 15.

MakerSources: 2027 Ram 1500 Specifications (spec sheet) · 2027 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Charts

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Ram 2500

The 2026 Ram 2500 is rated to tow up to 20,000 lb (Crew Cab 8ft bed 4x2 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel with the GVWR option 10,000 lb). We don’t have its ground clearance or approach angle from Ram’s documents yet.

What we hold: 748 configurations of model years 2010–2026, 6,796 numbers from 39 documents.

Generations we have: Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty, 2019–present, 95 configurations; Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty, 2010–2018, 653 configurations.

Ranked: Most towing: full-size pickups, #2 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #2 of 15.

MakerSource: 2026 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my26_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_1.9)

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Ram questions, answered with numbers

Only what Ram’s documents answer, across the 2 models we track. Tow and payload ratings are compared within one market.

Which Ram tows the most?

The Ram 2500, with the highest tow rating of the Ram models we track: 20,000 lb, on the Crew Cab 8ft bed 4x2 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel with the GVWR option 10,000 lb (2026). Then the Ram 1500 (11,530 lb, 2027).

MakerSources: 2026 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my26_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_1.9) · 2027 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Charts

Which Ram carries the most payload?

The Ram 2500, with the highest payload rating of the Ram models we track: 4,580 lb, on the Regular Cab 8ft bed 4x4 6.4L HEMI V8 with the GVWR option 11,040 lb (2026). Then the Ram 1500 (2,410 lb, 2027).

MakerSources: 2026 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my26_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_1.9) · 2027 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Charts

Ram tire fitment guides

Ram · 2500

35-inch tires

35s are an achievable Ram 2500 target, but wheel width and offset can create rubbing even when vertical room looks generous. Power Wagon and standard trims do not share the same starting hardware.

Often achievable

Ram · 2500

37-inch tires

37s are viable on a Ram 2500, but the dependable path is a coordinated suspension and wheel package. Some trucks can street-fit a 37 with modest lift, while full articulation exposes liner and radius-arm conflicts.

Configuration-dependent

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