Fifth generation (DT)
2026 Ram 1500 towing capacity
Max towing, 202611,610 lb
The 2026 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,610 lb (Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output 4x2 with the 3.92 axle ratio, per the 2026 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing Weight Capacities).
The lowest rating is 6,340 lb, for the Tradesman Crew Cab 5 ft 7 in box 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque 4x4 with the 3.21 axle ratio.
2026 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (26MY_Ram_1500_PayTow_2.3)- Configurations
- 15
- Payload
- 1,390–2,360 lb
- GCWR
- 11,900–17,000 lb
- Tongue
- up to 1,100 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2026 Ram 1500 configuration
2026 Ram 1500
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | GCWR lb | Max payload lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | |||||||
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.55 axle ratio + Payload and towing guide row with GCWR 12,900 lb (3.6L, 3.55 axle) | 7,660 | up to 1,100 | 12,900 | 2,360 | 7,200 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.55 axle ratio + Payload and towing guide row with GCWR 13,370 lb (3.6L, 3.55 axle) | 8,130 | up to 1,100 | 13,370 | 2,360 | 7,200 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.21 axle ratio | 6,470 | up to 1,100 | 11,900 | 1,770 | 6,800 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 7,470 | up to 1,100 | 12,900 | 1,770 | 6,800 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.21 axle ratio | 6,570 | up to 1,100 | 11,900 | 1,980 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.55 axle ratio | 7,570 | up to 1,100 | 12,900 | 1,980 | 6,900 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.21 axle ratio | 6,340 | up to 1,100 | 11,900 | 1,790 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 7,340 | up to 1,100 | 12,900 | 1,790 | 6,900 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output | |||||||
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.21 axle ratio | 8,510 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,930 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| Tradesman MostQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,610 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,930 | 6,900 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 8,270 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,910 | 7,100 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanQuad Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,370 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,910 | 7,100 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.21 axle ratio | 8,390 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,820 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,490 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,820 | 6,900 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 8,100 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,840 | 7,100 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,200 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,840 | 7,100 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.21 axle ratio | 8,320 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,730 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,420 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,730 | 6,900 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 8,120 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,750 | 7,100 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,220 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,750 | 7,100 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo High Output | |||||||
| LimitedCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4 | 9,240 | up to 1,100 | 15,420 | not in our data | not in our data | 3.92 | Check load → |
| RHOCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4 | 8,360 | up to 1,100 | 15,160 | 1,490 | 7,800 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| LimitedCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 | 10,000 | up to 1,100 | 16,220 | 1,390 | 7,100 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | |||||||
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.21 axle ratio | 8,220 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,650 | 6,900 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x2with 3.92 axle ratio | 11,320 | up to 1,100 | 17,000 | 1,650 | 6,900 | 3.92 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.55 axle ratio | 7,640 | up to 1,100 | 13,900 | 1,630 | 7,100 | 3.55 | Check load → |
| TradesmanCrew Cab · 5 ft 7 in box · 4x4with 3.92 axle ratio | 9,590 | up to 1,100 | 15,850 | 1,630 | 7,100 | 3.92 | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 11,610 lb
Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output 4x2 with the 3.92 axle ratio.
Axle ratio
3.92 axle instead of 3.21
+3,100 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 4 pairs in the table
Axle ratio
3.92 axle instead of 3.55
+1,950 to +3,100 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 4 pairs in the table
Build
4x2 instead of 4x4
+200 to +1,730 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 6 pairs in the table
Axle ratio
3.55 axle instead of 3.21
+1,000 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 3 pairs in the table
Best rating by engine
- 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output11,610 lb
- 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque11,320 lb
- 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo High Output10,000 lb
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque8,130 lb
The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.
03 / By year
Ram 1500 towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2026 Ram 1500 configuration tows the most?
The Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output 4x2 with the 3.92 axle ratio, at 11,610 lb.
Which package unlocks the 2026 Ram 1500’s 11,610 lb rating?
The 3.92 axle ratio: Ram rates the Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output 4x2 at 11,610 lb so equipped.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2026 Ram 1500?
Up to 1,100 lb for the Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque 4x2 with the 3.55 axle ratio and Payload and towing guide row with GCWR 12,900 lb, as Ram prints it. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
What is the GCWR of the 2026 Ram 1500?
11,900–17,000 lb by configuration; the most is 17,000 lb, for the Tradesman Quad Cab 6 ft 4 in box 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo Standard Output 4x2 with the 3.92 axle ratio. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
Has the Ram 1500’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2027, 11,530 lb; 2026, 11,610 lb; 2025, 11,550 lb; 2021, 12,750 lb; 2020, 12,750 lb; 2019, 12,750 lb; 2018, 10,620 lb; 2017, 10,640 lb; 2016, 10,640 lb; 2015, 10,650 lb; 2014, 10,450 lb; 2013, 10,450 lb; 2012, 11,500 lb; 2011, 10,450 lb; 2010, 10,450 lb; 2009, 9,100 lb.
Does four-wheel drive change the 2026 Ram 1500’s towing capacity?
Yes: 4x2 instead of 4x4 is rated +200 to +1,730 lb on otherwise identical configurations (6 pairs in Ram’s table).