2026 model year · Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty

Ram 2500 payload capacity

Payload, 20261,570–4,580 lb

Maker712–2,077 kg

The 2026 Ram 2500 carries 1,570–4,580 lb of payload, depending on cab, bed, engine, drive, trim and option package.

Ratings: GVWR 8,565–11,040 lb.

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

Model years: 2010–2026
Configurations: 13
GVWR: 8,565–11,040 lb

2026 Ram 2500 Rebel in white, front three-quarter view — Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

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Ram 2500 payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2026 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 1}lb	GVWR^{source 1}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2	up to 3,930	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,930	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,830	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 4,580	up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,630	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	4,580	11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,510	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	1,570	8,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2	up to 3,610	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,610	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,500	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 3,320	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,320	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,210	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2	up to 3,470	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,470	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,360	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 4,010	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,110	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	4,010	11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,020	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4	up to 3,590	up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,550	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb	up to 3,590	10,190
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,590	11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,450	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2	up to 3,600	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,560	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,190 lb	up to 3,600	10,190
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,600	11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,460	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4	up to 3,300	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,260	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb	up to 3,300	10,190
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,300	11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,170	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2	up to 3,500	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,460	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,190 lb	up to 3,500	10,190
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,500	11,040

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Showing 40 of 50 rows. Every configuration is on the 2026 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2025 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2025 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 2}lb	GVWR^{source 2}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2	up to 3,940	up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,940	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,600	11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,840	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 3,630	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,630	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,520	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	1,570	8,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2	up to 3,610	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,610	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,500	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 3,320	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,320	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,210	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box4x2 · Any engine	up to 3,500	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,470	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box4x2 · Any enginewith GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,500	11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,360	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4	up to 3,110	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,110	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,020	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4	up to 3,590	up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,550	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb	2,740	10,190
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,590	11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,450	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2	up to 3,600	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,560	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,190 lb	2,750	10,190
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,600	11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,460	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4	up to 3,300	up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,260	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb	2,450	10,190
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb	3,300	11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,170	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,460	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 10,190 lb	2,650	10,190
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x2with GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,350	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4	up to 3,160	up to 11,040

Showing 40 of 49 rows. Every configuration is on the 2025 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2024 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2024 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 3}lb	GVWR^{source 3}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 4,000	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	4,000	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,900	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 3,690	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,690	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,580	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 3,680	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,680	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,580	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 3,380	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,380	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,270	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon	1,650	8,565
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 3,550	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,550	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,440	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 3,180	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,180	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,090	9,900
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Laramie	up to 2,980	up to 10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Laramiewith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,980	10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Laramiewith GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,870	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 3,150	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	3,150	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	3,040	9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 2,790	up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,790	10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,690	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 2,760	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,760	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,660	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 2,500	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,500	10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,410	9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Rebel	1,960	9,680
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesman	up to 2,640	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,640	10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 9,900 lb	2,520	9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesman	up to 2,310	up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith GVWR option 10,000 lb	2,310	10,000

Showing 40 of 44 rows. Every configuration is on the 2024 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2021 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2021 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 4}lb	GVWR^{source 4}lb	Front GAWR^{source 4}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 4}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	4,010	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,690	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,660	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,540	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,360	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,230	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon	1,630	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox	1,520	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,530	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,170	10,000	5,500	6,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn	2,940	10,000	5,500	6,390
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox	2,810	10,000	5,500	6,390

Showing 12 of 22 rows. Every configuration is on the 2021 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2020 Ram 2500

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Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2020 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 5}lb	GVWR^{source 5}lb	Front GAWR^{source 5}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 5}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	4,010	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,690	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,660	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,540	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,350	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,220	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon	1,620	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox	1,500	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,520	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,160	10,000	5,500	6,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn	2,940	10,000	5,500	6,390
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox	2,790	10,000	5,500	6,390

Showing 12 of 22 rows. Every configuration is on the 2020 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2019 Ram 2500

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Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2019 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 6}lb	GVWR^{source 6}lb	Front GAWR^{source 6}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 6}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	4,050	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,680	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,650	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,530	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,380	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox	3,230	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon	1,660	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox	1,510	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman	3,550	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman	3,190	10,000	5,500	6,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn	2,970	10,000	5,500	6,390
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox	2,820	10,000	5,500	6,390

Showing 12 of 22 rows. Every configuration is on the 2019 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2018 Ram 2500

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Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2018 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 7}lb	GVWR^{source 7}lb	Front GAWR^{source 7}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 7}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,990	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,610	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	1,560	8,565	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,610	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,300	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,480	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,140	10,000	5,500	6,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,180	10,000	5,500	6,500
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	2,910	10,000	5,500	6,500
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	3,160	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	3,060	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	2,720	10,000	5,750	6,000

Showing 12 of 33 rows. Every configuration is on the 2018 Ram 2500 (Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2017 Ram 2500

Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2017 Ram 2500 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 8}lb	GVWR^{source 8}lb	Front GAWR^{source 8}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 8}lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,990	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,610	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	1,510	8,510	4,750	6,200
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,610	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,300	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,480	10,000	5,500	6,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,140	10,000	5,500	6,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	3,180	10,000	5,500	6,500
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	2,910	10,000	5,500	6,500
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	3,160	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	3,060	10,000	5,500	6,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	2,720	10,000	5,750	6,000

Showing 12 of 33 rows. Every configuration is on the 2017 Ram 2500 (Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

Earlier model years (2010 to 2016) are in the table below, each with a link to the full specs of its generation.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Ram 2500 payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload Ram prints for each model year, newest first, across Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty and Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty.

The top figure rose by 800 lb, from 3,170 lb in 2013 to 3,970 lb in 2014.
The top figure rose by 640 lb, from 3,940 lb in 2025 to 4,580 lb in 2026.
The top figure rose by 70 lb, from 3,120 lb in 2011 to 3,190 lb in 2012.

Ram 2500 payload capacity by model year
Model years	Lowest	Highest	Configurations	Full specs
2026Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,570 lb	4,580 lb	13	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2025Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,570 lb	3,940 lb	13	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2024Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,650 lb	4,000 lb	16	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2021Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,520 lb	4,010 lb	15	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2020Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,500 lb	4,010 lb	15	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2019Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,510 lb	4,050 lb	15	Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2018Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,560 lb	3,990 lb	33	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2017Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,510 lb	3,990 lb	33	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2016Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,510 lb	3,990 lb	33	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2015Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,480 lb	3,970 lb	33	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2014Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,620 lb	3,970 lb	182	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2013Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,570 lb	3,170 lb	132	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2012Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,590 lb	3,190 lb	73	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2011Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,730 lb	3,120 lb	73	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2010Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty	1,810 lb	3,160 lb	61	Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs

03 / Most and least

Which Ram 2500 leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026: 4,580 lb; 2026 Regular Cab 8 ft box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4 with the GVWR option 11,040 lb.
Lowest in 2026: 1,570 lb; 2026 Crew Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4.
Lowest of any year, 2015: 1,480 lb; 2015 Crew Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4, 6-speed automatic 66RFE.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Ram 2500 payload capacity

Ram’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By cab

Crew Cab1,570–4,010 lb
Mega Cabup to 2,900 lb
Regular Cabup to 3,590–4,580 lb

By bed

6 ft 4 in box1,570–3,610 lb
8 ft boxup to 3,160–4,580 lb

By engine

6.4L HEMI V8up to 1,570–4,580 lb
6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo dieselup to 2,900–3,600 lb

By drive

4x4up to 1,570–4,580 lb
4x2up to 3,470–3,930 lb

Option packages

GVWR option 9,900 lb−1,150 lb to −100 lb
GVWR option 10,000 lb−1,040 lb to −0 lb
GVWR option 11,040 lb−0 lb
GVWR option 10,190 lb−0 lb

05 / Compared

Ram 2500 against other heavy-duty pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by Ram’s and the other makers’ own documents.

heavy-duty pickups compared on payload capacity
Model	Model year	Payload
Ram 2500	2026	1,570–4,580 lb
Ford Super Duty	2024	up to 2,437–8,000 lb

06 / Next

More on the Ram 2500

Ram 2500 specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model page Ram 2500 towing20,000 lb in 2026, with every other year.See towing Ram 2500 weight5,988–8,069 lb in 2021, with every other year.See weight Ram 2500 dimensions227.2–256.7 in in 2015–2018, with every other year.See dimensions Ram 2500 tires4 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tires RankingMost payload: pickups: where the Ram 2500 places.See the ranking Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2026 Ram 2500?

The 2026 Ram 2500 carries 1,570–4,580 lb of payload, depending on cab, bed, engine, drive, trim and option package. Ratings: GVWR 8,565–11,040 lb.

Which 2026 Ram 2500 carries the most?

The 2026 Regular Cab 8 ft box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4 with the GVWR option 11,040 lb, at 4,580 lb.

Which 2026 Ram 2500 carries the least?

The 2026 Crew Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x4, at 1,570 lb.

What changes the Ram 2500’s payload capacity?

Cab, bed, engine, drive and option package, by Ram’s own figures for 2026. By cab: Crew Cab 1,570–4,010 lb; Mega Cab up to 2,900 lb; Regular Cab up to 3,590–4,580 lb. By bed: 6 ft 4 in box 1,570–3,610 lb; 8 ft box up to 3,160–4,580 lb. By engine: 6.4L HEMI V8 up to 1,570–4,580 lb; 6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel up to 2,900–3,600 lb.

Has the Ram 2500’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2026: 1,570–4,580 lb; 2025: 1,570–3,940 lb; 2024: 1,650–4,000 lb; 2021: 1,520–4,010 lb; 2020: 1,500–4,010 lb. The top figure rose by 800 lb, from 3,170 lb in 2013 to 3,970 lb in 2014.

What is the GVWR of the 2026 Ram 2500?

8,565–11,040 lb by configuration. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with everything aboard; payload is what is left after the vehicle’s own weight.

These are Ram’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.