Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty

2016 Ram 2500 towing capacity

Max towing, 201617,980 lb

Maker8,156 kg

The 2016 Ram 2500 tows up to 17,980 lb (Regular Cab 8 ft box 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel 6-speed automatic 68RFE 4x2, per the 2016 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant).

Two more configurations are rated the same.

The lowest rating is 10,030 lb, for the Power Wagon Crew Cab 6 ft 4 in box 6.4L HEMI V8 6-speed automatic 66RFE 4x4.

2016 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant (2016_ram_2500_towing_charts)

Configurations: 33
Payload: 1,510–3,990 lb
GCWR: 17,500–25,300 lb
Tongue: up to 1,800 lb

01 / Ratings

Every 2016 Ram 2500 configuration

33 configurations Ram sells, each with the ratings Ram publishes for it. A package that changes a rating gets its own row.

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2016 Ram 2500

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Makerin pounds

2016 Ram 2500 towing capacity, GCWR, payload and tongue weight by configuration, in pounds
Configuration	Max towing^{source 1} lb	Max tongue^{source 1} lb	GCWR^{source 1} lb	Max payload^{source 1} lb	GVWR^{source 1} lb	5th wheel^{source 2} lb	Axle^{source 1} ratio	Tow check
6.4L HEMI V8
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	13,320	up to 1,800	19,800	3,990	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	16,320	up to 1,800	22,800	3,990	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 16,320	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,990	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 16,320	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,990	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,930	up to 1,800	19,800	3,600	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,930	up to 1,800	22,800	3,600	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,930	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,600	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,930	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,600	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Power WagonCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE	10,030	up to 1,800	17,500	1,510	8,510	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Power WagonCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	10,030	up to 1,800	17,500	1,510	8,510	up to 25,000	4.10	Check load →
Power WagonCrew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	10,030	up to 1,800	17,500	1,510	8,510	up to 20,000	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,940	up to 1,800	19,800	3,610	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,940	up to 1,800	22,800	3,610	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,940	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,610	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,940	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,610	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,630	up to 1,800	19,800	3,300	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,630	up to 1,800	22,800	3,300	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,630	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,300	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,630	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,300	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,810	up to 1,800	19,800	3,480	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,810	up to 1,800	22,800	3,480	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,810	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,480	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,810	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,480	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,460	up to 1,800	19,800	3,130	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,460	up to 1,800	22,800	3,130	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,460	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,130	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,460	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,130	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,520	up to 1,800	19,800	3,190	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,520	up to 1,800	22,800	3,190	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,520	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,190	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,520	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	3,190	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	12,240	up to 1,800	19,800	2,910	10,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	15,240	up to 1,800	22,800	2,910	10,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 15,240	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	2,910	10,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 15,240	up to 1,800	up to 22,800	2,910	10,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE Most	17,980	up to 1,800	25,300	3,160	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE Mostwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,980	up to 1,800	25,300	3,160	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE Mostwith Gooseneck hitch	17,980	up to 1,800	25,300	3,160	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	16,890	up to 1,800	24,300	3,060	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,890	up to 1,800	24,300	3,060	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,890	up to 1,800	24,300	3,060	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,720	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,720	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,720	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,510	up to 1,800	25,300	2,690	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,510	up to 1,800	25,300	2,690	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,510	up to 1,800	25,300	2,690	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,450	up to 1,800	24,300	2,630	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,210	up to 1,800	25,300	2,380	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,210	up to 1,800	25,300	2,380	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,210	up to 1,800	25,300	2,380	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56	16,140	up to 1,800	24,300	2,310	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,140	up to 1,800	24,300	2,310	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,140	up to 1,800	24,300	2,310	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,370	up to 1,800	25,300	2,540	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,370	up to 1,800	25,300	2,540	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,370	up to 1,800	25,300	2,540	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	16,300	up to 1,800	24,300	2,470	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,300	up to 1,800	24,300	2,470	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,300	up to 1,800	24,300	2,470	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,030	up to 1,800	25,300	2,200	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,030	up to 1,800	25,300	2,200	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,030	up to 1,800	25,300	2,200	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56	15,960	up to 1,800	24,300	2,130	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	15,960	up to 1,800	24,300	2,130	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	15,960	up to 1,800	24,300	2,130	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	17,170	up to 1,800	25,300	2,340	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	17,170	up to 1,800	25,300	2,340	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	17,170	up to 1,800	25,300	2,340	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56	16,100	up to 1,800	24,300	2,280	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	16,100	up to 1,800	24,300	2,280	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	16,100	up to 1,800	24,300	2,280	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE	15,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,030	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	15,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,030	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	15,540	up to 1,800	25,300	2,030	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56	14,870	up to 1,800	24,300	1,960	10,000	not in our data	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Fifth-wheel hitch	14,870	up to 1,800	24,300	1,960	10,000	up to 25,000	3.42	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed manual G56with Gooseneck hitch	14,870	up to 1,800	24,300	1,960	10,000	up to 20,000	3.42	Check load →
5.7L HEMI V8
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,890	up to 1,800	18,300	3,060	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,890	up to 1,800	20,300	3,060	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,890	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	3,060	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,890	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	3,060	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,510	up to 1,800	18,300	2,680	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,510	up to 1,800	20,300	2,680	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,510	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,680	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Regular Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,510	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,680	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,520	up to 1,800	18,300	2,690	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,520	up to 1,800	20,300	2,690	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,520	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,690	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,520	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,690	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,200	up to 1,800	18,300	2,370	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,190	up to 1,800	20,300	2,370	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,190	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,370	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,190	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,370	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,390	up to 1,800	18,300	2,560	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,390	up to 1,800	20,300	2,560	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,390	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,560	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,390	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,560	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,030	up to 1,800	18,300	2,200	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,020	up to 1,800	20,300	2,200	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,020	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,200	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Crew Cab · 8 ft box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,020	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,200	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	11,040	up to 1,800	18,300	2,210	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	13,040	up to 1,800	20,300	2,210	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 13,040	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,210	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 13,040	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	2,210	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 3.73 axle ratio	10,780	up to 1,800	18,300	1,960	9,000	not in our data	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith 4.10 axle ratio	12,780	up to 1,800	20,300	1,960	9,000	not in our data	4.10	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Fifth-wheel hitch	up to 12,780	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	1,960	9,000	up to 25,000	3.73	Check load →
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFEwith Gooseneck hitch	up to 12,780	up to 1,800	up to 20,300	1,960	9,000	up to 20,000	3.73	Check load →

“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 rating.

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

How Ram rates towing: Max. Trailer Weight Rating, ESTIMATED and calculated as specified in SAE J2807 (passenger weight 300 lb, options weight 100 lb, conventional hitch 75 lb), rounded to the nearest 10 lb (chart notes); highest of this configuration's chart rows (13,320, 16,320); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,930, 15,930); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,940, 15,940); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,630, 15,630); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,810, 15,810); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,460, 15,460); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,520, 15,520); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (12,240, 15,240); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,890, 13,890); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,510, 13,510); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,520, 13,520); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,200, 13,190); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,390, 13,390); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,030, 13,020); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (11,040, 13,040); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked; highest of this configuration's chart rows (10,780, 12,780); the exact figure needs the axle-ratio package picked.

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.

2016 Ram 2500 specs: payload, dimensions, ground clearance and weight beside the towing ratings.

The 2016 Ram 2500 belongs to this generation; every configuration, its clearance, angles and weights are on its page.

Ram 2500 DJ (2010–2018): full specs

02 / Why

Which one tows the most, and why

Each figure below is the gap between two of Ram’s own ratings for configurations that differ in one thing only.

What moves the rating

Maker

Tows the most: 17,980 lb

Regular Cab 8 ft box 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel 6-speed automatic 68RFE 4x2; two more configurations are rated the same.

Axle ratio
4.10 axle instead of 3.73
+1,990 to +3,000 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 16 pairs in the table
Build
Regular Cab instead of Mega Cab
+690 to +2,000 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 20 pairs in the table
Build
Crew Cab instead of Mega Cab
+340 to +1,670 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 20 pairs in the table
Build
4x2 instead of 4x4
+260 to +1,630 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 40 pairs in the table

Best rating by engine

6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel17,980 lb
6.4L HEMI V816,320 lb
5.7L HEMI V813,890 lb

The line is the highest rating on this page. Each bar is that engine’s best configuration.

03 / By year

Ram 2500 towing by model year

The highest rating each model year, from that year’s documents. Years rated the same in every configuration share one page.

04 / Next

Check it against your load

Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a 2016 Ram 2500’s ratings and see what’s left.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, and why the trailer number alone isn’t the answer.Read the guide Ram 2500 specsClearance, angles, weights and the rig builder for every configuration.Open the spec plate Ram 2500 tire sizesStock tire and wheel sizes by trim, and what bigger tires change.See tire sizes All towing capacitiesEvery truck and SUV we cover, side by side, sortable.Compare vehicles

05 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which 2016 Ram 2500 configuration tows the most?

The Regular Cab 8 ft box 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel 6-speed automatic 68RFE 4x2, at 17,980 lb; two more configurations are rated the same.

What is the max tongue weight of the 2016 Ram 2500?

Up to 1,800 lb for the Regular Cab 8 ft box 6.4L HEMI V8 6-speed automatic 66RFE 4x2 with the 3.73 axle ratio, 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 2016 Ram 2500?

17,500–25,300 lb by configuration; the most is 25,300 lb, for the Regular Cab 8 ft box 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel 6-speed automatic 68RFE 4x2. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.

Has the Ram 2500’s towing capacity changed by year?

Highest rating by model year: 2026, 20,000 lb; 2025, 20,000 lb; 2024, 20,000 lb; 2021, 20,000 lb; 2020, 19,680 lb; 2019, 19,780 lb; 2018, 17,980 lb; 2017, 17,980 lb; 2016, 17,980 lb; 2015, 17,970 lb; 2014, 17,970 lb; 2013, 18,350 lb; 2012, 15,500 lb; 2011, 15,450 lb; 2010, 13,450 lb.

Does four-wheel drive change the 2016 Ram 2500’s towing capacity?

Yes: 4x2 instead of 4x4 is rated +260 to +1,630 lb on otherwise identical configurations (40 pairs in Ram’s table).

Does the engine change the 2016 Ram 2500’s towing capacity?

Yes. Best rating by engine: 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel, 17,980 lb; 6.4L HEMI V8, 16,320 lb; 5.7L HEMI V8, 13,890 lb.

These are Ram’s published ratings, not a weighbridge. Your own vehicle’s GVWR and axle ratings are on its certification label, and only a scale tells you what your loaded rig weighs. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.