Ram 1500 Towing Capacities

2020 Models:

The 2020 1500's equipped with the 3.6l engine had some of the lowest tow ratings, according to the charts, ranging from 6,390-7,710 pounds. The 3.0l engine held the moderate to higher ratings, ranging in specs from 7,850-12,560 pounds and the 5.7l engine had the highest specs on the charts (in general), ranging from 8,120-12,750 pounds.

2020 Classic Models:

Of course the 2020 Classic Ram 1500's equipped with the 3.6l engine had substantially lower towing specs than models equipped with the 5.7l engine, ranging from 4,350-7,580 pounds but even the differences between models that used the 3.6l engine that had the 3.21 and 3.55 axle ratios were substantial.

Models equipped with the 5.7l engine ranged in capacity from 8,020-10,680 pounds and models equipped with the 3.92 axle ratio had greater overall numbers than models equipped with the 3.21 axle ratios.

2019 Models:

Again, the 2019 models equipped with the 3.6l engine had significantly lower ratings than models equipped with the 5.7l engine, ranging from 6,250-7,520 pounds.

1500's that had the 5.7l engines equipped saw a larger towing range overall, having a minimum rating of 8,020 pounds, going all the way up to 12,750 pounds.

The axle ratios did play a huge part in the numbers as well, as it did for the 2020 models, so be sure to pay attention to these "small" details.

2019 Classic Models:

When it came to engine options and towing capacity, the 3.6l engines had the lowest numbers, while the 3.0l and 5.7l engines had the highest, similar to the 2020 Ram 1500s.

2019 Classic 1500's equipped with the 3.6l engines had a towing capacity range of between 4,370-7,680 pounds, while the 3.0l engines had a range of 7,540-9,290 pounds and the 5.7l engines ranged from 4,790-10,710 pounds, according to the MASSIVE towing chart.

2018-2014 Models:

By now, I know that the 3.6l engines have the lowest towing specs out of the three engines, ranging from 4,050-7,610 pounds for the 2018-2014 model 1500s. 

The other 2018-2014 models equipped with the 3.0l engine had a range of 6,800-9,240 pounds and models equipped with the 5.7l engine had a range of between 4,900 and 10,650 pounds.

2018 Charts:

2017 Charts:

2016 Charts:

2015 Charts:

2014 Charts:

2013 Models:

For 2013 model ram 1500's, the 3.6l engine had the lowest towing numbers, starting at 4,000 pounds and going up to 6,500 pounds. The 4.7l engine ranged from 5,700-7,700 pounds and the 5.7l engines were capable of between 4,900-10,450 pounds, according to the charts.

2012-2007 Models:

Of course, the 3.7l engine produced the least amount of power out of the three engines (by far), and you were able to see this in the towing capacity range, which ranged between a mere 2,900-3,800 pounds.

The 4.7l engines produced a little more power and better towing specs, ranging from 3,850-7,700 pounds and the 5.7l engines produced the most power and had the best towing specs overall, ranging between 4,900-11,500 pounds for 2012-2007 model 1500s.

2012 Charts

2011 Charts

2010 Charts

2009 Charts

2008 Charts

2007 Charts

2006 Models:

If we break it down by engine, we can see that the 2006 Ram 1500's had a towing capacity range of between 2,900-3,800 pounds for the 3.7l engines, 3,700-7,650 pounds for the 4.7l engines and 7,350-9,100 pounds for the 5.7l engines.

There only seemed to be one model that came equipped with the 8.3l engine, and it had a surprisingly lower capacity on the charts than I expected, spec'd at 8,150 pounds.

2005 & 2004 Models:

We will again break down the towing capacities according to the engine equipped to get a general idea of how much power each motor was capable of.

The towing capacity range for '05 and '04 Ram 1500's equipped with the 3.7l engines was between 2,950-3,850 pounds and if you had the 4.7l engine it was more like 3,750-7,750 pounds.

Models equipped with the 5.7l engines ranged from 7,500-9,250 pounds.

2005 Charts

2004 Charts

What Axle Ratio & Transmission Do I Have?

You will need to know your axle ratio and what transmission you have equipped in order to find out the exact towing specs for your Ram 1500 and there are a couple of ways to do that...

The easiest way to figure out all of the required specs to calculate your towing capacity (including your axle ratio and transmission info) would be using your VIN and plugging it into this website (https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing).

It will give you all the specs on your 1500, including the axle ratio, engine and transmission information. The information in the example image below was found towards the bottom of the PDF document under "optional equipment".

If you purchased a newer Ram 1500 (original/1st owner), then you should have a build sheet for the truck that will state what axle ratio came standard or if you opted for a different axle ratio, it will be listed in the options section.

If you want to visually check to verify the axle ratio yourself, then you will have to get under the truck and look at your rear differential housing to see if you can find a tag or stamped numbers on the housing that states what your axle ratio is. Below is an image of what you might find, if the paper tag is still intact...

Transmission Notes...

I noticed on the 2005 and 2004 Ram 1500's towing charts that under the transmission area there are labels with a letter and a number (A6, M6, M5, etc.) and this simply indicates A=automatic transmission and M=manual transmission and the number after the letter indicates how many speeds/gears the transmission has (M6=Manual 6 speed transmission).

Resources I Used For The Ram 1500's:

I went ahead and used Dodge's towing guides for their Ram 1500's to gather and organize all of the information in this article and wanted to link to my sources for those of you out there who want to view them for themselves.

• 2020 Towing Guide
  
• 2020 Classic Towing Guide
  
• 2019 Towing Guide
  
• 2019 Classic Towing Guide
• 2018 Towing Guide
  
• 2017 Towing Guide
  
• 2016 Towing Guide
  
• 2015 Towing Guide
  
• 2014 Towing Guide
  
• 2013 Towing Guide
  
• 2012 Towing Guide
  
• 2011 Towing Guide
  
• 2010 Towing Guide
  
• 2009 Towing Guide
  
• 2008 Towing Guide
  
• 2007 Towing Guide
  
• 2006 Towing Guide
  
• 2005 Towing Guide
  
• 2004 Towing Guide