Ram 1500 Classic · Trailer towing chart
2022 Ram 1500 Classic towing capacity by configuration
The manufacturer rates the 2022 Ram 1500 Classic to tow between 4,350 lb and 10,610 lb, depending on cab, bed, drive, engine and axle ratio. Below are all 89 factory configurations in its 2022 towing chart. Narrow them to the truck you're looking at, or one a Great Lakes dealer has on the lot.
- Top tow rating
- 10,610 lb
- 4X2 Regular Cab 8'0" box, 5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle
- Top payload
- 1,930 lb
- 4X2 Quad Cab 6'4" box, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle
- Configurations
- 89
- 2 engines, 3 cabs
Find a configuration
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
Underlined values and tags are what separate configurations that otherwise read the same.
5.7L HEMI V8 · 53 configurations · up to 10,610 lb
4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman
8-speed automatic (8HP70), 3.92 axle
- Trailer
- 10,610 lb
- Payload
- 1,680 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
8-speed automatic (8HP70), 3.92 axle
- Trailer
- 10,520 lb
- Payload
- 1,710 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
8-speed automatic (8HP70), 3.92 axle
- Trailer
- 10,480 lb
- Payload
- 1,810 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Express
8-speed automatic (8HP70), 3.92 axle
- Trailer
- 10,480 lb
- Payload
- 1,810 lb
- GCWR
- 15,975 lb
3.6L Pentastar V6 · 36 configurations · up to 7,660 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.55 axle
- Trailer
- 7,660 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Express
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.55 axle
- Trailer
- 7,660 lb
- Payload
- 1,930 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Quad Cab · 6'4" box · Warlock
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.55 axle
- Trailer
- 7,610 lb
- Payload
- 1,880 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
4X2 Crew Cab · 5'7" box · Tradesman
8-speed automatic (850RE), 3.55 axle
- Trailer
- 7,580 lb
- Payload
- 1,870 lb
- GCWR
- 12,900 lb
| Configuration | Transmission | Axle | Max trailer (lb) | Payload (lb) | GCWR (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L HEMI V8 · 53 configurations · up to 10,610 lb | |||||
| 4X2 Regular Cab8'0" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,610 | 1,680 | 15,975 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,520 | 1,710 | 15,975 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,480 | 1,810 | 15,975 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Express | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,480 | 1,810 | 15,975 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Warlock | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,460 | 1,660 | 15,975 |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (8HP70) | 3.92 | 10,460 | 1,650 | 15,975 |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 · 36 configurations · up to 7,660 lb | |||||
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,660 | 1,930 | 12,900 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Express | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,660 | 1,930 | 12,900 |
| 4X2 Quad Cab6'4" box · Warlock | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,610 | 1,880 | 12,900 |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Tradesman | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,580 | 1,870 | 12,900 |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Express | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,580 | 1,870 | 12,900 |
| 4X2 Crew Cab5'7" box · Warlock | 8-speed automatic (850RE) | 3.55 | 7,560 | 1,830 | 12,900 |
About this chart (4 notes)
- Ram published no 2022 1500 Classic towing chart, so these ratings come from the towing tool on ramtrucks.com.
- The 1500 Classic is the previous-generation Ram 1500, sold alongside the redesigned truck.
- The tool gives no curb weights or axle ratings, and its figures can differ slightly from Ram's printed charts.
- GVWR is left blank because the tool lists the GCWR in its place for 2022.
Best tow rating by engine and cab
The highest max-trailer rating for each combination, in pounds. A dash means the factory doesn't offer it.
| Engine | Regular Cab | Quad Cab | Crew Cab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 7,290 | 7,660 | 7,580 |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 10,610 | 10,520 | 10,460 |
Ram 1500 Classic towing by model year
The highest and lowest max-trailer ratings in each year's chart, in pounds.
What the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
- Payload
- What the vehicle can carry inside and in the bed, including people and the trailer's tongue or pin weight. It is GVWR minus the vehicle's own weight.
- GCWR
- Gross combined weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. It is often the number that runs out first.
- Axle ratio
- A higher number (3.92 against 3.21) turns the engine faster at a given speed. It costs some fuel economy and usually raises the tow rating.
2022 Ram 1500 Classic towing questions
What is the most a 2022 Ram 1500 Classic can tow?
10,610 lb, for a 4X2 Regular Cab 8'0" box, 5.7L HEMI V8, 3.92 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
What is the lowest tow rating for a 2022 Ram 1500 Classic?
4,350 lb, for a 4X4 Crew Cab 5'7" box Express, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle. Across the 89 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 4,350 lb to 10,610 lb.
Which 2022 Ram 1500 Classic has the most payload?
A 4X2 Quad Cab 6'4" box, 3.6L Pentastar V6, 3.21 axle, rated for 1,930 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.
How much does the engine change the Ram 1500 Classic's tow rating?
3.6L Pentastar V6: 4,350 lb to 7,660 lb; 5.7L HEMI V8: 8,000 lb to 10,610 lb.
Has the Ram 1500 Classic's tow rating changed over the years?
2022: up to 10,610 lb; 2021: up to 10,610 lb; 2020: up to 10,680 lb.
Source: 2022 Ram 1500 Classic towing data (ramtrucks.com towing tool), Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.