2026 Ram 2500 towing capacity
The 2026 Ram 2500 is rated to tow up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 20,000 lb
- 80% guideline
- 16,000 lb
- Max payload
- 3,930 lb
Max rating: High Output 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, properly equipped. Common setup: 6.4L HEMI V8 gas engine, 17,750 lb.
How much can your Ram 2500 really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
17,750 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Good to tow: 39% of the maximum
Comfortably within all three limits.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 2,490 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 23,750 lb
Where the Ram 2500’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: ramtrucks.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 2500 | 20,000 lb |
| 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty | 23,000 lb |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ram 2500?
Up to 20,000 lb when properly equipped (High Output 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, properly equipped). A common configuration, 6.4L HEMI V8 gas engine, is rated for 17,750 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Ram 2500 safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 16,000 lb for a Ram 2500 rated at 20,000 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What is the Ram 2500’s payload capacity?
Up to 3,930 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Ram 2500?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 2,000 lb to 3,000 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
