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2022 Ram 2500 towing capacity by configuration

The manufacturer rates the 2022 Ram 2500 to tow between 10,440 lb and 20,000 lb, depending on cab, bed, drive, engine and axle ratio. Below are all 86 factory configurations in its 2022 towing chart. Narrow them to the truck you're looking at, or one a Western dealer has on the lot.

Highest tow rating

20,000 lb

4X2 Crew Cab 6'4"-box, 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

Most payload

4,480 lb

4X2 Regular Cab No-box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

Configurations rated

86

2 engines, 3 cabs

Find a configuration

Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.

Cab
Bed
Drive
Engine
Trim
86 configurations matchUp to 20,000 lb trailerUp to 4,480 lb payload
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    20,000 lb
    Payload
    2,770 lb
    GCWR
    27,700 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    20,000 lb
    Payload
    2,680 lb
    GCWR
    27,700 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    20,000 lb
    Payload
    2,630 lb
    GCWR
    27,840 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,990 lb
    Payload
    3,150 lb
    GCWR
    27,320 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,990 lb
    Payload
    3,050 lb
    GCWR
    27,320 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,990 lb
    Payload
    2,520 lb
    GCWR
    27,840 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,990 lb
    Payload
    2,490 lb
    GCWR
    27,980 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,980 lb
    Payload
    2,810 lb
    GCWR
    27,650 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,980 lb
    Payload
    2,710 lb
    GCWR
    27,650 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,340 lb
    Payload
    2,410 lb
    GCWR
    27,980 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    19,240 lb
    Payload
    2,660 lb
    GCWR
    27,700 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    18,840 lb
    Payload
    2,360 lb
    GCWR
    27,980 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    18,820 lb
    Payload
    2,610 lb
    GCWR
    27,700 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    18,230 lb
    Payload
    2,300 lb
    GCWR
    26,400 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    18,220 lb
    Payload
    2,300 lb
    GCWR
    27,980 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,740 lb
    Payload
    4,010 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,740 lb
    Payload
    3,910 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,550 lb
    Payload
    4,480 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,550 lb
    Payload
    4,380 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,420 lb
    Payload
    3,690 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,410 lb
    Payload
    3,580 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,390 lb
    Payload
    3,660 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,390 lb
    Payload
    3,560 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,270 lb
    Payload
    3,540 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,270 lb
    Payload
    3,440 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,260 lb
    Payload
    3,530 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,250 lb
    Payload
    3,420 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,240 lb
    Payload
    4,060 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,230 lb
    Payload
    4,160 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    17,210 lb
    Payload
    2,200 lb
    GCWR
    26,400 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,160 lb
    Payload
    4,000 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,160 lb
    Payload
    3,900 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,090 lb
    Payload
    3,360 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,090 lb
    Payload
    4,000 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,080 lb
    Payload
    3,250 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    17,080 lb
    Payload
    3,890 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,990 lb
    Payload
    3,160 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,960 lb
    Payload
    3,230 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,910 lb
    Payload
    3,080 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,900 lb
    Payload
    3,170 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,890 lb
    Payload
    3,730 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,890 lb
    Payload
    3,630 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,740 lb
    Payload
    3,650 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,720 lb
    Payload
    3,530 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,660 lb
    Payload
    2,940 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,660 lb
    Payload
    2,840 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,530 lb
    Payload
    2,810 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    16,530 lb
    Payload
    2,710 lb
    GCWR
    24,200 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,620 lb
    Payload
    2,040 lb
    GCWR
    24,240 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,540 lb
    Payload
    4,010 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,540 lb
    Payload
    3,910 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,350 lb
    Payload
    4,480 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,350 lb
    Payload
    4,380 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,220 lb
    Payload
    3,690 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,210 lb
    Payload
    3,580 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,190 lb
    Payload
    3,660 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,190 lb
    Payload
    3,560 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,070 lb
    Payload
    3,540 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,070 lb
    Payload
    3,440 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,060 lb
    Payload
    3,530 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,050 lb
    Payload
    3,420 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,040 lb
    Payload
    4,060 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Regular Cab · No box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    15,030 lb
    Payload
    4,160 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,960 lb
    Payload
    4,000 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,960 lb
    Payload
    3,900 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,890 lb
    Payload
    3,360 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,890 lb
    Payload
    4,000 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,880 lb
    Payload
    3,250 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X2 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,880 lb
    Payload
    3,890 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,790 lb
    Payload
    3,160 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Tradesman · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,760 lb
    Payload
    3,230 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,710 lb
    Payload
    3,080 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 8'0" box · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,700 lb
    Payload
    3,170 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,690 lb
    Payload
    3,730 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (6'4" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,690 lb
    Payload
    3,630 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,620 lb
    Payload
    1,940 lb
    GCWR
    24,240 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,540 lb
    Payload
    3,650 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · No box (8'0" chassis) · Tradesman

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,520 lb
    Payload
    3,530 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,480 lb
    Payload
    1,920 lb
    GCWR
    24,240 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,470 lb
    Payload
    2,940 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,470 lb
    Payload
    2,840 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,340 lb
    Payload
    2,810 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    14,340 lb
    Payload
    2,710 lb
    GCWR
    22,000 lb
  • 4X4 Mega Cab · 6'4" box · Big Horn/Lone Star · RamBox

    6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle

    Max trailer
    13,480 lb
    Payload
    1,820 lb
    GCWR
    24,240 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Power Wagon

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    10,590 lb
    Payload
    1,630 lb
    GCWR
    18,000 lb
  • 4X4 Crew Cab · 6'4" box · Power Wagon · RamBox

    6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle

    Max trailer
    10,440 lb
    Payload
    1,520 lb
    GCWR
    18,000 lb

Best tow rating by engine and cab

EngineRegular CabCrew CabMega Cab
6.4L HEMI V817,740 lb17,390 lb16,660 lb
6.7L Cummins turbo diesel19,990 lb20,000 lb15,620 lb

Ram 2500 towing by model year

Model yearHighest ratingLowest ratingConfigurations
2027 2500 towing20,000 lb10,530 lb76
2026 2500 towing20,000 lb10,420 lb245
2025 2500 towing20,000 lb10,530 lb67
2024 2500 towing20,000 lb10,610 lb44
2023 2500 towing19,980 lb10,490 lb68
2022 (this page)20,000 lb10,440 lb86
2021 2500 towing20,000 lb10,440 lb86
2020 2500 towing19,680 lb10,290 lb86

Trailer and 360° cameras

Which camera option do you need?

Some Ram camera packages include cameras, while others only add the wiring or a digital mirror. See what each option code, from XAK to XH7, actually adds.

Ram camera packages explained

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.
GVWR
Gross vehicle weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle may weigh, itself plus everything in it.
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 2500 towing questions

What is the most a 2022 Ram 2500 can tow?

20,000 lb, for a 4X2 Crew Cab 6'4"-box, 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel, 3.73 axle. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.

What is the lowest tow rating for a 2022 Ram 2500?

10,440 lb, for a 4X4 Crew Cab 6'4"-box Power Wagon with the RamBox, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4.10 axle. Across the 86 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 10,440 lb to 20,000 lb.

Which 2022 Ram 2500 has the most payload?

A 4X2 Regular Cab No-box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 3.73 axle, rated for 4,480 lb of payload. Payload falls as trims add equipment and weight.

How much does the engine change the 2500's tow rating?

6.4L HEMI V8: 10,440 lb to 17,740 lb; 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel: 13,480 lb to 20,000 lb.

Has the Ram 2500's tow rating changed over the years?

2027: up to 20,000 lb; 2026: up to 20,000 lb; 2025: up to 20,000 lb; 2024: up to 20,000 lb; 2023: up to 19,980 lb; 2022: up to 20,000 lb; 2021: up to 20,000 lb; 2020: up to 19,680 lb.

Source: 2022 Ram 2500 (DJ) 4x2 Weight and Tow Chart (Ram Body Builder Guide); 2022 Ram 2500 (DJ) 4x4 Weight and Tow Chart (Ram Body Builder Guide); 2022 Ram 2500 (DJ) Box Off Weight and Tow Chart (Ram Body Builder Guide), 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.