The Ram 2500 towing capacity is a maximum of 19,990 pounds1 for the 2024 model year, joined by a 4,000-pound maximum payload capacity.2 To see more specs, including the available tow packages and how each trim varies in terms of towing, read our informative guide below. If the Ram 2500 tow rating and tow features catch your attention, come by Clement CDJR Florissant to experience this massively powerful truck in person.
| Standard Engine | Standard Towing Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.4L HEMI V-8 | 14,790 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.4L HEMI V-8 | 14,680 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.4L HEMI V-8 | 14,630 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.4L HEMI V-8 | 14,590 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.4L HEMI V-8 | 9,360 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.7L Cummins® I-6 | 18,590 lbs1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 6.7L Cummins® I-6 | 18,030 lbs1 |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 | 19,990 lbs1 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | 19,980 lbs1 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | 19,980 lbs1 |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | 19,680 lbs1 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | 19,680 lbs1 |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | 19,780 lbs1 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 17,980 lbs1 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 17,980 lbs1 |
Beyond the details you saw in the Ram 2500 towing capacity chart above, the model can be set up for better towing capabilities when you choose one of the available Ram 2500 tow packages.
The first is the Tow-Mode Digital Rearview Mirror Package, which, as its name suggests, adds a digital rearview mirror and an integrated rear tow-mode camera for a much more visible and easier towing experience.
The second package is the Tow Technology Plus Group. It begins with that digital rearview mirror, and then it adds the enhanced visibility of a side-camera system, along with the stress relief of Trailer Reverse Steering Control.
Next is the Towing Technology Group. This package makes your Ram 2500 safer, more capable, and more stylish by adding the following upgrades:
And finally, the Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Prep Group is a package that we recommend to any future Ram 2500 owner. This package is necessary for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing, and, as we covered, the maximum Ram 2500 towing capacity is achieved with these hitches.
The maximum Ram 2500 payload capacity is 4,000 pounds,2 which lets you haul a lot in your truck's bed. However, like the tow rating, this capacity can vary by configuration. We must also add a note on using this rating: Payload and towing capacities are achieved independently of each other. The weight of your payload can impact your truck's real-time towing capacity, so always double-check that your truck is hauling within its mechanical limits.
| Standard Payload Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 3,340 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 3,230 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 3,180 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 3,140 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 1,730 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 2,230 lbs2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in Box 4x4 | 2,180 lbs2 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 | 4,000 lbs2 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | 4,000 lbs2 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | 4,010 lbs2 |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | 4,010 lbs2 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | 4,010 lbs2 |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | 4,050 lbs2 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 3,990 lbs2 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | 3,990 lbs2 |
The Ram 2500 towing capacity and payload ratings are, as we've seen, an impressive spec sheet. The onboard features of this truck are just as impressive, and that brings us to another point, namely that the lineup of Ram heavy-duty trucks includes one more model: the Ram 3500. It offers everything that the Ram 2500 does but with a higher maximum towing capacity of 37,090 pounds.1
For a look at the new Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 – or a tour of the smaller, light-duty Ram 1500 – come by our Ram dealership today. The Clement CDJR Florissant team is passionate about these trucks and is always happy to help drivers discover their best match within the lineup.
A new Ram 2500 can haul up to 4,000 pounds of payload2 in its bed. If you're instead looking to haul larger equipment in a trailer, you can access a towing capacity of 19,990 pounds1 and get it done with a Ram 2500. Different trims and configurations can have different towing and payload ratings; contact us for full details.
The 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman trim is typically considered the best for towing, as it is the most affordable and work-focused trim in the Ram truck lineup. However, the most important factor in which Ram 2500 is best for towing will be the engine that's equipped, as only the available Cummins® turbo-diesel will achieve the 19,990-pound maximum Ram 2500 towing capacity.1
Ram 2500 trucks from the 2019 to 2024 model year can all tow similar amounts of weight, but the closer to 2019 you go, the more affordable the used truck will likely be. This can make the 2019 model the best choice. A new 2024 Ram 2500 may be the best choice for your towing needs, though, as some drivers prefer a tow rig that's theirs from the start.
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1When properly equipped. See dealer for details.
2When properly equipped. Max payload ratings shown for base configuration. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload weights. Contact dealer for details.
