The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Ram 1500 Regular CAB with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
ST Pickup 2D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter 310 330 10,450 4,718
ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft V6, 3.7 Liter 215 235 9,100 4,548
SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter 390 407 8,900 4,830
SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter 390 407 10,250 5,019
Sport Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter 390 407 5,000 4,839

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.

Other 2011 Ram models

The rest of Ram's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.