2012 Ram 1500 Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2012 Ram 1500 Regular CAB is published in 12 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,050 to 11,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,500 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 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 6 1/3 ft | V6, 3.7 Liter | 215 | 235 | — | 9,100 | — | 4,518 | — |
| Tradesman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 9,100 | — | 4,760 | — |
| ST Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | 310 | 330 | — | 10,450 | — | 4,691 | — |
| Tradesman Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 10,250 | — | 5,032 | — |
| Tradesman Heavy Duty Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 11,500 | — | — | — |
| SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 8,900 | — | 4,867 | — |
| Sport Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 5,050 | — | 4,788 | — |
| R/T Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 5,050 | — | 4,788 | — |
| Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 8,900 | — | 4,867 | — |
| SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 10,200 | — | 5,033 | — |
| Outdoorsman Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 10,200 | — | 5,033 | — |
| Express Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 390 | 407 | — | 9,100 | — | 4,707 | — |
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.
How this year compares to 2011
The 2011 Ram 1500 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 10,450 lb. The 2012 model adds 1,050 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2011 Ram 1500 Regular CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2012 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 22,300 |
| 2012 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 20,950 |
| 2012 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 18,350 |
| 2012 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 15,050 |
| 2012 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 14,650 |
| 2012 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 14,300 |
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.