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2012 Ram 2500 towing capacity

The 2012 Ram 2500 is published in 27 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,050 to 11,350 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,350 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Ram 2500 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 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 11,350 8,650 5,482 3,168
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 11,300 8,650 5,571 3,079
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,950 8,800 5,876 2,924
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,900 8,800 5,955 2,845
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,850 8,800 5,987 2,813
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,750 8,800 6,115 2,685
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,800 8,800 6,040 2,760
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,700 8,800 6,126 2,674
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,650 8,800 6,189 2,611
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,550 8,800 6,296 2,504
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,900 8,650 5,951 2,699
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,800 8,650 6,032 2,618
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,350 8,800 6,490 2,310
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,250 8,800 6,575 2,225
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,200 8,800 6,639 2,161
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,100 8,800 6,746 2,054
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,650 8,800 6,224 2,576
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,550 8,800 6,285 2,515
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,500 8,800 6,354 2,446
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,150 8,800 6,683 2,117
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,150 8,800 6,713 2,087
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,050 8,800 6,813 1,987
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,550 8,800 6,287 2,513
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,500 8,800 6,341 2,459
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,450 8,800 6,398 2,402
Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 4.56 10,200 8,510 6,653 1,857
Laramie Longhorn/Limited Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB — — — 3.73 10,300 8,800 6,527 2,273

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 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.