2013 Ram 1500 towing capacity
The 2013 Ram 1500 is published in 39 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,100 to 8,950 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,950 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Ram 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,450 | 6,025 | 4,684 | 1,341 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,800 | 6,025 | 4,525 | 1,500 |
| R/T 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 4.1 | 5,050 | 6,200 | 4,826 | 1,374 |
| HFE 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,750 | 6,010 | 4,572 | 1,438 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,300 | 6,600 | 4,849 | 1,751 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,600 | 6,600 | 4,705 | 1,895 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,150 | 6,700 | 5,007 | 1,693 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,400 | 6,700 | 4,928 | 1,772 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,700 | 6,700 | 5,267 | 1,433 |
| Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,800 | 6,700 | 5,179 | 1,521 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,250 | 6,350 | 4,909 | 1,441 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,550 | 6,300 | 4,741 | 1,559 |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,950 | 6,350 | 5,017 | 1,333 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,100 | 6,600 | 5,048 | 1,552 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,400 | 6,800 | 4,892 | 1,908 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 5,950 | 6,800 | 5,226 | 1,574 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,150 | 6,800 | 5,146 | 1,654 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,450 | 6,800 | 5,499 | 1,301 |
| Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,550 | 6,800 | 5,411 | 1,389 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,050 | 6,800 | 5,101 | 1,699 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,350 | 6,700 | 4,978 | 1,722 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,600 | 6,800 | 5,330 | 1,470 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,700 | 6,800 | 5,242 | 1,558 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,450 | 6,800 | 5,514 | 1,286 |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 5,850 | 6,800 | 5,308 | 1,492 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 305 | 269 | 3.21 | 4,100 | 6,800 | 5,185 | 1,615 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,400 | 6,800 | 5,555 | 1,245 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,500 | 6,800 | 5,467 | 1,333 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,200 | 6,800 | 5,739 | 1,061 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 6,050 | 6,800 | 5,101 | 1,699 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.21 | 6,700 | 6,800 | 5,200 | 1,600 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,600 | 6,800 | 5,354 | 1,446 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,700 | 6,800 | 5,266 | 1,534 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,400 | 6,800 | 5,538 | 1,262 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 310 | 330 | 3.55 | 5,850 | 6,800 | 5,308 | 1,492 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.21 | 4,100 | 6,800 | 5,226 | 1,574 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,400 | 6,800 | 5,561 | 1,239 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,500 | 6,800 | 5,473 | 1,327 |
| Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | 395 | 407 | 3.55 | 8,200 | 6,800 | 5,745 | 1,055 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2012
The 2012 Ram 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 11,500 lb. The 2013 model is rated 2,550 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2012 Ram 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2013 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 29,700 |
| 2013 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 29,070 |
| 2013 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 29,010 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 13,890 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 13,860 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 13,140 |
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.