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2013 Ram 3500 towing capacity

The 2013 Ram 3500 is published in 26 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,880 to 11,860 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,860 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Ram 3500 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 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,860 10,100 5,969 4,131
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,490 10,500 6,343 4,157
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,440 10,500 6,389 4,111
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,400 10,500 6,433 4,067
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,320 10,500 6,507 3,993
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,370 10,700 6,456 4,244
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,300 10,700 6,533 4,167
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,250 10,700 6,582 4,118
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,160 10,700 6,671 4,029
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,330 11,000 6,497 4,503
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,280 11,000 6,546 4,454
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,260 11,000 6,570 4,430
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,140 11,000 6,686 4,314
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,170 11,300 6,661 4,639
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,140 11,300 6,690 4,610
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 11,070 11,300 6,761 4,539
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB — — — — 10,960 11,300 6,866 4,434
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,820 10,100 6,010 4,090
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,660 10,300 6,168 4,132
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB SRW — — — — 11,600 10,300 6,226 4,074
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 11,260 11,000 6,571 4,429
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 11,200 11,000 6,631 4,369
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 11,080 11,000 6,747 4,253
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 11,080 11,300 6,747 4,553
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 10,990 11,300 6,841 4,459
Laramie Longhorn Edition 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB — — — — 10,880 11,300 6,949 4,351

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 2012

The 2012 Ram 3500 carried a maximum tow rating of 13,850 lb. The 2013 model is rated 1,990 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2012 Ram 3500 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.