2013 Ram 3500 Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2013 Ram 3500 Regular CAB is published in 2 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 29,640 to 29,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (29,700 lb) sits in heavy-duty fifth-wheel territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Ram 3500 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 Tradesman Pickup 2D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 350 | 650 | — | 29,700 | — | 6,168 | — |
| SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 350 | 650 | — | 29,640 | — | 6,226 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow figures this high require a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch installed in the bed of the truck, and a corresponding trailer setup. Conventional bumper-pull towing on the same vehicle is typically capped well below this number — usually under 15,000 lb. Always check the door-jamb sticker and owner's manual for the maximum permitted on each hitch class before hooking up.
How this year compares to 2012
The 2012 Ram 3500 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 22,300 lb. The 2013 model adds 7,400 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 2012 Ram 3500 Regular CAB 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 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 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 | 12,350 |
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.