2014 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity & Tow Rating

The table below lists every trim of the 2014 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
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,860	9,000	5,966	3,034
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,610	9,000	6,789	2,211
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,560	9,000	6,745	2,255
Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,480	9,000	6,824	2,176
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,750	9,000	7,080	1,920
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,710	9,000	7,119	1,881
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,620	9,000	7,206	1,794
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,770	9,000	6,061	2,939
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,490	9,000	6,337	2,663
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,420	9,000	6,408	2,592
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,380	9,000	6,448	2,552
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,250	9,000	6,579	2,421
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,320	9,000	6,512	2,488
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,220	9,000	6,614	2,386
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,180	9,000	6,653	2,347
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,070	9,000	6,763	2,237
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,490	9,000	6,340	2,660
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,430	9,000	6,399	2,601
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,200	9,000	6,629	2,371
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,070	9,000	6,756	2,244
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	11,020	9,000	6,813	2,187
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,940	9,000	6,895	2,105
Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB	—	410	429	4.1	10,750	8,510	7,077	1,433
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,990	9,000	6,840	2,160
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,870	9,000	6,956	2,044
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,800	9,000	7,030	1,970
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB	—	383	400	3.73	10,710	9,000	7,118	1,882

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 2013

The 2013 Ram 2500 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,350 lb. The 2014 model is rated 490 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2013 Ram 2500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Ram models

The rest of Ram's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model	Max tow (lb)
2014 Ram 3500 Regular CAB	29,700
2014 Ram 3500 Crew CAB	29,070
2014 Ram 3500 Mega CAB	29,010
2014 Ram 2500 Regular CAB	13,890
2014 Ram 2500 Crew CAB	13,860
2014 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.