The table below lists every trim of the 2015 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 305 269 3.21 4,960 6,025 4,510 1,515
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,960 6,025 4,510 1,515
Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 395 410 3.92 9,180 6,200 4,748 1,452
HFE 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,980 6,010 4,567 1,443
Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,790 6,600 4,705 1,895
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,790 6,600 4,705 1,895
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,620 6,800 4,905 1,895
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,620 6,800 4,905 1,895
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,210 6,900 5,120 1,780
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,620 6,800 4,905 1,895
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 240 420 3.55 7,950 6,945 5,337 1,608
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,770 6,300 4,725 1,575
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,770 6,300 4,725 1,575
Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,970 6,350 4,922 1,428
Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,610 6,600 4,887 1,713
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,610 6,600 4,887 1,713
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,450 6,800 5,081 1,719
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,450 6,800 5,081 1,719
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,060 6,900 5,305 1,595
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,450 6,800 5,081 1,719
Tradesman/Express 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,490 6,800 4,949 1,851
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,490 6,800 4,949 1,851
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,170 6,900 5,194 1,706
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,490 6,800 4,949 1,851
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,170 6,900 5,194 1,706
Tradesman/Express 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,190 6,800 5,151 1,649
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,190 6,800 5,151 1,649
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,000 6,900 5,366 1,534
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 305 269 3.21 4,190 6,800 5,151 1,649
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,000 6,900 5,366 1,534
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 6,740 6,800 5,193 1,607
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,070 6,900 5,235 1,665
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,070 6,900 5,235 1,665
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,070 6,900 5,235 1,665
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 8,070 6,900 5,235 1,665
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.55 8,550 6,800 5,385 1,415
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 7,800 6,900 5,420 1,480
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 7,800 6,900 5,420 1,480
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 7,800 6,900 5,420 1,480
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB 395 410 3.21 7,800 6,900 5,420 1,480

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 2014

The 2014 Ram 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 8,750 lb. The 2015 model adds 430 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 2014 Ram 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 Ram models

The rest of Ram's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.