2016 Ram 2500 Mega CAB towing capacity
The 2016 Ram 2500 Mega CAB is published in 6 configurations with a tow rating of 15,540 lb (serious heavy-duty pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Ram 2500 Mega 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 660 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 660 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 370 | 800 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Limited Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 370 | 800 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 660 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Longhorn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 370 | 800 | — | 15,540 | — | — | — |
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 2015
The 2015 Ram 2500 Mega CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 15,230 lb. The 2016 model adds 310 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 2015 Ram 2500 Mega CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2016 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 29,530 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 29,010 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 28,820 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 17,540 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 17,210 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | 11,910 |
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.