2017 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD towing capacity

The 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD is published in 10 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 12,640 to 30,830 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (30,830 lb) sits in heavy-duty fifth-wheel territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD 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

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 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD carried a maximum tow rating of 22,300 lb. The 2017 model adds 8,530 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 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2017 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2017 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.