2017 Ram 1500 Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2017 Ram 1500 Regular CAB is published in 11 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,050 to 10,650 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,650 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ram 1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 10,450 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,180 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,180 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 10,650 | — | — | — |
| Express Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,180 | — | — | — |
| Night Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,180 | — | — | — |
| SLT Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,050 | — | — | — |
| SLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 10,450 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,050 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 10,450 | — | — | — |
| Sport Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | 395 | 410 | — | 9,180 | — | — | — |
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 2016
The 2016 Ram 1500 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 10,650 lb. The 2017 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2016 Ram 1500 Regular CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2017 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 29,530 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 29,360 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 28,820 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 17,540 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 17,210 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | 17,000 |
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.