2017 Ram 3500 Crew CAB towing capacity
The 2017 Ram 3500 Crew CAB is published in 14 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 17,010 to 29,360 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (29,360 lb) sits in heavy-duty fifth-wheel territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ram 3500 Crew 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 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,200 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,010 | — | — | — |
| SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,490 | — | — | — |
| SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,010 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,500 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,500 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,010 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,010 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,490 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,360 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Longhorn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,490 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Longhorn Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,010 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Limited Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 17,490 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Limited Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 6.7L | 350 | 800 | — | 29,010 | — | — | — |
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 2016
The 2016 Ram 3500 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 29,010 lb. The 2017 model adds 350 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 2016 Ram 3500 Crew 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 Mega CAB | 28,820 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 17,540 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 17,210 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | 17,000 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 15,540 |
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.