The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ram Promaster Cargo VAN 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
3500 High Roof Extended Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100 5,009
1500 Low Roof Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100 4,560
1500 Low Roof w/136" WB Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100
2500 High Roof Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100 4,773
2500 High Roof w/159" WB Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100
3500 High Roof Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100 4,922
1500 High Roof Van 3D V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter 280 260 5,100 4,776

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 2016

The 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo VAN carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2017 model adds 100 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 Promaster Cargo VAN 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.

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.