2018 Ram 1500 towing capacity
The 2018 Ram 1500 is published in 32 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,190 to 10,140 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,140 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2018 Ram 1500 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/Express 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman/Express 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,830 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,830 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,950 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,810 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,950 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,810 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,360 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,970 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,360 | — | — | — |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,970 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,650 | — | — | — |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,650 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,480 | — | — | — |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,650 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 8,370 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 8,370 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,200 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,880 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,200 | — | — | — |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,880 | — | — | — |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,190 | — | — | — |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 8,010 | — | — | — |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 4,190 | — | — | — |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,820 | — | — | — |
| Rebel 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 10,140 | — | — | — |
| Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,130 | — | — | — |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 8,170 | — | — | — |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,900 | — | — | — |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,750 | — | — | — |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | — | — | — | — | 7,710 | — | — | — |
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 2017
The 2017 Ram 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 7,920 lb. The 2018 model adds 2,220 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 2017 Ram 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2018 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2018 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 29,530 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 29,010 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 28,820 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 17,540 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 17,210 |
| 2018 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.