2020 Ram 1500 Quad CAB towing capacity
The 2020 Ram 1500 Quad CAB is published in 5 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,260 to 10,390 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,390 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2020 Ram 1500 Quad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFE Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | 305 | 269 | — | 10,390 | — | — | — |
| Tradesman Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | 305 | 269 | — | 10,260 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | 305 | 269 | — | 10,260 | — | — | — |
| Lone Star Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | 305 | 269 | — | 10,260 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | V6, VVT, eTorque, 3.6 Liter | 305 | 269 | — | 10,260 | — | — | — |
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 2019
The 2019 Ram 1500 Quad CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 10,260 lb. The 2020 model adds 130 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 2019 Ram 1500 Quad CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2020 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2020 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2020 Ram 3500 Reg Cab DRW 2WD | 35,100 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 Reg Cab DRW 4WD | 34,690 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 CC LB DRW 2WD | 34,480 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 CC LB DRW 4WD | 34,130 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 4WD | 33,020 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 Reg Cab SRW 2WD | 26,990 |
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.