2020 Ram 2500 towing capacity
The 2020 Ram 2500 is published in 29 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (15,000 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2020 Ram 2500 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 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 5,988 | 4,012 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,310 | 3,690 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,343 | 3,657 |
| Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,649 | 3,351 |
| Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,838 | 3,162 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,058 | 3,942 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 140.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,401 | 3,599 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,441 | 3,559 |
| Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,579 | 3,421 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,785 | 3,215 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,958 | 3,042 |
| Big Horn 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,035 | 2,965 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,472 | 3,528 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,612 | 3,388 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,803 | 3,197 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,986 | 3,014 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,088 | 2,912 |
| Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 10,000 | 8,565 | 7,055 | 1,510 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,654 | 3,346 |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,834 | 3,166 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,945 | 3,055 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,168 | 2,832 |
| Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,196 | 2,804 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,901 | 3,099 |
| Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 14,000 | 10,000 | 6,892 | 3,108 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 169 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,218 | 2,782 |
| Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6.3 ft. box 149 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,186 | 2,814 |
| Limited 4x4 Mega Cab 6.3 ft. box 160.5 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 7,431 | 2,569 |
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 2500 carried a maximum tow rating of 15,000 lb. The 2020 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 2019 Ram 2500 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.