2023 Ram 2500 Mega CAB towing capacity
The 2023 Ram 2500 Mega CAB is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 16,530 lb (serious heavy-duty pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2023 Ram 2500 Mega 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 370 | 850 | — | 16,530 | — | — | — |
| Big Horn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 370 | 850 | — | 16,530 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 370 | 850 | — | 16,530 | — | — | — |
| Laramie Longhorn Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 370 | 850 | — | 16,530 | — | — | — |
| Limited Pickup 4D 6 1/3 ft | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 370 | 850 | — | 16,530 | — | — | — |
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 2022
The 2022 Ram 2500 Mega CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 16,500 lb. The 2023 model adds 30 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 2022 Ram 2500 Mega CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2023 Ram models
The rest of Ram's 2023 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 3500 Mega CAB | 17,160 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 Regular CAB | 17,120 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 Regular CAB | 15,220 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 Crew CAB | 14,410 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 Crew CAB | 14,300 |
| 2023 Ram 1500 Crew CAB | 11,340 |
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.