Ram 2500 towing capacity by year
The Ram 2500 has tow data across 9 model years, from 2012 through 2022. The most recent 2022 Ram 2500 carries a maximum tow rating of 15,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ram 2500 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ram 2500 max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ram 2500, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ram 2500 years (2018–2022)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 2500 | 29 | 15,000 |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | 29 | 15,000 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | 29 | 15,000 |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | 29 | 15,000 |
Older Ram 2500 years (2012–2017)
Earlier model years for the Ram 2500, going back to 2012. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ram 2500 | 6 | 11,040 |
| 2015 Ram 2500 | 6 | 11,080 |
| 2014 Ram 2500 | 27 | 11,860 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 | 27 | 12,350 |
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 27 | 11,350 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.