Ram 2500 Mega CAB towing capacity by year
The Ram 2500 Mega CAB has tow data across 15 model years, from 2011 through 2026. The most recent 2026 Ram 2500 Mega CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 15,810 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2024 model year at 16,530 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ram 2500 Mega CAB 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 Mega CAB max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ram 2500 Mega CAB, 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 Mega CAB years (2022–2026)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 3 | 15,810 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 3 | 16,530 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 5 | 16,530 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 5 | 16,500 |
Older Ram 2500 Mega CAB years (2011–2021)
Earlier model years for the Ram 2500 Mega CAB, going back to 2011. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 5 | 16,460 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 5 | 16,500 |
| 2019 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 5 | 16,500 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 15,540 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 15,540 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 15,540 |
| 2015 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 15,230 |
| 2014 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 13,140 |
| 2013 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 6 | 13,140 |
| 2012 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 7 | 14,300 |
| 2011 Ram 2500 Mega CAB | 3 | 14,300 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.