Ram 3500 towing capacity by year

The Ram 3500 has tow data across 11 model years, from 2012 through 2022. The most recent 2022 Ram 3500 carries a maximum tow rating of 14,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2017 model year at 17,000 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ram 3500 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 3500 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ram 3500, 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 3500 years (2018–2022)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ram 3500 years (2012–2017)

Earlier model years for the Ram 3500, going back to 2012. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.