Dodge RAM 1500 towing capacity by year

The Dodge RAM 1500 has tow data across 17 model years, from 1995 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 carries a maximum tow rating of 8,850 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Dodge RAM 1500 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.

Dodge RAM 1500 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge RAM 1500, 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 Dodge RAM 1500 years (2007–2011)

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

Older Dodge RAM 1500 years (1995–2006)

Earlier model years for the Dodge RAM 1500, going back to 1995. 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.