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2026 Ram 1500 Maximum Towing Capacity
With multiple Ram bed sizes and engine options available, it’s no surprise the numbers vary depending on the configuration you choose. All figures include a 300-pound passenger weight allowance and represent conventional hitch towing, with weights rounded to the nearest 10 pounds.
| Engine |
Configuration |
Max Towing |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Quad Cab 4x2 / 6'4" Bed |
8,130 lbs |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Quad Cab 4x4 / 6'4" Bed |
7,660 lbs |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
7,570 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane (SO) |
Quad Cab 4x2 / 6'4" Bed |
11,610 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane (SO) |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
11,490 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane (SO) |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 6'4" Bed |
11,420 lbs |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 |
Quad Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
11,320 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane H/O |
Crew Cab 4x4 (Limited) |
10,000 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane H/O |
Crew Cab 4x4 (RHO) |
9,240 lbs |
It’s worth noting that a weight-distributing system is recommended for trailers over 5,000 pounds, and the maximum tongue weight for a Class IV hitch receiver is limited to 1,100 pounds.
2026 Ram 1500 Maximum Payload Capacity
Payload is how much weight you can carry in the truck itself, in the cab and the bed combined. Here's how the Ram 1500 stacks up:
| Engine |
Configuration |
Max Payload |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Quad Cab 4x2 / 6'4" Bed |
2,360 lbs |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Quad Cab 4x4 / 6'4" Bed |
1,980 lbs |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/ eTorque |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
1,790 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane (SO) |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
1,930 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane (SO) |
Crew Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
1,840 lbs |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 |
Quad Cab 4x2 / 5'7" Bed |
1,650 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane H/O |
Crew Cab 4x4 (RHO) |
1,490 lbs |
| 3.0L Hurricane H/O |
Crew Cab 4x4 (Limited) |
1,390 lbs |
Keep in mind that trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive, and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) and Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs) should never be exceeded.
2026 Ram 1500 Towing Technology
The Ram 1500 also comes loaded with available towing technology to make the whole experience safer and more manageable:
- Trailer Hitch Assist
- Trailer Reverse Guidance with Dynamic Gridlines
- Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Model
- Integrated Trailer Health Monitor
- Power Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors
- Hands-Free Active Drive Assist
Shop the 2026 Ram 1500 at S&B Keswick Motors
Whether you need a truck for the jobsite, the boat launch, or everything in between, the 2026 Ram 1500 can back it up. Come see it in person at S&B Keswick Motors, 475 The Queensway South, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 2E2. Our team is happy to help you find the right Ram 1500 for you!
