2022 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity

If you’re in the market for a powerful truck, the 2022 Ram 2500 brings heavy-duty power and exceptional towing performance to any job. So whether you need to tow equipment or your oversized camper, the Ram 2500 can get the job done. Plus, it has some intelligent towing features to make the job easier and safer.

The Ram 2500 comes in six trims, each with various powertrain, drivetrain, cab sizes, and bed lengths. In this article, we compare towing capacities of each model to help you decide the best option for you.

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Ram 2500 Tradesman

The Ram 2500 Tradesman comes in a Regular Cab with a long bed or a Crew Cab with a short or long box. In addition, you can choose a 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain. Using the chart below, you can see the towing and payload capacities changes.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×2 Regular Cab with 8-foot bed	15,040 pounds	4,010 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,690 pounds	3,660 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,550 pounds	3,530 pounds
4×4 Regular Cab with 8-foot bed	14,200 pounds	3,170 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,380 pounds	3,360 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,200 pounds	3,170 pounds

Ram 2500 Big Horn

The Ram 2500 Big Horn trim level comes with the same drivetrain/cab/bed configurations. Plus, you have a Mega Cab option on the 4×4 model. The following chart shows how these configurations impact your towing and hauling capacities.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×2 Regular Cab with 8-foot bed	14,970 pounds	3,940 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,460 pounds	3,560 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,410 pounds	3,390 pounds
4×4 Regular Cab with 8-foot bed	14,600 pounds	3,570 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,260 pounds	3,230 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,070 pounds	3,040 pounds
4×4 Mega Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	13,960 pounds	2,940 pounds

Ram 2500 Laramie

Your Ram 2500 Laramie trim comes in a 4×2 drivetrain and a Crew Cab with either a 6-foot, 4-inch bed or an 8-foot box. In addition, the 4×4 drivetrain offers an additional Mega Cab option.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×2 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,410 pounds	3,390 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,550 pounds	3,530 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,040 pounds	3,010 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,160 pounds	3,130 pounds
4×4 Mega Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	13,940 pounds	2,910 pounds

Ram 2500 Power Wagon

The Ram 2500 Power Wagon comes only in a Crew Cab with a 6-foot, 4-inch box, and 4×4 drivetrain.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	10,520 pounds	1,560 pounds

Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn

The Ram 2500 Limited Longhorn offers two different bed sizes in the 4×2 Crew Cab setup. In the 4×4 drivetrain, you get two Crew Cab bed sizes and one Mega Cab option.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×2 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,190 pounds	3,170 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,370 pounds	3,350 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	13,860 pounds	2,730 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,080 pounds	3,050 pounds
4×4 Mega Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	13,830 pounds	2,800 pounds

Ram 2500 Limited

The Ram 2500 Limited trim comes in a 4×2 Crew Cab with two bed sizes and a 4×4 Crew Cab with different box sizes. In addition, you have the Mega Cab option on the 4×4 drivetrain.

Drivetrain/Cab/Bed	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity
4×2 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	14,120 pounds	3,100 pounds
4×2 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	14,130 pounds	3,110 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 8-foot bed	13,810 pounds	2,780 pounds
4×4 Crew Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	13,850 pounds	2,820 pounds
4×4 Mega Cab with 6-foot, 4-inch bed	13,610 pounds	2,590 pounds

 

As these charts clearly show, your 4×2 Crew Cab options with shorter beds deliver higher towing and payload capacities. Many people mistakenly believe a 4×4 powertrain with a larger cab and bed would naturally tow and haul more.

Unfortunately, your truck has a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) which determines how much weight you can have in total between the truck and trailer. So, when you increase your cab and bed size and add 4×4 components to the drivetrain, these items also add more weight to the truck. This added weight leaves less available capacity for towing and hauling, thus lowering your vehicle’s ratings.

Additional Ways To Increase Towing Capacity

Every Ram 2500 comes standard with a 64-liter HEMI V-8 engine with an impressive 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. In addition, the factory-installed rear-axle crossmember enables you to install an available Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Prep Package. With these prep packages, your tow rating soars to 17,540 pounds.

You can also opt for the 6.4-liter Cummins turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine that puts out 370 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque. This engine, paired with the prep package, allows you to tow up to 20,000 pounds.

Intelligent Towing Systems

Available towing features on your Ram 2500 include the Trailer 360-Degree Surround View Camera, a Trailer Hitch Light, and a Trailer Reverse Steering Control system. The camera system provides a view around your trailer to help you navigate tight quarters. Using the Trailer Hitch Light allows you to see your hitch clearly, day or night. Backing up your trailer has never been easier with the Trailer Reverse Steering Control system. You turn the control dial in the direction you want your trailer to go, and the system handles the steering.

Other helpful systems include the Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System which remembers four trailers with 12 tires per trailer. In addition, a Trailer Sway Control system detects when your trailer starts to sway and adjusts braking and engine torque to bring your truck and trailer back in sync.

Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Georgetown understands what pickup owners want in a heavy-duty truck. That’s why we stock an expansive inventory of Ram 2500 pickups in various configurations. If you’re ready to take your towing and payload to the next level, we invite you to browse our inventory online. If you prefer a more hands-on experience, you can visit our showroom on Cherry Blossom Way at any time.

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