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Spec2018 Ram 15002026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
10,620 lb

5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX; trans 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS SRW.

Chart range 4,250–10,620 lb (61 rows)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (63 rows)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (58 rows)

Fifth-wheel maximumNot cited
11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Gooseneck maximumNot cited
11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Payload on fileNot cited
2,440 lb

Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.

2,440 lb

Available maximum payload listed on the 3.5L EcoBoost line. Ford says payload and towing are not achieved together.

SourceRam, 2018 Ram 1500 Trailer Towing Chart (Official J1A)

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Manufacturer chart

Chart rows61 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2018 Ram 15005.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX; trans 8-SPD AUTO 8HP70 TRANS SRW.10,620 lb
2026 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.13,500 lb
2025 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.13,500 lb

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