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Spec2012 Ram 25002026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
12,000 lb

6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Crew Cab, Short box bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG).

Chart range 8,900–12,000 lb (97 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 maximum
15,500 lb

6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7).

Chart range 12,050–15,500 lb (127 rows)

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, 2012 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com)

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 rows224 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2012 Ram 25006.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Crew Cab, Short box bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG).12,000 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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