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Spec2017 Ram 35002026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
17,960 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW.

Chart range 10,830–17,960 lb (118 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
31,210 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW.

Chart range 18,130–31,210 lb (32 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, 2017 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant (Body Builder Guide)

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 rows150 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2017 Ram 35006.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW.17,960 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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