2026 Ram 1500
Stellantis lists a maximum of 11,610 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Ram 1500 in its 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide. The configuration recorded for that rating reads: “Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum.” Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination. Most configurations are rated lower: 26 of the 27 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 11,610 lb. Across 27 manufacturer chart rows for 2026, ratings run conventional 6,340 lb to 11,610 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventionalRam's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum. Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination.11,610 lb
The build table for 2026 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 11,610 lb | Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum. Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination. | OEM published maximum |
Payload on file: 2,360 lb. Quad Cab 4x2 maximum in the fleet specification table. This maximum is independent of the maximum tow rating.
Source: Stellantis, 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide, PDF pages 19 (Ram 1500), 28 (Ram HD), 44 (Gladiator). Specification tables visually reviewed. Cab-level payload and GVWR maxima are independent; they do not identify an exact engine/axle/VIN combination.
Spec sheet
14 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 11,610 lb. Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum. Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination.Stellantis source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,161 lb tongue at the 11,610 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Published maxima, 4x2 / 4x4: Quad Cab 2,360 / 1,910 lb; Crew Cab 5-ft 7-in box 1,980 / 1,840; Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in box 1,730 / 1,750. The load label controls the individual truck.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Payload
- GCWR
- 11,900–17,000 lb across 27 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Ram source
- GVWR
- Published maxima, 4x2 / 4x4: Quad Cab 7,200 / 7,100 lb; Crew Cab with either listed box 6,900 / 7,100 lb. These are cab/drive maxima, not every truck's rating.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: GVWR
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Quad Cab: 140.6 in. Crew Cab: 144.6 in with 5-ft 7-in box; 153.5 in with 6-ft 4-in box.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Wheelbase
- Bed length
- 5-ft 7-in box: 67.4 in at floor. 6-ft 4-in box: 76.3 in at floor.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Bed length
- Bed width and depth
- Both boxes: 66.4 in between walls, 51 in between wheel housings, 60 in at tailgate. Depth: 21.4 in (5-ft 7-in box); 21.5 in (6-ft 4-in box).Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Bed width and depth
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Quad Cab: 228.4 in long; Crew Cab short/long box: 232.4 / 241.3 in. Width 82.1 in. Heights by cab/drive in this table range from 77.4 to 77.7 in.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Overall length, width, height
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 3.6L Pentastar eTorque V6: 305 hp / 271 lb-ft. 3.0L Hurricane: 420 hp / 469 lb-ft (standard output), 540 hp / 521 lb-ft (high output). 5.7L HEMI eTorque V8: 395 hp / 410 lb-ft.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Engine, horsepower, torque
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic; the guide lists the 3.6L V6 with an eight-speed automatic as standard equipment.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Transmission
- Fuel type and tank
- 26- or 33-gallon fuel tank depending on trim, cab and engine; gasoline powertrains.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Fuel type and tank
- Drivetrain
- 4x2 and 4x4 in the Quad Cab and Crew Cab specification table; availability varies by trim.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Drivetrain
- Axle ratio
- 3.21 listed among standard features. This is not a complete list of optional axle ratios.Stellantis source — PDF page 19: Axle ratio
- Tow package
- Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75; Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; cell labelled (Limited); trans A8 8HP75; Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; cell labelled (RHO); trans A8 8HP75; Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 850RE (GEN 2)Ram source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 11,610 lb conventional maximum is 1,161 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 2,360 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2025
- Conventional: 11,600 lb in 2025, 11,610 lb in 2026 (+10 lb).
What was different in 2026
- The HEMI eTorque returns.
Generation
DT, Hurricane era
2026 is year 2 of this generation (2025–2026). Same DT truck, different engines. For 2025 the HEMI was gone and the Hurricane inline-six was the top gas engine. For 2026 the HEMI eTorque returned beside the Hurricane.
2026 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 27 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | 8,100–11,610 lb | 12 |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 7,640–11,320 lb | 4 |
| 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O | 8,360–10,000 lb | 3 |
| 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6 with eTorque | 6,340–8,130 lb | 8 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,610 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Quad Cab, 6'4" | 2WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 1 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Quad Cab 6'4" column |
| 11,490 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 2WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 2 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
| 11,420 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Crew Cab, 6'4" | 2WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 3 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Crew Cab 6'4" column |
| 11,370 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Quad Cab, 6'4" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 1 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Quad Cab 6'4" column |
| 11,320 lb Conventional | 5.7L HEMI V8 | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 2WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 4 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 5.7L HEMI V8 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
| 11,220 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Crew Cab, 6'4" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 3 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Crew Cab 6'4" column |
| 11,200 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 2 | 17,000 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.92 axle, GCWR 17,000, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
| 10,000 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O | Crew Cab, 6'4" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; cell labelled (Limited); trans A8 8HP75note 5 | 16,220 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O 3.92 axle, GCWR 16,220, Crew Cab 6'4" column |
| 9,590 lb Conventional | 5.7L HEMI V8 | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 6 | 15,850 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 5.7L HEMI V8 3.92 axle, GCWR 15,850, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
| 9,240 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 4WD | 3.92 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; cell labelled (Limited); trans A8 8HP75note 7 | 15,420 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane H/O 3.92 axle, GCWR 15,420, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
| 8,510 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Quad Cab, 6'4" | 2WD | 3.21 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 8 | 13,900 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.21 axle, GCWR 13,900, Quad Cab 6'4" column |
| 8,390 lb Conventional | 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) | Crew Cab, 5'7" | 2WD | 3.21 · Ram Tradesman 1500 (4x2/4x4) table; trans A8 8HP75note 9 | 13,900 lb | Page 1, Maximum Trailer Weight Capacities table (Ram Tradesman 1500), 3.0L I6 Twin Turbo Hurricane (SO) 3.21 axle, GCWR 13,900, Crew Cab 5'7" column |
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '11,610/11,370'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '11,490/11,200'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '11,420/11,220'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '11,320/NA'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight; 3.92 axle cell spans the 17,000 and 15,850 GCWR rows
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair 'NA/10,000'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair 'NA/9,590'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight; 3.92 axle cell spans the 17,000 and 15,850 GCWR rows
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair 'NA/9,240'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '8,510/NA'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
- Cell prints 4x2/4x4 pair '8,390/NA'; Chart footnote: trailer weight and payload ratings are mutually exclusive; conventional hitch tongue weight calculated as 10%; Class IV receiver limited to 1,100 lb tongue weight
Chart source: Ram, 2026 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing Weight Capacities. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (27 rows) →Download 2026 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2026 Ram 1500 tow?
- Stellantis lists a maximum of 11,610 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Ram 1500 in its 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide. The configuration recorded for that rating reads: “Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum.” Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination. Most configurations are rated lower: 26 of the 27 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 11,610 lb.
- Did 1500 towing change for 2026?
- The HEMI eTorque returns.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The configuration recorded for the 11,610 lb conventional maximum reads: “Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum.” Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 1500?
- At the cited 11,610 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,161 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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