2026 Ram 1500
The cited maximum for a 2026 Ram 1500 is 11,610 lb conventional. 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.
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. Specification tables visually reviewed. Cab-level payload and GVWR maxima are independent; they do not identify an exact engine/axle/VIN combination.
Spec sheet
12 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
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- 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
- Not transcribed for this model year.
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. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
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. A dealer summary of Ram's guide lists the Hurricane standard-output truck, not the HEMI, as the 11,610-pound maximum.
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.
Engines cited for 2026
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 eTorque | — | 8,130 lb conventional | Available maximum in a dealer summary of Ram's guide. |
| 3.0L Hurricane standard output | 420 hp | 11,610 lb conventional | Quad Cab, 6-foot-4 bed, 4x2, 3.92 axle, Trailer-Tow Group. |
| 3.0L Hurricane high output | 540 hp | 10,000 lb conventional | Available maximum in the same dealer summary. More power, less tow. |
| 5.7L HEMI eTorque | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft | 11,320 lb conventional | Returned for 2026. Not the max-tow engine. |
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?
- The cited maximum for a 2026 Ram 1500 is 11,610 lb conventional. 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.
- Did 1500 towing change for 2026?
- The HEMI eTorque returns. A dealer summary of Ram's guide lists the Hurricane standard-output truck, not the HEMI, as the 11,610-pound maximum.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- 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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