2013 Ram 3500
The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2013 Ram 3500 is 30,010 lb, the top of 94 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2013 Ram 3500 (D2) Trailer Towing Chart. That row is printed for the 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW, trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 93 of the 94 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 30,010 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2013 Ram 3500 is 17,980 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 326 manufacturer chart rows for 2013, ratings run conventional 10,740 lb to 17,980 lb; fifth-wheel 18,250 lb to 30,010 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventional6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW.17,980 lb
fifth-wheel6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW.30,010 lb
The build table for 2013 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 | 17,980 lb | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 30,010 lb | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 326 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below. This chart prints one maximum per row without naming the hitch; the hitch shown follows the chart's notes, not a printed column.
Source: Ram, 2013 Ram 3500 (D2) Trailer Towing Chart, All tables.
Spec sheet
7 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
- 17,980 lb. 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW.Ram source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 30,010 lb. 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW.Ram source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,798 lb tongue at the 17,980 lb conventional maximum. 4,502 lb pin at the 30,010 lb fifth-wheel 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
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 18,000–37,600 lb across 326 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Ram source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- 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
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Long box, Short box, RamBox (length not specified in chart)Ram source
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDRam source
- Axle ratio
- 4.10, 3.73, 3.42Ram source
- Tow package
- REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; DRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 68RFE - DG7 XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD MAN G56 - DEG XB9; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; CREW CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X2 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XBS; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LARAMIE SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRW; MEGA CAB RAMBOX 4X4 LONGHORN SRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO 66RFE - DFP XB9; SRWRam 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 17,980 lb conventional maximum is 1,798 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 30,010 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 4,502 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed 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 2012
- Conventional: 18,000 lb in 2012, 17,980 lb in 2013 (-20 lb).
- Fifth-wheel: 22,750 lb in 2012, 30,010 lb in 2013 (+7,260 lb).
Generation
Fourth-generation HD
2013 is year 4 of this generation (2010–2018). Ram-brand 3500, including dual-rear-wheel models. Trucks before 2010 are filed under Dodge Ram 3500.
2013 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 326 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | 15,590–17,980 lb | 18,250–30,010 lb | 246 |
| 5.7L GAS HEMI - EZC | 10,740–13,860 lb | — | 80 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30,010 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Regular Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,600 lb | Page 5, section 'REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,970 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Regular Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,600 lb | Page 6, section 'REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,700 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Regular Cab, Long box | 4WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 11, section 'REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,640 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Regular Cab, Long box | 4WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 12, section 'REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,370 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 2, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,280 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 3, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,260 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 4, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,210 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Mega Cab, Short box | 2WD | 4.10 · MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 13, section 'MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,180 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Mega Cab, Short box | 2WD | 4.10 · MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 14, section 'MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4X2 LARAMIE DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,150 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 4, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X2 LONGHORN DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,130 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 4WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 8, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 ST / TRADESMAN DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
| 29,070 lb Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed) | 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK | Crew Cab, Long box | 4WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW; trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS; DRWnote 1 | 37,500 lb | Page 9, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX 4X4 SLT / BIGHORN / LONE STAR DRW', row 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS axle 4.10 |
- Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 14,000 lb
Chart source: Ram, 2013 Ram 3500 (D2) Trailer Towing Chart. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (326 rows) →Download 2013 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 2013 Ram 3500 tow?
- The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2013 Ram 3500 is 30,010 lb, the top of 94 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2013 Ram 3500 (D2) Trailer Towing Chart. That row is printed for the 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW, trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 93 of the 94 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 30,010 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2013 Ram 3500 is 17,980 lb on a conventional hitch.
- Did 3500 towing change for 2013?
- Compare the cited 2013 figures on this page with the 2012 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 30,010 lb fifth-wheel maximum is printed for the 6.7L DIESEL TURBO - ETK, Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB LONG BOX 4X2 ST / TRADESMAN DRW, trans 6-SPD AUTO HD - DF2 XBS, DRW.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2013 3500?
- At the cited 17,980 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,798 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 30,010 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 4,502 lb of pin 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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