2018 Ram 3500
The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2018 Ram 3500 is 31,210 lb, the top of 24 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2018 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart J1 - SAE J2807 Compliant. That row is printed for the 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 23 of the 24 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2018 are below 31,210 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2018 Ram 3500 is 19,550 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 150 manufacturer chart rows for 2018, ratings run conventional 10,830 lb to 19,550 lb; fifth-wheel 20,300 lb to 31,210 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventional6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW.19,550 lb
fifth-wheel6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW.31,210 lb
The build table for 2018 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 | 19,550 lb | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 31,210 lb | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 150 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Ram, 2018 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart J1 - SAE J2807 Compliant, 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
- 19,550 lb. 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW.Ram source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- 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.Ram source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,955 lb tongue at the 19,550 lb conventional maximum. 4,682 lb pin at the 31,210 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
- 18,400–39,100 lb across 150 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, Box delete / box off, Long box (box off), Short box (box off)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, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; REGULAR CAB, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans M6 MT-G56; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X2, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB SHORT BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 66RFE; DRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, SRW, BOX OFF; trans A6 66RFE; SRW; MEGA CAB, 4X4, SRW; trans A6 66RFE; 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 19,550 lb conventional maximum is 1,955 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 31,210 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 4,682 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 2017
- Conventional: 17,960 lb in 2017, 19,550 lb in 2018 (+1,590 lb).
- Fifth-wheel: 31,210 lb in 2017, 31,210 lb in 2018 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Fourth-generation HD
2018 is year 9 of this generation (2010–2018). Ram-brand 3500, including dual-rear-wheel models. Trucks before 2010 are filed under Dodge Ram 3500.
2018 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 150 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 CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | 16,600–17,770 lb | 20,300–31,210 lb | 26 |
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 15,400–19,550 lb | 21,440–22,550 lb | 46 |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 11,970–16,480 lb | — | 50 |
| 5.7L V8 HEMI | 10,830–13,910 lb | — | 28 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31,210 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 1, section 'REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 30,830 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 4.10 · REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 2, section 'REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 30,660 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 4, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 30,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Mega Cab | 2WD | 4.10 · MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 6, section 'MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 30,320 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Crew Cab, Long box | 4WD | 4.10 · CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 5, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 30,100 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 4.10 · MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 39,100 lb | Page 7, section 'MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 25,910 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.73 · REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 1, section 'REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 25,530 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.73 · REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 2, section 'REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 25,360 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Crew Cab, Long box | 2WD | 3.73 · CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 4, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 25,100 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Mega Cab | 2WD | 3.73 · MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 6, section 'MEGA CAB, 4X2, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 25,020 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Crew Cab, Long box | 4WD | 3.73 · CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 5, section 'CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 24,800 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) | Mega Cab | 4WD | 3.73 · MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 33,800 lb | Page 7, section 'MEGA CAB, 4X4, DRW', row 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO) A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
- Chart prints one max trailer rating; chart note: A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 20,000 lb. (fifth-wheel or gooseneck); GVWR 14,000 lb
Chart source: Ram, 2018 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart J1 - SAE J2807 Compliant. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (150 rows) →Download 2018 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 2018 Ram 3500 tow?
- The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2018 Ram 3500 is 31,210 lb, the top of 24 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2018 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart J1 - SAE J2807 Compliant. That row is printed for the 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 23 of the 24 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2018 are below 31,210 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2018 Ram 3500 is 19,550 lb on a conventional hitch.
- Did 3500 towing change for 2018?
- Compare the cited 2018 figures on this page with the 2017 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 31,210 lb fifth-wheel maximum is printed for the 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2018 3500?
- At the cited 19,550 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,955 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 31,210 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 4,682 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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