2021 Ram 3500
The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2021 Ram 3500 is 37,100 lb, the top of 10 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Chart. That row is printed for the 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 9 of the 10 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 37,100 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ram 3500 are 23,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 26,830 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 82 manufacturer chart rows for 2021, ratings run conventional 13,660 lb to 23,000 lb; fifth-wheel 23,180 lb to 26,830 lb; gooseneck 32,580 lb to 37,100 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventional6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Crew Cab, 4WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW.23,000 lb
fifth-wheel6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW.26,830 lb
gooseneck6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW.37,100 lb
The build table for 2021 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 | 23,000 lb | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Crew Cab, 4WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 26,830 lb | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW. | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 37,100 lb | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 82 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Ram, 2021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Chart, All trailer towing chart tables.
Spec sheet
8 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
- 23,000 lb. 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Crew Cab, 4WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW.Ram source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 37,100 lb. 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW.Ram source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 26,830 lb. 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW.Ram source
- Tongue or pin load
- 2,300 lb tongue at the 23,000 lb conventional maximum. 4,025 lb pin at the 26,830 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 5,565 lb pin at the 37,100 lb gooseneck 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
- 21,500–45,000 lb across 82 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
- 8', 6'4", RamBox (length not specified in chart), Box delete / box offRam 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, 3.73Ram source
- Tow package
- RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4"BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 68RFE; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4"BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR W/ RAMBOX; trans A6 68RFE; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN W/O BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN W/O BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; DRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/O 6'4" BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/O 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREWCAB: TRADESMAN W/O 6'4" BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A8 8HP75; DRW; RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4"BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/O 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN W/ RAMBOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A8 8HP75; SRW; RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR W/ RAMBOX; trans A8 8HP75; 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 23,000 lb conventional maximum is 2,300 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 26,830 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 4,025 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 37,100 lb gooseneck maximum is 5,565 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 2020
- Conventional: 23,000 lb in 2020, 23,000 lb in 2021 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 26,860 lb in 2020, 26,830 lb in 2021 (-30 lb).
- Gooseneck: 35,100 lb in 2020, 37,100 lb in 2021 (+2,000 lb).
Generation
2019 heavy-duty
2021 is year 3 of this generation (2019–2024). Updated Ram 3500 for 2019.
2021 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 82 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 | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | 23,000 lb | 23,180–26,830 lb | 32,580–37,100 lb | 20 |
| 6.7L I-6 TURBO DIESEL | 19,500–22,670 lb | — | — | 20 |
| 6.4L V-8 HEMI | 13,660–18,210 lb | — | — | 42 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37,100 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 2WD | 4.10 · RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 45,000 lb | Page 9, section 'RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 34,660 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 4WD | 4.10 · RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 43,000 lb | Page 13, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 34,470 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Crew Cab, 8' | 2WD | 4.10 · RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 43,000 lb | Page 11, section 'RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 34,120 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Crew Cab, 8' | 4WD | 4.10 · RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 43,000 lb | Page 14, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 33,700 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 2WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 41,600 lb | Page 9, section 'RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 33,260 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 4WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 41,600 lb | Page 13, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 33,200 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Mega Cab, 6'4" | 4WD | 4.10 · RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 43,000 lb | Page 12, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 4.10 |
| 33,070 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Crew Cab, 8' | 2WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 41,600 lb | Page 11, section 'RAM 3500 4X2 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 32,720 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Crew Cab, 8' | 4WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 41,600 lb | Page 14, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 CREW CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 32,580 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Mega Cab, 6'4" | 4WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; DRWnote 1 | 41,600 lb | Page 12, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 MEGA CAB: BIG HORN / LONE STAR 6'4" BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 26,830 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 2WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRWnote 2 | 34,630 lb | Page 9, section 'RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
| 26,020 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL | Regular Cab, 8' | 4WD | 3.73 · RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX; trans A6 AS69RC; SRWnote 3 | 34,540 lb | Page 13, section 'RAM 3500 4X4 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX', row 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL A6 AS69RC axle 3.73 |
- Chart prints one max trailer rating; chart notes: 8. A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. 9. A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs.; GVWR 14000 lb
- Chart prints one max trailer rating; chart notes: 8. A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. 9. A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs.; GVWR 11500 lb
- Chart prints one max trailer rating; chart notes: 8. A fifth-wheel hitch is required for trailers over 23,000 lbs. 9. A Gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 30,000 lbs.; GVWR 11800 lb
Chart source: Ram, 2021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Chart. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (82 rows) →Download 2021 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 2021 Ram 3500 tow?
- The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2021 Ram 3500 is 37,100 lb, the top of 10 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2021 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Chart. That row is printed for the 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 9 of the 10 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 37,100 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ram 3500 are 23,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 26,830 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did 3500 towing change for 2021?
- Compare the cited 2021 figures on this page with the 2020 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 37,100 lb gooseneck maximum is printed for the 6.7L I-6 HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM 3500 4X2 REGULAR CAB: TRADESMAN 8' BOX, trans A6 AS69RC, DRW.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2021 3500?
- At the cited 23,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 2,300 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 26,830 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 4,025 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 37,100 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 5,565 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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