Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500: towing
For 2025, the Ford F-150 has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 1,900 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford F-150 is higher in 4 of 4 setups and the Ram 1500 in 0. Across 17 model years where both are cited, the Ford F-150 led 16 times, the Ram 1500 1 times.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2025: same cab, same drivetrain
2025 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Ford F-150 | Ram 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular cab 2WD | 10,900 lb 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Regular Cab, 3.31 axle | No row | — |
| Regular cab 4WD | 11,000 lb 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Regular Cab, 3.31 axle | No row | — |
| Extended cab 2WD | 12,700 lb 5.0L V8, SuperCab, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T) | 11,600 lb 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Quad Cab, 6'4", 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW | Ford F-150 +1,100 |
| Extended cab 4WD | 12,200 lb 5.0L V8, SuperCab, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T) | 11,470 lb 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Quad Cab, 6'4", 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW | Ford F-150 +730 |
| Crew cab 2WD | 12,800 lb 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCrew, 3.55 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T) | 11,560 lb 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Crew Cab, 6'4", 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW | Ford F-150 +1,240 |
| Crew cab 4WD | 13,500 lb 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCrew, 3.55 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T) | 11,430 lb 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Crew Cab, 5'7", 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW | Ford F-150 +2,070 |
2025 rating ranges
| Hitch | Ford F-150 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 7,400–13,500 lb | 6,370–11,600 lb |
| Fifth-wheel | 7,000–11,600 lb | — |
| Gooseneck | 7,000–11,600 lb | — |
2025 Ford F-150 by engine
- 3.5L EcoBoost V610,200–13,500 lb
- 5.0L V89,000–12,900 lb
- 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V610,800–11,200 lb
- 5.2L Supercharged V88,700 lb
- 2.7L EcoBoost V67,400–8,400 lb
- 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output V68,200 lb
2025 Ram 1500 by engine
- 3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO8,050–11,600 lb
- 3.0L I6 HO TWIN TURBO8,510–10,050 lb
- 3.6L V6 24V VVT UPG I W/BSG6,370–8,170 lb
Source: Ram, 2025 Ram 1500 Towing Charts
Year by year
Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Ford F-150 | Ram 1500 | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13,500 lb | 11,610 lb | F-150 |
| 2025 | 13,500 lb | 11,600 lb | F-150 |
| 2024 | 13,500 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2023 | 14,000 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2022 | 14,000 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2021 | 14,000 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2020 | 13,200 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2019 | 13,200 lb | 12,750 lb | F-150 |
| 2018 | 13,200 lb | 10,620 lb | F-150 |
| 2017 | 12,200 lb | 10,640 lb | F-150 |
| 2016 | 12,200 lb | 10,640 lb | F-150 |
| 2015 | 12,200 lb | 10,650 lb | F-150 |
| 2014 | 11,300 lb | 10,450 lb | F-150 |
| 2013 | 11,300 lb | 10,450 lb | F-150 |
| 2012 | 11,300 lb | 11,500 lb | 1500 |
| 2011 | 11,300 lb | 10,450 lb | F-150 |
| 2010 | 11,300 lb | 10,450 lb | F-150 |
| 2009 | 11,300 lb | — | |
| 2008 | 11,000 lb | — | |
| 2007 | 11,000 lb | — | |
| 2006 | 9,900 lb | — | |
| 2005 | 9,900 lb | — | |
| 2004 | 9,900 lb | — | |
| 2003 | 8,800 lb | — | |
| 2002 | 8,800 lb | — | |
| 2001 | 8,800 lb | — | |
| 2000 | 8,800 lb | — |