Ram 1500 vs Ram 2500: towing
For 2025, the Ram 2500 has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 8,400 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ram 1500 is higher in 0 of 2 setups and the Ram 2500 in 2. Across 17 model years where both are cited, the Ram 1500 led 0 times, the Ram 2500 17 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 | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular cab 2WD | No row | 17,750 lb 6.4L V8 HEMI UPGRADE HD, Regular Cab, 8' (printed as 8"), 4.10 axle, RAM 2500 4X2 REG ST W 8" BOX SRW; trans 8HP75 | — |
| Regular cab 4WD | No row | 19,900 lb 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL, Regular Cab, 8' (printed as 8"), 3.42 axle, RAM 2500 4X4 REG ST W 8" BOX SRW | — |
| Extended cab 2WD | 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 | No row | — |
| Extended cab 4WD | 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 | No row | — |
| Crew cab 2WD | 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 | 20,000 lb 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL, Crew Cab, 8' (printed as 8"), 3.42 axle, RAM 2500 4X2 CREW ST W 8" BOX SRW | Ram 2500 +8,440 |
| Crew cab 4WD | 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 | 19,890 lb 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL, Crew Cab, 6'4", 3.42 axle, RAM 2500 4X4 CREW ST W 6'4" BOX SRW | Ram 2500 +8,460 |
2025 rating ranges
| Hitch | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 6,370–11,600 lb | 10,530–20,000 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
2025 Ram 2500 by engine
- 6.7L I6 CUMMINS HO TURBO DIESEL14,630–20,000 lb
- 6.4L V8 HEMI UPGRADE HD10,530–17,750 lb
Source: Ram, 2025 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty 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 | Ram 1500 | Ram 2500 | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,610 lb | 20,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2025 | 11,600 lb | 20,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2024 | 12,750 lb | 20,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2023 | 12,750 lb | 20,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2022 | 12,750 lb | 20,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2021 | 12,750 lb | 19,680 lb | 2500 |
| 2020 | 12,750 lb | 19,680 lb | 2500 |
| 2019 | 12,750 lb | 17,580 lb | 2500 |
| 2018 | 10,620 lb | 17,980 lb | 2500 |
| 2017 | 10,640 lb | 17,980 lb | 2500 |
| 2016 | 10,640 lb | 17,980 lb | 2500 |
| 2015 | 10,650 lb | 17,970 lb | 2500 |
| 2014 | 10,450 lb | 17,970 lb | 2500 |
| 2013 | 10,450 lb | 17,950 lb | 2500 |
| 2012 | 11,500 lb | 12,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2011 | 10,450 lb | 12,000 lb | 2500 |
| 2010 | 10,450 lb | 12,000 lb | 2500 |