Toyota Tundra vs Ram 1500: towing
For 2025, the Toyota Tundra has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 400 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Toyota Tundra is higher in 1 of 4 setups and the Ram 1500 in 3. Across 17 model years where both are cited, the Toyota Tundra led 4 times, the Ram 1500 13 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 | Toyota Tundra | Ram 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended cab 2WD | 12,000 lb i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6, Double Cab, 6.5-ft. Standard Bed, SR5 grade | 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 | Toyota Tundra +400 |
| Extended cab 4WD | 11,200 lb i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6, Double Cab, 6.5-ft. Standard Bed, SR5 grade | 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 | Ram 1500 +270 |
| Crew cab 2WD | 11,450 lb i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, CrewMax, 5.5-ft. Short Bed, Limited grade | 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 | Ram 1500 +110 |
| Crew cab 4WD | 11,175 lb i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid, CrewMax, 5.5-ft. Short Bed, TRD Pro grade | 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 | Ram 1500 +255 |
2025 rating ranges
| Hitch | Toyota Tundra | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 8,300–12,000 lb | 6,370–11,600 lb |
2025 Toyota Tundra by engine
- i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,300–12,000 lb
- i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid10,340–11,450 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 | Toyota Tundra | Ram 1500 | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12,000 lb | 11,610 lb | Tundra |
| 2025 | 12,000 lb | 11,600 lb | Tundra |
| 2024 | 12,000 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2023 | 12,000 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2022 | 12,000 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2021 | 10,200 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2020 | 10,200 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2019 | 10,200 lb | 12,750 lb | 1500 |
| 2018 | 10,200 lb | 10,620 lb | 1500 |
| 2017 | 10,500 lb | 10,640 lb | 1500 |
| 2016 | 10,500 lb | 10,640 lb | 1500 |
| 2015 | 10,500 lb | 10,650 lb | 1500 |
| 2014 | 10,500 lb | 10,450 lb | Tundra |
| 2013 | 10,400 lb | 10,450 lb | 1500 |
| 2012 | 10,400 lb | 11,500 lb | 1500 |
| 2011 | 10,400 lb | 10,450 lb | 1500 |
| 2010 | 10,800 lb | 10,450 lb | Tundra |
| 2009 | 10,800 lb | — | |
| 2008 | 10,800 lb | — | |
| 2007 | 10,800 lb | — | |
| 2006 | 7,100 lb | — | |
| 2005 | 6,800 lb | — | |
| 2004 | 7,200 lb | — | |
| 2003 | 7,200 lb | — | |
| 2002 | 7,200 lb | — | |
| 2001 | 7,200 lb | — | |
| 2000 | 7,200 lb | — |