Ram 1500 towing capacity (2026): every engine
The 2026 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,610 lb with the 3.0L Hurricane inline-six (standard output), according to Ram’s 2026 payload and towing chart. The returning 5.7L HEMI V8 is rated up to 11,320 lb, the Hurricane High Output 10,000 lb and the 3.6L V6 8,130 lb. Max payload is 2,360 lb on a V6 Quad Cab 4x2.
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- Tongue weight: 1,020 lb
- Within · Payload used: 1,690 of 1,930 lb (240 lb left)
- Within · Adjusted trailer rating: 11,240 lb (you're using 75.6%)
Many trucks need a weight-distributing hitch at this weight. Ford's F-150 standard receiver is rated 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue without one. Check your owner's manual.
You're using 75.6% of your adjusted trailer rating.
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Adjusted trailer rating = rating − (people + cargo + hitch − 300 lb).
Tongue weight = trailer weight × 12%. Payload used = people + cargo + hitch + tongue.
Every configuration
| Engine | Output | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft | 8,130 | 2,360 | Max payload: Quad Cab 4x2 |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorque | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft | 11,320 | 1,650 | 3.92 axle, 17,000 lb GCWR |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 Standard Output | 420 hp / 469 lb-ft | 11,610 | 1,930 | 3.92 axle, 17,000 lb GCWR; lineup max |
| 3.0L Hurricane I6 High Output | 540 hp / 521 lb-ft | 10,000 | 1,490 | 4x4 |
Towing by cab, axle and GCWR
| Engine | Axle | GCWR (lb) | Quad Cab 6'4" | Crew Cab 5'7" | Crew Cab 6'4" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane SO | 3.21 | 13,900 | 8,510 / NA | 8,390 / NA | 8,320 / NA |
| Hurricane SO | 3.55 | 13,900 | NA / 8,270 | NA / 8,100 | NA / 8,120 |
| Hurricane SO | 3.92 | 17,000 | 11,610 / 11,370 | 11,490 / 11,200 | 11,420 / 11,220 |
| 5.7L HEMI | 3.21 | 13,900 | NA / NA | 8,220 / NA | NA / NA |
| 5.7L HEMI | 3.55 | 13,900 | NA / NA | NA / 7,640 | NA / NA |
| 5.7L HEMI | 3.92 | 17,000 | NA / NA | 11,320 / NA | NA / NA |
How much can a 5.7 HEMI Ram 1500 tow?
Hurricane vs HEMI for towing
What Ram’s rating assumes
What this page doesn't cover
We show each engine’s maximum, not every cab, box, axle and drive combination. Ram also offers a “Max Tow” style setup through axle and package choices; match your truck’s exact build to the row in Ram’s chart. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck ratings aren’t covered.
FAQ
How much can a 5.7 HEMI Ram 1500 tow?
Up to 11,320 lb for the 2026 model with the 3.92 rear axle, per Ram’s 2026 chart. The rating drops sharply with the taller 3.21 and 3.55 axles, so check the axle code on your door-jamb label before you pick a trailer.
Can a Ram 1500 pull a camper?
Yes, most travel trailers under about 8,000 lb loaded are within the ratings of a properly equipped 2026 Ram 1500. Payload usually decides it: an 8,000 lb camper at 12% puts 960 lb on the hitch, and a HEMI Crew Cab with 1,650 lb of payload has 690 lb left for people and gear.
Which Ram 1500 can tow 10,000 lbs?
For 2026: the 5.7L HEMI (up to 11,320 lb), the Hurricane standard output (up to 11,610 lb) and the Hurricane High Output (10,000 lb), each only with the right axle and configuration. The 3.6L V6 tops out at 8,130 lb.
What is the max payload of a 2026 Ram 1500?
2,360 lb, on a 3.6L V6 Quad Cab 4x2, according to Ram’s chart. The HEMI’s max is 1,650 lb, the Hurricane standard output 1,930 lb and the High Output 1,490 lb.
Is the Ram 1500 rated with SAE J2807?
Yes. Ram’s 2026 Ram 1500 payload and towing chart is labelled “SAE J2807 Compliant.”
Related tools and pages
Sources
- Ram, 2026 Ram 1500 Payload & Towing chart · read 2026-10-19
- Truck Parts & Service, SAE J2807 overview · read 2026-10-19
Written by Sikander Mushtaq. I build HitchMath's calculators and check every towing number against the manufacturer's own guide or spec page. Read how we calculate.
Last updated: 2026-10-19 · Editorial policy
HitchMath figures come from manufacturer documents and are for planning only. Your truck's door-jamb sticker, owner's manual and a scale ticket are the final word.