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How much can the 2021 Ram 2500 tow?

2021 Ram 2500 Towing and Payload Specs

The 2021 Ram 2500 is an excellent truck. It’s capable by every metric. However, capability does differ depending on the trim and a bunch of other factors. Take a look below to see which 2021 Ram 2500 configurations have the maximum towing and payload. Max capacities for the 4×2 and 4×4 versions are both listed.

The specific configurations needed for max towing and max payload are shown below. They are listed in the following format:

  • [trim and engine]
    • [cab type] | [box length] | [transmission] | [drivetrain] | [axle ratio]

Without further ado, here’s exactly how much the 2021 Ram 2500 can tow and haul.


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Max Towing Capacity

The 2021 Ram 2500 can tow up to 20,000lbs with 4×2 and up to 19,990lbs with 4×4. The models capable of those numbers are as follows:

20,000lbs Towing – 4×2 Drivetrain

  • Tradesman 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg/Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Big Horn 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg/Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Lone Star 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg/Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Laramie 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Laramie Longhorn 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Limited 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Crew | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73

19,990lbs Towing – 4×4 Drivetrain

  • Tradesman 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73
  • Big Horn 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73
  • Lone Star 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73

Max Payload Capacity

The 2021 Ram 2500 has a max payload of up to 4,380lbs with 4×2 and up to 4,060lbs with 4×4. The models capable of those numbers are as follows:

4,380lbs Payload – 4×2 Drivetrain

  • Tradesman 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Big Horn 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73
  • Lone Star 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×2 | 3.73

4,060lbs Payload – 4×4 Drivetrain

  • Tradesman 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73
  • Big Horn 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73
  • Lone Star 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Reg | 8’ | Auto | 4×4 | 3.73

Want a Ram 2500 in a Specific Trim Configuration?

Visit the official Ram towing guide to find out exactly how much the trim configuration of the 2021 Ram 2500 you want can tow and haul. Then give Juneks a call, so we can custom order that configuration for you at a guaranteed price.