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2023 Ram 3500 Towing Capacity

Factory towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch class for the 2023 Ram 3500 — plus the gear this setup calls for.

2023 Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4x2 DRW (Dual Rear Wheel), 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel with 4.10 rear axle and Max Tow Package

⚠ Pending verification

No OEM towing guide could be cleanly scraped for this vehicle — these figures were generated by the model and are pending confirmation against the OEM guide.

Source: Model estimate (no OEM guide scraped)PAYLOAD & TOWING WEIGHT CAPACITIES · retrieved 2026-07-02

Max Towing Capacity

37,090

lbs / 16,824 kg

Payload

7,680 lbs

Hitch Class

Gooseneck / 5th-wheel

GCWR

43,000 lbs

Engine Variants

3 variants

Trim Notes

Max rating requires the 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel (420 hp / 1,075 lb-ft), 4.10 rear axle ratio, and DRW configuration with the gooseneck/5th-wheel hitch. This is the 5th-wheel/gooseneck maximum, not the conventional bumper-pull figure.

⚠ Important

Conventional (bumper-pull) maximum is notably lower at approximately 23,000 lbs. The 37,090 lb figure applies only to gooseneck/5th-wheel towing on a properly-equipped DRW model.

◆ Gear you may need

Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.

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The 37,090 lbs figure above is the properly-equipped maximum for this model year. For a specific trim, engine, or drivetrain, run your exact setup through the live tool:

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Prose overview

The 2023 Ram 3500 carries a maximum towing capacity of 37,090 lbs when properly equipped, paired with a Gooseneck / 5th-wheel hitch. As with every truck and SUV, the rating swings by engine, drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, and rear axle ratio — so two 2023 Ram 3500s on the same lot can be rated thousands of pounds apart. Match your trailer to the lowestrelevant limit (towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch rating), and verify against the sticker inside the driver's-side door jamb.

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2023 Ram 3500 towing FAQ

What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2023 Ram 3500?

A properly equipped 2023 Ram 3500 is rated to tow up to 37,090 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.

What hitch class does the 2023 Ram 3500 need?

Based on its rated capacity, the 2023 Ram 3500 typically pairs with a Gooseneck / 5th-wheel hitch. Always match the hitch to your loaded trailer weight and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity.

Do I need a brake controller to tow with a 2023 Ram 3500?

Most states require trailer brakes — and a brake controller — for trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded. A brake controller syncs the trailer's brakes with the vehicle's for safe, controlled stops.

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