2026 Ram 2500 & 3500 Towing & Payload Guide
Some tasks are best handled with a heavy-duty Ram truck that has the towing and hauling power to get the job done right the first time. No need to worry about stressing over whether your truck is up for the task when you choose a heavy-duty Ram truck, especially with the 2026 Ram 3500 with dual rear wheels and a Cummins turbo-diesel engine. Here’s a look at the towing and hauling power of the 2026 Ram 2500 and 3500:
2026 Ram 2500
The 2026 Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds and a max payload rating of 4,580 pounds. However, depending on the engine selected, the new Ram 2500 can have varying capacities, so here’s a look at the maximum possible from each of the engine options:
| Specifications: |
2026 Ram 2500 |
| Engine Type |
6.4L HEMI® V8 |
H/O 6.7L Cummins® Turbo-Diesel I6 |
| Max Towing (lb/kg) |
17,440 / 7,910 |
20,000 / 9,071 |
| Max Payload (lb/kg) |
4,580 / 2,077 |
3,590 / 1,627 |
2026 Ram 3500
For maximum capability, the 2026 Ram 3500 is capable of having a maximum towing capacity of 36,610 pounds and a max payload capacity of 7,590 pounds. Get a closer look at the different capabilities of the new Ram 3500 based on engine choice:
| Specifications: |
2026 Ram 3500 |
| Engine Type |
6.4L HEMI® V8 |
H/O 6.7L Cummins® Turbo-Diesel I6 |
| Max Towing (lb/kg) |
18,150 / 8,233 |
36,610 / 16,606 |
| Max Payload (lb/kg) |
7,590 / 3,443 |
6,050 / 2,744 |
Note: Towing capacity can vary based on configurations. Contact our product specialists for assistance and help finding the right Ram truck for your towing and hauling needs.
