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Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram · Ram 3500 Research
Ram's advertised maximum only applies to one truck. This chart shows the preliminary 2027 rating for each Ram 3500 cab, bed, drivetrain, rear-wheel and engine combination, and explains the weight ratings that decide what your truck can actually tow.
Maximum trailer weight rating in pounds, from Ram's preliminary 2027 Ram 3500 towing chart. SRW is single rear wheel.
| Configuration | HEMI 3.73 | HEMI 4.10 | Cummins HO 3.42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft SRW | 15,490 | 17,730 | 26,940 |
| 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft dually | 15,740 | 18,140 | 37,020 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab 8-ft SRW | 14,930 | 17,170 | 25,490 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab 8-ft dually | 15,150 | 17,550 | 34,490 |
| 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft SRW | 15,100 | 17,330 | 26,080 |
| 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft dually | 15,360 | 17,760 | 36,610 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in SRW | 14,770 | 17,010 | 23,550 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 8-ft SRW | 14,560 | 16,800 | 25,180 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 8-ft dually | 14,780 | 17,180 | 33,560 |
| 4x4 Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in SRW | — | — | 24,080 |
| 4x4 Mega Cab 6-ft 4-in dually | — | — | 32,890 |
Preliminary ratings, subject to change. The HEMI is not listed for the Mega Cab. The Cummins is offered only with the 3.42 axle. Hitch type also affects which rating you can use; the highest ratings require a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, so ask us to confirm the setup for your trailer.
HEMI trucks offer two rear axle ratios. The numerically higher 4.10 gives the engine more leverage, and the chart shows it:
| HEMI configuration | 3.73 axle | 4.10 axle | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft SRW | 15,490 | 17,730 | +2,240 |
| 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft dually | 15,740 | 18,140 | +2,400 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 6-ft 4-in SRW | 14,770 | 17,010 | +2,240 |
| 4x4 Crew Cab 8-ft dually | 14,780 | 17,180 | +2,400 |
Across every HEMI configuration, the 4.10 adds about 2,230 to 2,400 lb of trailer rating. Gross combined weight rating moves with it: 22,000 lb with the 3.73 on single-rear-wheel trucks, versus 24,230 to 24,240 lb with the 4.10. If you plan to tow with a HEMI, the 4.10 is the axle to ask for.
| Rating | What it limits | 2027 Ram 3500 range |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) | The truck plus everything in it and on the hitch | 11,040 to 12,300 lb SRW; 14,000 lb dually |
| Payload | GVWR minus the truck's own weight | 3,970 to 7,580 lb |
| GCWR (gross combined weight rating) | Truck and trailer together | 22,000 to 45,000 lb |
| Rear GAWR (gross axle weight rating) | Weight on the rear axle | 7,000 lb SRW; 9,750 lb dually |
| Front GAWR | Weight on the front axle | 5,500 or 6,000 lb |
The trailer rating assumes a truck carrying little besides the driver. Every passenger, toolbox and the hitch itself count against payload and against the combined rating. Curb weights run about 6,072 to 7,991 lb with a bed, so two trucks with the same cab can have different real limits. For a fifth-wheel, payload usually runs out before towing does; our fifth-wheel and RV towing guide walks through that math.
Up to 37,020 lb, based on Ram's preliminary 2027 ratings, on a 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft dually with the 6.7L Cummins HO and 3.42 axle. The same truck with 4x4 is rated at 36,610 lb.
That's the 4x4 rating: a 4x4 Regular Cab 8-ft dually with the Cummins and 3.42 axle. The 37,020-lb figure is the 4x2 version of the same truck.
From 14,560 lb to 18,140 lb depending on configuration. The 18,140-lb maximum is a 4x2 Regular Cab 8-ft dually with the 4.10 axle.
For towing, the 4.10. It adds about 2,230 to 2,400 lb of trailer rating over the 3.73 in the same configuration.
Up to 32,890 lb as a 4x4 Mega Cab dually with the Cummins, or 24,080 lb with single rear wheels. The Mega Cab is listed with the Cummins only.
Gross combined weight rating, the most the truck and trailer can weigh together. It runs from 22,000 lb on HEMI trucks to 45,000 lb on Cummins duallys.
No. Ram labels its 2027 heavy-duty ratings preliminary, so confirm the rating on the door-jamb label of the specific truck you buy.
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*Specifications are based on Ram's preliminary 2027 information and may change. Max towing and payload require proper equipment; actual capacity varies by cab, bed, axle, drivetrain and hitch type, and passengers and cargo reduce towing capacity. Confirm ratings on the door-jamb label of a specific truck. Pricing on in-stock vehicles excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document processing charge and emission testing charge. Contact Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for current pricing and availability.