Boat, Camper or Trailer? See How Much 2026 Ram and Jeep Models Can Tow

If you're shopping for a new Ram truck or Jeep in Morrow, Clayton County, or anywhere in the greater Atlanta area, "how much can it tow?" is usually one of the first questions on your mind, whether you're hauling a boat to Lake Spivey, pulling a camper to the North Georgia mountains, or moving equipment for a job site. Towing capacity varies significantly by model, engine, cab configuration, axle ratio, and available tow packages, so we've broken down the 2026 Ram and Jeep lineups model by model.

Note: All figures below are maximum ratings when a vehicle is "properly equipped" with the right engine, axle ratio, and towing package. Every individual vehicle's actual rating is printed on the yellow door-jamb sticker, always confirm your specific configuration before hitching up a trailer. Stop by Landmark Dodge in Morrow and our team can match the exact build to your towing needs.

Ram Truck Towing Capacity by Model (2026)

Ram 1500: Up to 11,610 lbs

The Ram 1500 is Ram's half-ton pickup and the volume leader for everyday drivers, weekend towing, and light work use. Towing capacity depends heavily on engine choice:

• 3.6L Pentastar V6 (with eTorque): The base engine, best suited for lighter, occasional towing.

• 5.7L HEMI V8: Returned for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, offering classic V8 towing character.

• 3.0L Hurricane Twin-Turbo I6 (Standard Output): The strongest engine for maximum towing, reaching up to 11,610 lbs when paired with a Quad Cab, 3.92 axle ratio, and Trailer-Tow Group.

• 3.0L Hurricane High-Output I6: Powers performance trims like the Tungsten, Limited, and RHO, with towing in the 8,500–10,050 lb range depending on trim.

By trim, towing generally breaks down as:

• Tradesman/Express: up to 7,700 lbs

• Big Horn/Warlock: roughly 6,300–6,680 lbs (up to 11,610 lbs with the Hurricane and tow package)

• Rebel: up to 11,140 lbs

• Laramie: roughly 8,050–8,300 lbs

• Tungsten/Limited/Longhorn: roughly 9,000–10,050 lbs

Ram 2500: Up to 20,000 lbs

The Ram 2500 is a three-quarter-ton heavy-duty truck built for serious, daily towing, construction equipment, large fifth-wheel campers, and gooseneck trailers.

• 6.4L HEMI V8 (standard): 405 hp, 429 lb-ft of torque, towing up to roughly 17,750 lbs.

• High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 (available): 430 hp, a segment-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque, towing up to 20,000 lbs when properly equipped.

The Ram 2500 Power Wagon, built for off-road capability rather than maximum towing, has a lower rating of around 10,600 lbs due to its off-road-tuned suspension.

Ram 3500: Up to 36,610 lbs

The Ram 3500 sits at the top of Ram's lineup and is the truck to reach for when you need serious gooseneck or fifth-wheel capability.

• 6.4L HEMI V8 (standard): Strong gas towing and the highest payload option in the HD lineup (up to 7,590 lbs payload).

• High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 (available): 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Paired with dual rear wheels (DRW), a 3.42 axle ratio, and the Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Group, the 3500 tops out at up to 36,610 lbs towing (gooseneck) with a GCWR of up to 45,000 lbs.

A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over roughly 23,000 lbs on the Ram HD lineup.

Jeep Towing Capacity by Model (2026)

Jeep Gladiator: Up to 7,700 lbs

The Gladiator is Jeep's only pickup truck, combining Wrangler-style off-road capability with a 5-foot steel bed. It carries the highest towing capacity in the current Jeep SUV/truck lineup outside the full-size Grand Wagoneer.

• Standard 3.6L Pentastar V6: 285 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque

• Base towing capacity (Sport, Sport S, and Willys without the Max Tow Package): 4,500 lbs

• With the available Max Tow Package (4.10 axle ratio, Dana 44 wide-track axles, heavy-duty engine cooling, anti-spin rear differential): up to 7,700 lbs

• Rubicon, Rubicon X, Mojave, and Mojave X trims come standard with heavy-duty axle equipment and can also reach the 7,700-lb maximum

Jeep Wrangler: Up to 5,000 lbs

• Two-door models: up to 2,000 lbs

• Four-door models (automatic transmission): up to 3,500–5,000 lbs depending on configuration

• Rubicon models with the Heavy-Duty Full-Float Rear Axle: up to 5,000 lbs, the highest in the Wrangler lineup

• The 6.4L V8-powered Wrangler Moab 392: up to 3,500 lbs

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Up to 6,200 lbs

The redesigned Grand Cherokee's new 2.0L Hurricane 4 Turbo engine (324 hp, 332 lb-ft) delivers a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 6,200 lbs when properly equipped with the 3.45 axle ratio.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer: Up to 10,000 lbs

The luxury flagship of the Jeep lineup, powered by a Hurricane inline-six (and available V8 in prior years), reaches up to 10,000 lbs on the standard 123-inch wheelbase with the 3.92 axle ratio. The longer-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L is rated slightly lower, at up to roughly 9,860 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Jeep can tow the most? The Jeep Grand Wagoneer leads the Jeep SUV lineup at up to 10,000 lbs when properly equipped. Among Jeep's off-road-focused vehicles, the Gladiator pickup tows the most at up to 7,700 lbs.

Which Ram truck should I get for towing a fifth-wheel camper? For most fifth-wheel campers, a Ram 2500 with the available Cummins diesel offers plenty of capacity. For the largest fifth-wheels and gooseneck trailers, the Ram 3500 with dual rear wheels is built for the job.

Does the Jeep Gladiator tow more than the Jeep Wrangler? Yes. The Gladiator's maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs is well above the Wrangler's maximum of 5,000 lbs, thanks to the Gladiator's dedicated Max Tow Package and truck-specific frame.

Do I need a special package to reach maximum towing capacity? Often, yes. Many of the maximum figures above require specific factory packages — such as the Ram Trailer-Tow Group or the Jeep Gladiator's Max Tow Package, along with the right engine and axle ratio. Confirm the build before assuming a vehicle on the lot can hit the advertised maximum.

Find the Right Tow-Rated Ram or Jeep at Landmark Dodge

Whether you need a Ram 1500 for weekend boat trips, a Ram 2500 or 3500 for job-site hauling, or a Jeep Gladiator or Grand Wagoneer that can tow while still tackling trails, our team at Landmark Dodge in Morrow, GA can help you match the exact configuration to your towing needs. 

Your next camping trip starts with the right towing setup. Contact us or stop by to explore available vehicles and get door-jamb-verified towing numbers before you hit the open road and hitch up!