2021 Ram DT Body

QUAD CAB 4X2

QUAD CAB 4X4

CREW CAB 4X2

CREW CAB 4X4

6.4" BOX

6.4" BOX

5.7" BOX

5.7" BOX

RAM 1500 3.6L V6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.21 AXLE RATIO

6,720 LBS

6,530 LBS

6,530 LBS

6,460 LBS




 

3.55 AXLE RATIO

7,750 LBS

7,530 LBS

7,530 LBS

7,460 LBS




 




 

RAM 1500 5.7L V8 8-SPEED

 




 

3.21 AXLE RATIO

8,550 LBS

8,340 LBS

8,350 LBS

8,220 LBS




 

3.92 AXLE RATIO

11,650 LBS

11,440 LBS

11,450 LBS

11,320 LBS






*SOME TOWING CAPACITIES ARE WITH OPTIONAL TIRES/WHEELS - SEE DEALER FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS






TOWING INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS:









Base Weight: The weight of a standard equipped sales unit (base model) with full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.






Payload: The combined maximum allowable weight of options, cargo and passengers that the truck is designed to carry.

Payload = GVWR - Base Weight









Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle.






Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): The maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and the loaded trailer including

all cargo & passengers.










Trailer Weight Rating (TWR): The maximum allowable weight of a trailer plus cargo that a vehicle configuration can handle.






Tongue Weight: The weight a conventional trailer puts on the back of a tow vehicle. 10 percent of the trailer weight recommended 

for a conventional hitch trailer and 15 percent for a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer.







Axle Ratio: The ratio between the driveshaft RPM and the axle shaft RPM. The axle ratio is critical in the operation of the

transmission/driveshaft/axle system that transmits engine torque to the driving wheels.






GVWRs, GCWRs should never be exceeded.