Automobile User Manual
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Dodge Ram Pickup – Crew Cab 1500 Job Rating Charts
(1)
RAM CREW CAB 1500 SHORT BOX 4x2
  Engine & Transmission
Axle 
Ratio GVWR Payload
(2)(3)
Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR
(4)
Maximum Trailer  
Weight
(4)(5)(6)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 776 (1710) 2297 (5064) 5216 (11,500) 2835 (6250)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.92 3084 (6800)  776 (1710) 2297 (5064)  5670 (12,500) 3289 (7250)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5 3.21 3084 (6800) 757 (1670)  2317 (5109) 4990 (11,000) 2585 (5700)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 757 (1670) 2317 (5109) 5897 (13,000) 3493 (7700)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5 3.92 3084 (6800) 757 (1670) 2317 (5109) 6350 (14,000) 3946 (8700)
RAM CREW CAB 1500 with RAMBOX™ 4x2
(7)
  Engine & Transmission
Axle 
Ratio GVWR Payload
(2)(3)
Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR
(4)
Maximum Trailer  
Weight
(4)(5)(6)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 730 (1610) 2341 (5162) 5216 (11,500) 2790 (6150)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.92 3084 (6800) 730 (1610) 2341 (5162) 5670 (12,500) 3243 (7150)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.21 3084 (6800) 712 (1570) 2362 (5208) 4990 (11,000) 2540 (5600)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 712 (1570) 2362 (5208) 5897 (13,000) 3447 (7600)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.92 3084 (6800) 712 (1570) 2362 (5208) 6350 (14,000) 3901 (8600)
RAM CREW CAB 1500 SHORT BOX 4x4
  Engine & Transmission
Axle 
Ratio GVWR Payload
(2)(3)
Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR
(4)
Maximum Trailer  
Weight
(4)(5)(6)
1500
4.7L FF V8  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 667 (1470) 2408 (5308) 5216 (11,500) 2722 (6000)
1500
4.7L FF V8  A5  3.92 3084 (6800) 667 (1470) 2408 (5308) 5670 (12,500) 3175 (7000)
1500
5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 644 (1420) 2429 (5354) 5897 (13,000) 3379 (7450)
1500
5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5 3.92 3084 (6800) 644 (1420) 2429 (5354) 6350 (14,000) 3833 (8450)
RAM CREW CAB 1500 with RAMBOX 4x4
(7)
  Engine & Transmission
Axle 
Ratio GVWR Payload
(2)(3)
Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR
(4)
Maximum Trailer  
Weight
(4)(5)(6)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.55 3084 (6800) 621 (1370) 2452 (5406) 5216 (11,500) 2676 (5900)
1500 4.7L FF V8  A5  3.92 3084 (6800) 621 (1370) 2452 (5406) 5670 (12,500) 3130 (6900)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.55  3084 (6800) 599 (1320) 2473 (5452) 5897 (13,000) 3334 (7350)
1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT  A5  3.92  3084 (6800)  599 (1320) 2473 (5452) 6350 (14,000) 3787 (8350)
FF – Flex Fuel  MDS – Multi-Displacement System  VVT – Variable Valve Timing  GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating  GCWR – Gross Combined Weight Rating  A5 – 5-Speed Automatic   
4x2 – Two-Wheel Drive 4x4 – Four-Wheel Drive 
(1)
Figures shown in kilograms (pounds) and are based on lowest trim level with base tire. 
(2)
Payload figure shown must be reduced by the weight of the vehicle occupants, rear upfit body, 
optional equipment and in-cab luggage, etc. 
(3)
Payload (estimated) is rounded to the nearest 4.5 kg (10 lb). 
(4)
Maximum GCWR and maximum trailer weight gures for 1500 models shown 
include heavy-duty cooling with V8 engines. 
(5)
Maximum trailer weight ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailers 
hitch, cargo in the truck and passengers other than the driver. Dodge Ram Trucks used to tow trailers over 2268 kg (5000 lb) loaded weight must be properly equipped with the available 
Class IV hitch receiver, and trailers over 454 kg (1000 lb) loaded weight must have their own brakes. Trailer tow restrictions apply. See your retailer for details. 
(6)
Maximum trailer weights 
(estimated) are rounded to the nearest 23 kg (50 lb.). 
(7)
Late availability. Note: Base Curb Weight can change.










