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2004 Dodge Dakota towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,400 – 4,800 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2004 Dodge Dakota tow?
Across 16 configurations with published ratings, 2004 Dodge Dakota towing capacity ranges from 3,400 lbs to 4,800 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2004 Dodge Dakota can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,400 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,800 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 16 of 16
Highest-rated example: Base · 4x2 — 4,800 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Sport/SXT · 4x4 — 3,400 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2004 Dodge Dakota. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | — | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 4,800 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| SLT | — | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 4,800 lbs | 1,520 lbs |
| Base | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 4,650 lbs | 1,380 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 4,650 lbs | 1,410 lbs |
| Sport | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 4,650 lbs | 1,410 lbs |
| Sport | — | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 4,000 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| Sport | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,700 lbs | 1,880 lbs |
| Base | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 3,650 lbs | 1,790 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 3,650 lbs | 1,800 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.21 | 3,650 lbs | 1,290 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2004 Dodge Dakota 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,550 – 4,800 lbs (median 3,650 lbs) across 8 configurations in this dataset.
2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 3,400 – 4,650 lbs (median 3,675 lbs) across 8 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,400 – 3,650 lbs (4 configurations).
2004 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,550 – 4,650 lbs (6 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 3,550 – 4,800 lbs | 6 |
| 3.55 | 3,400 – 4,650 lbs | 10 |
2004 Dodge Dakota payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,250 – 1,880 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 16
Highest-payload configurations
- Sport · 4x4 — 1,880 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 — 1,820 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,800 lbs
- Base · 4x4 — 1,790 lbs
- Sport/SXT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 1,790 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2004 Dodge Dakota dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 3,550 – 4,800 lbs | 8 |
| 4x4 | 3,400 – 4,650 lbs | 8 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 3,400 – 3,650 lbs | 4 |
| Regular Cab | 3,550 – 4,650 lbs | 6 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | 3,550 – 4,800 lbs | 3,825 lbs | 6 |
| 3.55 | 3,400 – 4,650 lbs | 3,650 lbs | 10 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.21, 3.55
- Cab styles: Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 3,400 – 4,800 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 3,855 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 131.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 3,829 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 131.0 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 4,022 lbs | 1,380 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 112.1 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 3,993 lbs | 1,410 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 112.1 |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 3,994 lbs | 1,410 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 112.1 |
| Sport 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | 4,000 lbs | 3,835 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 131.0 |
| Sport 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | 3,700 lbs | 4,128 lbs | 1,880 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.2 |
| Base 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 4,215 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.2 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 131 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 4,208 lbs | 1,800 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 3,714 lbs | 1,290 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 112.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 4,191 lbs | 1,820 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.2 |
| Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 3,733 lbs | 1,270 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 112.0 |
| Sport/SXT 4x2 Quad Cab 131 in. WB | 3,650 lbs | 4,217 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.0 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | 3,550 lbs | 3,753 lbs | 1,250 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.21 | 112.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.1 in. WB | 3,400 lbs | 4,463 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.1 |
| Sport/SXT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.1 in. WB | 3,400 lbs | 4,460 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.1 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.