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2010 Dodge Dakota towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,500 – 6,700 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 2010 Dodge Dakota tow?
Across 11 configurations with published ratings, 2010 Dodge Dakota towing capacity ranges from 4,500 lbs to 6,700 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2010 Dodge Dakota can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,700 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 11 of 11
Highest-rated example: TRX · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 6,700 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x2 — 4,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2010 Dodge Dakota. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 6,700 lbs | 1,330 lbs |
| ST | Extended Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,850 lbs | 1,630 lbs |
| ST | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,700 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,800 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Extended Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,750 lbs | 1,610 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,750 lbs | 1,600 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Extended Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,650 lbs | 1,800 lbs |
| ST | Extended Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 4,650 lbs | 1,810 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,600 lbs | 1,480 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,500 lbs | 1,340 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2010 Dodge Dakota 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,500 – 4,800 lbs (median 4,650 lbs) across 5 configurations in this dataset.
2010 Dodge Dakota 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,500 – 6,700 lbs (median 5,225 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2010 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,500 – 6,700 lbs (7 configurations).
2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,650 – 5,850 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 4,500 – 5,850 lbs | 4 |
| 3.92 | 4,500 – 6,700 lbs | 7 |
2010 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: 1,330 – 1,810 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 11
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x2 · Extended Cab — 1,810 lbs
- Bighorn/Lonestar · 4x2 · Extended Cab — 1,800 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,670 lbs
- Bighorn/Lonestar · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,660 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Extended Cab — 1,630 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2010 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 | 4,500 – 4,800 lbs | 5 |
| 4x4 | 4,500 – 6,700 lbs | 6 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 4,500 – 6,700 lbs | 7 |
| Extended Cab | 4,650 – 5,850 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 4,500 – 5,850 lbs | 5,175 lbs | 4 |
| 3.92 | 4,500 – 6,700 lbs | 4,750 lbs | 7 |
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: 3.55, 3.92
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Extended Cab
- Published towing range: 4,500 – 6,700 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 6,700 lbs | 4,676 lbs | 1,330 lbs | 302 | 329 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| ST 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 5,850 lbs | 4,382 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,508 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,353 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,395 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,407 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 4,215 lbs | 1,800 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| ST 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 4,200 lbs | 1,810 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,532 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,500 lbs | 4,669 lbs | 1,340 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,500 lbs | 4,336 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
* 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.