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2011 Dodge Dakota towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,450 – 5,850 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 2011 Dodge Dakota tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2011 Dodge Dakota towing capacity ranges from 4,450 lbs to 5,850 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2011 Dodge Dakota can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,450 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,850 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: ST · 4x4 · Extended Cab — 5,850 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Laramie · 4x4 — 4,450 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 Dodge Dakota. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST | Extended Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,850 lbs | 1,620 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Extended Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,900 lbs | 1,780 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,800 lbs | 1,640 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Extended Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,750 lbs | 1,600 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 4,750 lbs | 1,590 lbs |
| ST | Extended Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 4,650 lbs | 1,800 lbs |
| Bighorn/Lonestar | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,600 lbs | 1,470 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.92 | 4,450 lbs | 1,330 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2011 Dodge Dakota 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,650 – 4,900 lbs (median 4,775 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
2011 Dodge Dakota 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 4,450 – 5,850 lbs (median 4,675 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2011 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,450 – 4,800 lbs (4 configurations).
2011 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 | 4,650 – 5,850 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 4,450 – 4,900 lbs | 6 |
2011 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 – 1,800 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x2 · Extended Cab — 1,800 lbs
- Bighorn/Lonestar · 4x2 · Extended Cab — 1,780 lbs
- Bighorn/Lonestar · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,640 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Extended Cab — 1,620 lbs
- Bighorn/Lonestar · 4x4 · Extended Cab — 1,600 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 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 | 4,650 – 4,900 lbs | 4 |
| 4x4 | 4,450 – 5,850 lbs | 4 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 4,450 – 4,800 lbs | 4 |
| Extended Cab | 4,650 – 5,850 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 4,650 – 5,850 lbs | 5,250 lbs | 2 |
| 3.92 | 4,450 – 4,900 lbs | 4,750 lbs | 6 |
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: 4,450 – 5,850 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 5,850 lbs | 4,393 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,900 lbs | 4,226 lbs | 1,780 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,365 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,407 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,750 lbs | 4,418 lbs | 1,590 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| ST 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,650 lbs | 4,211 lbs | 1,800 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.55 | 131.3 |
| Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,600 lbs | 4,544 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 131.3 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB | 4,450 lbs | 4,681 lbs | 1,330 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 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.