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2005 Dodge Durango towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,700 – 5,950 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 2005 Dodge Durango tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2005 Dodge Durango towing capacity ranges from 3,700 lbs to 5,950 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2005 Dodge Durango can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,700 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,950 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: Limited 4dr · 4x2 — 5,950 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT 4dr · 4x2 — 3,700 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2005 Dodge Durango. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 5,950 lbs | 1,680 lbs |
| ST 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,850 lbs | 1,590 lbs |
| SXT 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,850 lbs | 1,590 lbs |
| Limited 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,750 lbs | 1,510 lbs |
| SLT 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,750 lbs | 1,480 lbs |
| ST 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 3,750 lbs | 1,710 lbs |
| SXT 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 3,750 lbs | 1,710 lbs |
| SLT 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 3,700 lbs | 1,630 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2005 Dodge Durango 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,700 – 5,950 lbs (median 3,750 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
2005 Dodge Durango 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,750 – 5,850 lbs (median 5,800 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,750 – 5,950 lbs | 5 |
| 3.92 | 3,700 – 3,750 lbs | 3 |
2005 Dodge Durango 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: 1,480 – 1,710 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- ST 4dr · 4x2 — 1,710 lbs
- SXT 4dr · 4x2 — 1,710 lbs
- Limited 4dr · 4x2 — 1,680 lbs
- SLT 4dr · 4x2 — 1,630 lbs
- ST 4dr · 4x4 — 1,590 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2005 Dodge Durango 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 | 3,700 – 5,950 lbs | 4 |
| 4x4 | 5,750 – 5,850 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,750 – 5,950 lbs | 5,850 lbs | 5 |
| 3.92 | 3,700 – 3,750 lbs | 3,750 lbs | 3 |
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
- Published towing range: 3,700 – 5,950 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4dr 4x2 | 5,950 lbs | 4,921 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 230 | 290 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| ST 4dr 4x4 | 5,850 lbs | 5,008 lbs | 1,590 lbs | 230 | 290 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| SXT 4dr 4x4 | 5,850 lbs | 5,008 lbs | 1,590 lbs | 230 | 290 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| Limited 4dr 4x4 | 5,750 lbs | 5,095 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 230 | 290 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| SLT 4dr 4x4 | 5,750 lbs | 5,117 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 230 | 290 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| ST 4dr 4x2 | 3,750 lbs | 4,692 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 119.2 |
| SXT 4dr 4x2 | 3,750 lbs | 4,692 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 119.2 |
| SLT 4dr 4x2 | 3,700 lbs | 4,765 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 119.2 |
* 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.