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Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Dodge Ram 2500. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered13 (1999–2011)
Configurations221
Highest rating in our dataset14,150 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset3,900 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Dodge Ram 2500 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Dodge Ram 2500 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20118,100 lbs10,100 lbs3,120 lbs27Open year
20108,150 lbs9,350 lbs3,160 lbs20Open year
20098,500 lbs9,700 lbs3,650 lbs20Open year
20088,350 lbs9,450 lbs3,260 lbs20Open year
20078,250 lbs9,400 lbs3,210 lbs20Open year
20068,250 lbs9,400 lbs3,180 lbs22Open year
20058,600 lbs9,400 lbs3,200 lbs12Open year
20048,600 lbs9,400 lbs3,200 lbs12Open year
200312,900 lbs13,850 lbs3,310 lbs12Open year
200213,650 lbs14,100 lbs3,790 lbs12Open year
200113,400 lbs14,150 lbs3,730 lbs12Open year
200012,700 lbs14,150 lbs3,768 lbs12Open year
19998,600 lbs8,900 lbs3,900 lbs20Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Dodge Ram 2500 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Dodge Ram 2500 model years

20102011
Min towing8,150 lbs8,100 lbs
Max towing9,350 lbs10,100 lbs
Max payload3,160 lbs3,120 lbs
Configurations2027
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular CabCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
Beds——
Axles3.733.73, 4.56
Engines——
  • 2011 has a 750 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2010 (9,350 lbs → 10,100 lbs).
  • Configuration count in the dataset: 2010 has 20; 2011 has 27. Coverage may not be comparable.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Dodge Ram 2500 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2011 Power Wagon4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.56 · Tow 10,100 lbs · Payload 1,780 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,300 lbs · Payload 3,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,250 lbs · Payload 3,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,100 lbs · Payload 3,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,930 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,900 lbs · Payload 2,860 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,900 lbs · Payload 2,840 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,850 lbs · Payload 2,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,850 lbs · Payload 2,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,800 lbs · Payload 2,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,750 lbs · Payload 2,680 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,650 lbs · Payload 2,610 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,650 lbs · Payload 2,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,600 lbs · Payload 2,550 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,550 lbs · Payload 2,490 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,550 lbs · Payload 2,520 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,550 lbs · Payload 2,490 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,500 lbs · Payload 2,470 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,500 lbs · Payload 2,450 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 2,360 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 2,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,200 lbs · Payload 2,130 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,200 lbs · Payload 2,130 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,150 lbs · Payload 2,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,150 lbs · Payload 2,080 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,100 lbs · Payload 2,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,100 lbs · Payload 2,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,350 lbs · Payload 3,130 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,350 lbs · Payload 3,160 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,100 lbs · Payload 3,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,950 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT/TRX4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,960 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,950 lbs · Payload 2,740 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,900 lbs · Payload 2,860 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,850 lbs · Payload 2,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,750 lbs · Payload 2,690 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,650 lbs · Payload 2,610 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,600 lbs · Payload 2,540 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,600 lbs · Payload 2,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,600 lbs · Payload 2,560 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,500 lbs · Payload 2,460 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,500 lbs · Payload 2,450 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,450 lbs · Payload 2,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,400 lbs · Payload 2,350 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,300 lbs · Payload 2,270 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,250 lbs · Payload 2,180 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 8,150 lbs · Payload 2,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 SLT4x2 · Quad Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,700 lbs · Payload 3,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x2 · Quad Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,650 lbs · Payload 3,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 SLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73 · Tow 9,550 lbs · Payload 3,350 lbs
    Open year

Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 20118,100 – 10,100 lbs10,100 lbs3,160 lbs47
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20098,250 – 14,150 lbs14,150 lbs3,790 lbs154
1990s1990–199919998,600 – 8,900 lbs8,900 lbs3,900 lbs20

Dodge Ram 2500 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20111,780 lbs3,120 lbs27Open year
20102,120 lbs3,160 lbs20Open year
20092,430 lbs3,650 lbs20Open year
20082,310 lbs3,260 lbs20Open year
20072,210 lbs3,210 lbs20Open year
20062,210 lbs3,180 lbs22Open year
20052,550 lbs3,200 lbs12Open year
20042,550 lbs3,200 lbs12Open year
20032,670 lbs3,310 lbs12Open year
20022,928 lbs3,790 lbs12Open year
20012,915 lbs3,730 lbs12Open year
20002,907 lbs3,768 lbs12Open year
19993,043 lbs3,900 lbs20Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 9,350 lbs → 10,100 lbs (+750 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: Maximum towing 13,850 lbs → 9,400 lbs (-4,450 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 8,900 lbs → 14,150 lbs (+5,250 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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