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1999 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,600 – 8,900 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 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
Across 20 configurations with published ratings, 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges from 8,600 lbs to 8,900 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,600 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,900 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 20 of 20
Highest-rated example: Laramie SLT · 4x2 — 8,900 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x4 — 8,600 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie SLT | — | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,575 lbs |
| Laramie SLT | — | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,607 lbs |
| Laramie SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,495 lbs |
| Laramie SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,385 lbs |
| Laramie SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,900 lbs |
| ST | — | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,575 lbs |
| ST | — | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,607 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,495 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,385 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.54 | 8,900 lbs | 3,900 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 8,900 lbs (median 8,900 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,600 lbs (median 8,600 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,600 – 8,900 lbs (8 configurations).
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,600 – 8,900 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.54 | 8,600 – 8,900 lbs | 20 |
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 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: 3,043 – 3,900 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 20
Highest-payload configurations
- Laramie SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,900 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,900 lbs
- Laramie SLT · 4x2 — 3,607 lbs
- ST · 4x2 — 3,607 lbs
- Laramie SLT · 4x2 — 3,575 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 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 | 8,900 lbs | 10 |
| 4x4 | 8,600 lbs | 10 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 8,600 – 8,900 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 8,600 – 8,900 lbs | 4 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 8,600 – 8,900 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie SLT 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,983 lbs | 3,575 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x2 Club Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,193 lbs | 3,607 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,983 lbs | 3,495 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,103 lbs | 3,385 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,378 lbs | 3,900 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,983 lbs | 3,575 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x2 Club Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,193 lbs | 3,607 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,983 lbs | 3,495 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,103 lbs | 3,385 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 4,378 lbs | 3,900 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,045 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x4 Club Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,043 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,045 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,043 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| Laramie SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 4,843 lbs | 3,566 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,045 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x4 Club Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,043 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,045 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,211 lbs | 3,043 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 4,843 lbs | 3,566 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
* 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.