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2002 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 13,650 – 14,100 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 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
Across 12 configurations with published ratings, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges from 13,650 lbs to 14,100 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,650 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,100 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 12 of 12
Highest-rated example: SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 14,100 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x4 — 13,650 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2002 Dodge Ram 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 14,100 lbs | 3,790 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 14,100 lbs | 3,790 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 3,441 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 3,030 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 2,928 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 3,441 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 3,030 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 13,800 lbs | 2,928 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,750 lbs | 3,335 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,750 lbs | 3,335 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 13,750 – 14,100 lbs (median 13,800 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 13,650 – 13,800 lbs (median 13,800 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,750 – 13,800 lbs (8 configurations).
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,650 – 14,100 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 13,650 – 14,100 lbs | 12 |
2002 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: 2,928 – 3,790 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 12
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,790 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,790 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,441 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,441 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,335 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2002 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 | 13,750 – 14,100 lbs | 6 |
| 4x4 | 13,650 – 13,800 lbs | 6 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 13,750 – 13,800 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 13,650 – 14,100 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: 13,650 – 14,100 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 14,100 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 14,100 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,359 lbs | 3,441 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 138.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,770 lbs | 3,030 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 138.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,872 lbs | 2,928 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,359 lbs | 3,441 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,770 lbs | 3,030 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 138.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 13,800 lbs | 5,872 lbs | 2,928 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 13,750 lbs | 5,465 lbs | 3,335 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB | 13,750 lbs | 5,465 lbs | 3,335 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 13,650 lbs | 5,502 lbs | 3,298 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | 13,650 lbs | 5,502 lbs | 3,298 lbs | 245 | 335 | 3.55 | 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.