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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,250 – 9,400 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 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
Across 22 configurations with published ratings, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges from 8,250 lbs to 9,400 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,250 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,400 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 22 of 22
Highest-rated example: ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 9,400 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 8,250 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 3,180 lbs |
| Laramie | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,350 lbs | 3,130 lbs |
| SLT/Sport | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,350 lbs | 3,150 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,050 lbs | 3,020 lbs |
| SLT/Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 2,960 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 2,970 lbs |
| SLT/Sport | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 8,950 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 8,950 lbs | 2,770 lbs |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 8,900 lbs | 2,860 lbs |
| Laramie | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 8,900 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 8,700 – 9,400 lbs (median 9,000 lbs) across 11 configurations in this dataset.
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,250 – 8,950 lbs (median 8,550 lbs) across 11 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,250 – 8,700 lbs (4 configurations).
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,400 – 9,050 lbs (12 configurations).
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,800 – 9,400 lbs (6 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 8,250 – 9,400 lbs | 22 |
2006 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: 2,210 – 3,180 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 22
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,180 lbs
- SLT/Sport · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,150 lbs
- Laramie · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,130 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,020 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 2,970 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2006 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 | 8,700 – 9,400 lbs | 11 |
| 4x4 | 8,250 – 8,950 lbs | 11 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Cab | 8,250 – 8,700 lbs | 4 |
| Quad Cab | 8,400 – 9,050 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 8,800 – 9,400 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
- Cab styles: Mega Cab, Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 8,250 – 9,400 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,400 lbs | 5,467 lbs | 3,180 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,350 lbs | 5,522 lbs | 3,130 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,350 lbs | 5,505 lbs | 3,150 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,050 lbs | 5,784 lbs | 3,020 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,843 lbs | 2,960 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,828 lbs | 2,970 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,950 lbs | 5,900 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,950 lbs | 5,882 lbs | 2,770 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,941 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,959 lbs | 2,690 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,850 lbs | 5,998 lbs | 2,800 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/TRX4 Off Road/Sport/Power Wagon 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,800 lbs | 6,055 lbs | 2,600 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,163 lbs | 2,640 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,147 lbs | 2,650 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,650 lbs | 6,217 lbs | 2,580 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 6,274 lbs | 2,530 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/TRX4 Off Road/Sport/Power Wagon 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,550 lbs | 6,298 lbs | 2,500 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,450 lbs | 6,390 lbs | 2,410 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 6,457 lbs | 2,340 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 6,436 lbs | 2,360 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 8,250 lbs | 6,593 lbs | 2,210 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB SRW | 8,250 lbs | 6,578 lbs | 2,220 lbs | 345 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
* 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.