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2009 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,500 – 9,700 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 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
Across 20 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges from 8,500 lbs to 9,700 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,700 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 20 of 20
Highest-rated example: SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 9,700 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SXT/SLT · 4x4 — 8,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 3,650 lbs |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,650 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,550 lbs | 3,350 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,550 lbs | 3,330 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,250 lbs | 3,190 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 3,070 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 3,060 lbs |
| Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,050 lbs | 3,020 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,050 lbs | 2,870 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,050 lbs | 2,860 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 8,850 – 9,700 lbs (median 9,175 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,500 – 9,050 lbs (median 8,700 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,500 – 8,850 lbs (4 configurations).
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,600 – 9,700 lbs (12 configurations).
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 9,050 – 9,550 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 8,500 – 9,700 lbs | 20 |
2009 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: 2,430 – 3,650 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 20
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,650 lbs
- Laramie · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,600 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,350 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,330 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 3,190 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 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 | 8,850 – 9,700 lbs | 10 |
| 4x4 | 8,500 – 9,050 lbs | 10 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Cab | 8,500 – 8,850 lbs | 4 |
| Quad Cab | 8,600 – 9,700 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 9,050 – 9,550 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: Mega Cab, Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 8,500 – 9,700 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,700 lbs | 5,154 lbs | 3,650 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,650 lbs | 5,201 lbs | 3,600 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,550 lbs | 5,298 lbs | 3,350 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,550 lbs | 5,318 lbs | 3,330 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,250 lbs | 5,608 lbs | 3,190 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 9,100 lbs | 5,728 lbs | 3,070 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 9,100 lbs | 5,737 lbs | 3,060 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 9,050 lbs | 5,783 lbs | 3,020 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,050 lbs | 5,782 lbs | 2,870 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,050 lbs | 5,792 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,850 lbs | 6,008 lbs | 2,790 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SXT/SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,850 lbs | 5,983 lbs | 2,820 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,800 lbs | 5,987 lbs | 2,810 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,800 lbs | 6,062 lbs | 2,740 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,750 lbs | 6,078 lbs | 2,720 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,650 lbs | 6,210 lbs | 2,590 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,650 lbs | 6,211 lbs | 2,590 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 6,249 lbs | 2,550 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 6,366 lbs | 2,430 lbs | 383 | 401 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SXT/SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 6,352 lbs | 2,450 lbs | 383 | 401 | 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.