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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,150 – 9,350 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 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
Across 20 configurations with published ratings, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 towing capacity ranges from 8,150 lbs to 9,350 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,150 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,350 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 20 of 20
Highest-rated example: SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 9,350 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 8,150 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2010 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 | — | 3.73 | 9,350 lbs | 3,130 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,350 lbs | 3,160 lbs |
| ST | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 3,030 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 2,950 lbs |
| SLT/TRX | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 2,960 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 8,950 lbs | 2,740 lbs |
| ST | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 8,900 lbs | 2,860 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 8,850 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 8,750 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| Laramie | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 8,650 lbs | 2,610 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 8,600 – 9,350 lbs (median 8,950 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,150 – 8,950 lbs (median 8,475 lbs) across 10 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,300 – 9,100 lbs (12 configurations).
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,150 – 8,600 lbs (4 configurations).
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,850 – 9,350 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 8,150 – 9,350 lbs | 20 |
2010 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: 2,120 – 3,160 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 20
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,160 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,130 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 3,030 lbs
- SLT/TRX · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,960 lbs
- Laramie · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,950 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2010 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 | 8,600 – 9,350 lbs | 10 |
| 4x4 | 8,150 – 8,950 lbs | 10 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 8,300 – 9,100 lbs | 12 |
| Mega Cab | 8,150 – 8,600 lbs | 4 |
| Regular Cab | 8,850 – 9,350 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: Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 8,150 – 9,350 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,350 lbs | 5,518 lbs | 3,130 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 9,350 lbs | 5,492 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 9,100 lbs | 5,769 lbs | 3,030 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,852 lbs | 2,950 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| SLT/TRX 4x2 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,839 lbs | 2,960 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,950 lbs | 5,915 lbs | 2,740 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,900 lbs | 5,942 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | 8,850 lbs | 5,994 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,750 lbs | 6,114 lbs | 2,690 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,650 lbs | 6,187 lbs | 2,610 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 6,256 lbs | 2,540 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 6,227 lbs | 2,570 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 6,239 lbs | 2,560 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 6,340 lbs | 2,460 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,500 lbs | 6,345 lbs | 2,450 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149 in. WB | 8,450 lbs | 6,398 lbs | 2,400 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 149.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 6,450 lbs | 2,350 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169 in. WB | 8,300 lbs | 6,535 lbs | 2,270 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 169.0 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,250 lbs | 6,620 lbs | 2,180 lbs | 383 | 400 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 8,150 lbs | 6,683 lbs | 2,120 lbs | 383 | 400 | 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.