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Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Dodge Ram 3500. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered13 (1999–2011)
Configurations196
Highest rating in our dataset16,350 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset5,200 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Dodge Ram 3500 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Dodge Ram 3500 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
201110,850 lbs13,950 lbs5,190 lbs26Open year
201010,950 lbs12,100 lbs5,050 lbs20Open year
200911,200 lbs12,300 lbs5,070 lbs20Open year
200810,150 lbs12,300 lbs5,150 lbs20Open year
200710,050 lbs16,350 lbs5,130 lbs20Open year
20069,800 lbs16,150 lbs5,050 lbs22Open year
200510,050 lbs14,300 lbs5,110 lbs12Open year
200410,050 lbs14,200 lbs5,070 lbs12Open year
200315,350 lbs16,300 lbs5,130 lbs12Open year
200214,300 lbs15,150 lbs4,976 lbs8Open year
200114,300 lbs15,150 lbs5,030 lbs8Open year
200013,000 lbs13,900 lbs5,047 lbs8Open year
19999,000 lbs9,300 lbs5,200 lbs8Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Dodge Ram 3500 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Dodge Ram 3500 model years

20102011
Min towing10,950 lbs10,850 lbs
Max towing12,100 lbs13,950 lbs
Max payload5,050 lbs5,190 lbs
Configurations2026
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular CabCrew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
Beds——
Axles3.423.42, 3.73
Engines——
  • 2011 has a 1,850 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2010 (12,100 lbs → 13,950 lbs).
  • 2011 shows a 140 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2010.
  • Configuration count in the dataset: 2010 has 20; 2011 has 26. Coverage may not be comparable.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Dodge Ram 3500 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 13,950 lbs · Payload 3,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 13,550 lbs · Payload 2,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 13,400 lbs · Payload 4,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 13,300 lbs · Payload 2,950 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.73 · Tow 12,900 lbs · Payload 4,330 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie Longhorn4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.73 · Tow 12,900 lbs · Payload 2,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,050 lbs · Payload 3,310 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,050 lbs · Payload 5,190 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,000 lbs · Payload 5,170 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,000 lbs · Payload 3,240 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,850 lbs · Payload 3,080 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,700 lbs · Payload 2,930 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 2,860 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 4,940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 4,270 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 4,970 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,550 lbs · Payload 2,780 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,550 lbs · Payload 4,180 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,400 lbs · Payload 4,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,350 lbs · Payload 3,020 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,300 lbs · Payload 2,930 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,200 lbs · Payload 4,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,150 lbs · Payload 4,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 SLT4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 10,950 lbs · Payload 2,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 10,850 lbs · Payload 4,310 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 10,850 lbs · Payload 2,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,100 lbs · Payload 3,360 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,000 lbs · Payload 3,250 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,000 lbs · Payload 4,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,950 lbs · Payload 3,210 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,900 lbs · Payload 4,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,800 lbs · Payload 3,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,700 lbs · Payload 5,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 2,850 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,600 lbs · Payload 4,940 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,550 lbs · Payload 2,790 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,550 lbs · Payload 4,180 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,550 lbs · Payload 4,190 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,400 lbs · Payload 4,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,400 lbs · Payload 3,060 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,350 lbs · Payload 3,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,350 lbs · Payload 4,680 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,250 lbs · Payload 4,580 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,100 lbs · Payload 4,460 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 SLT4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 11,000 lbs · Payload 2,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Mega Cab · 3.42 · Tow 10,950 lbs · Payload 2,580 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x2 · Quad Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,300 lbs · Payload 3,540 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 SLT4x2 · Quad Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,200 lbs · Payload 3,460 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x2 · Quad Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,150 lbs · Payload 3,410 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.42 · Tow 12,100 lbs · Payload 4,740 lbs
    Open year

Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 201110,850 – 13,950 lbs13,950 lbs5,190 lbs46
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20099,800 – 16,350 lbs16,350 lbs5,150 lbs142
1990s1990–199919999,000 – 9,300 lbs9,300 lbs5,200 lbs8

Dodge Ram 3500 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20112,510 lbs5,190 lbs26Open year
20102,580 lbs5,050 lbs20Open year
20092,840 lbs5,070 lbs20Open year
20082,610 lbs5,150 lbs20Open year
20072,590 lbs5,130 lbs20Open year
20062,500 lbs5,050 lbs22Open year
20053,020 lbs5,110 lbs12Open year
20042,790 lbs5,070 lbs12Open year
20032,990 lbs5,130 lbs12Open year
20024,558 lbs4,976 lbs8Open year
20014,585 lbs5,030 lbs8Open year
20004,599 lbs5,047 lbs8Open year
19994,700 lbs5,200 lbs8Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 12,100 lbs → 13,950 lbs (+1,850 lbs)
  • 2007 → 2008: Maximum towing 16,350 lbs → 12,300 lbs (-4,050 lbs)
  • 2005 → 2006: Maximum towing 14,300 lbs → 16,150 lbs (+1,850 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: Maximum towing 16,300 lbs → 14,200 lbs (-2,100 lbs)
  • 2002 → 2003: Maximum towing 15,150 lbs → 16,300 lbs (+1,150 lbs)
  • 2000 → 2001: Maximum towing 13,900 lbs → 15,150 lbs (+1,250 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 9,300 lbs → 13,900 lbs (+4,600 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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