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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 13,000 – 13,900 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 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity ranges from 13,000 lbs to 13,900 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,900 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 13,900 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x4 — 13,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,900 lbs | 5,047 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,900 lbs | 5,047 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,450 lbs | 4,762 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.54 | 13,450 lbs | 4,599 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 13,450 lbs | 4,762 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.54 | 13,450 lbs | 4,599 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.54 | 13,000 lbs | 4,822 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.54 | 13,000 lbs | 4,822 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 13,450 – 13,900 lbs (median 13,675 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 13,000 – 13,450 lbs (median 13,225 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,000 – 13,450 lbs (4 configurations).
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,450 – 13,900 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.54 | 13,000 – 13,450 lbs | 4 |
| 3.55 | 13,450 – 13,900 lbs | 4 |
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 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: 4,599 – 5,047 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,047 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,047 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Quad Cab — 4,822 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Quad Cab — 4,822 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 4,762 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 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 | 13,450 – 13,900 lbs | 4 |
| 4x4 | 13,000 – 13,450 lbs | 4 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 13,000 – 13,450 lbs | 4 |
| Regular Cab | 13,450 – 13,900 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.54 | 13,000 – 13,450 lbs | 13,225 lbs | 4 |
| 3.55 | 13,450 – 13,900 lbs | 13,675 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
- Axle ratios: 3.54, 3.55
- Cab styles: Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 13,000 – 13,900 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 DRW | 13,900 lbs | 5,453 lbs | 5,047 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 13,900 lbs | 5,453 lbs | 5,047 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 13,450 lbs | 5,738 lbs | 4,762 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 13,450 lbs | 5,901 lbs | 4,599 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 13,450 lbs | 5,738 lbs | 4,762 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 13,450 lbs | 5,901 lbs | 4,599 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.54 | 134.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,178 lbs | 4,822 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,178 lbs | 4,822 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.54 | 154.7 |
* 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.