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2002 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 14,300 – 15,150 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 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity ranges from 14,300 lbs to 15,150 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,300 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 15,150 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 15,150 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x4 — 14,300 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2002 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 | 15,150 lbs | 4,976 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 15,150 lbs | 4,976 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 14,700 lbs | 4,602 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 14,700 lbs | 4,558 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 14,700 lbs | 4,602 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 14,700 lbs | 4,558 lbs |
| SLT | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 14,300 lbs | 4,688 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 14,300 lbs | 4,688 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 14,700 – 15,150 lbs (median 14,925 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 14,300 – 14,700 lbs (median 14,500 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,300 – 14,700 lbs (4 configurations).
2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,700 – 15,150 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 14,300 – 15,150 lbs | 8 |
2002 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: 4,558 – 4,976 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,976 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,976 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Quad Cab — 4,688 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Quad Cab — 4,688 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 4,602 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2002 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 | 14,700 – 15,150 lbs | 4 |
| 4x4 | 14,300 – 14,700 lbs | 4 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 14,300 – 14,700 lbs | 4 |
| Regular Cab | 14,700 – 15,150 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: Quad Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 14,300 – 15,150 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 | 15,150 lbs | 5,524 lbs | 4,976 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 15,150 lbs | 5,524 lbs | 4,976 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 14,700 lbs | 5,898 lbs | 4,602 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 14,700 lbs | 5,942 lbs | 4,558 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 14,700 lbs | 5,898 lbs | 4,602 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB DRW | 14,700 lbs | 5,942 lbs | 4,558 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 134.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 14,300 lbs | 6,312 lbs | 4,688 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 154.7 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB DRW | 14,300 lbs | 6,312 lbs | 4,688 lbs | 245 | 345 | 3.55 | 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.