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2004 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 10,050 – 14,200 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 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 tow?
Across 12 configurations with published ratings, 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity ranges from 10,050 lbs to 14,200 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,050 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,200 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 12 of 12
Highest-rated example: ST · 4x2 · Quad Cab — 14,200 lbs
Lowest-rated example: ST · 4x4 — 10,050 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 14,200 lbs | 3,240 lbs |
| SLT/Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 14,150 lbs | 3,200 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 13,800 lbs | 2,830 lbs |
| SLT/Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 13,750 lbs | 2,790 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 10,900 lbs | 5,040 lbs |
| SLT/Laramie | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 10,850 lbs | 5,010 lbs |
| ST | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 10,550 lbs | 4,690 lbs |
| SLT/Laramie | Quad Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 10,500 lbs | 4,650 lbs |
| SLT/Laramie | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 10,400 lbs | 5,040 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 10,400 lbs | 5,070 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 10,500 – 14,200 lbs (median 10,875 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 10,050 – 13,800 lbs (median 10,400 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,050 – 14,200 lbs (8 configurations).
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,400 – 10,900 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 10,050 – 14,200 lbs | 12 |
2004 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: 2,790 – 5,070 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 12
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 5,070 lbs
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,040 lbs
- SLT/Laramie · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 5,040 lbs
- SLT/Laramie · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,010 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Quad Cab — 4,720 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2004 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 | 10,500 – 14,200 lbs | 6 |
| 4x4 | 10,050 – 13,800 lbs | 6 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab | 10,050 – 14,200 lbs | 8 |
| Regular Cab | 10,400 – 10,900 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: 10,050 – 14,200 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 14,200 lbs | 6,659 lbs | 3,240 lbs | 325 | 600 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 14,150 lbs | 6,703 lbs | 3,200 lbs | 325 | 600 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 13,800 lbs | 7,072 lbs | 2,830 lbs | 325 | 600 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | 13,750 lbs | 7,111 lbs | 2,790 lbs | 325 | 600 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 10,900 lbs | 5,957 lbs | 5,040 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 10,850 lbs | 5,991 lbs | 5,010 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,550 lbs | 6,308 lbs | 4,690 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,500 lbs | 6,346 lbs | 4,650 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 10,400 lbs | 6,460 lbs | 5,040 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 10,400 lbs | 6,426 lbs | 5,070 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 140.5 |
| SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,050 lbs | 6,820 lbs | 4,680 lbs | 330 | 375 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,050 lbs | 6,783 lbs | 4,720 lbs | 330 | 375 | 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.