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2011 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 10,850 – 13,950 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 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 tow?
Across 26 configurations with published ratings, 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 towing capacity ranges from 10,850 lbs to 13,950 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,850 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,950 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 26 of 26
Highest-rated example: Laramie Longhorn · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 13,950 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Laramie · 4x4 — 10,850 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 13,950 lbs | 3,100 lbs |
| Laramie Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 13,550 lbs | 2,800 lbs |
| Laramie Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 13,400 lbs | 4,050 lbs |
| Laramie Longhorn | Mega Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 13,300 lbs | 2,950 lbs |
| Laramie Longhorn | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | 4,330 lbs |
| Laramie Longhorn | Mega Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | 2,530 lbs |
| SLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.42 | 12,050 lbs | 3,310 lbs |
| ST | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.42 | 12,050 lbs | 5,190 lbs |
| SLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.42 | 12,000 lbs | 5,170 lbs |
| ST | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.42 | 12,000 lbs | 3,240 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 11,300 – 13,950 lbs (median 12,000 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 10,850 – 13,550 lbs (median 11,600 lbs) across 13 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,850 – 13,950 lbs (16 configurations).
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 10,850 – 13,300 lbs (6 configurations).
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 11,600 – 12,050 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | 10,850 – 12,050 lbs | 20 |
| 3.73 | 12,900 – 13,950 lbs | 6 |
2011 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: 2,510 – 5,190 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 26
Highest-payload configurations
- ST · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,190 lbs
- SLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,170 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 4,970 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 4,940 lbs
- ST · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 4,640 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 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 | 11,300 – 13,950 lbs | 13 |
| 4x4 | 10,850 – 13,550 lbs | 13 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 10,850 – 13,950 lbs | 16 |
| Mega Cab | 10,850 – 13,300 lbs | 6 |
| Regular Cab | 11,600 – 12,050 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.42 | 10,850 – 12,050 lbs | 11,575 lbs | 20 |
| 3.73 | 12,900 – 13,950 lbs | 13,350 lbs | 6 |
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: 3.42, 3.73
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Regular Cab
- Published towing range: 10,850 – 13,950 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 13,950 lbs | 6,999 lbs | 3,100 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 13,550 lbs | 7,303 lbs | 2,800 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 149.5 |
| Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 13,400 lbs | 7,451 lbs | 4,050 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 13,300 lbs | 7,553 lbs | 2,950 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 12,900 lbs | 7,965 lbs | 4,330 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 169.5 |
| Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 12,900 lbs | 7,970 lbs | 2,530 lbs | 350 | 800 | 3.73 | 160.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 12,050 lbs | 6,785 lbs | 3,310 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 12,050 lbs | 6,811 lbs | 5,190 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,834 lbs | 5,170 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,861 lbs | 3,240 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,850 lbs | 7,019 lbs | 3,080 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,700 lbs | 7,169 lbs | 2,930 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,600 lbs | 7,241 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 11,600 lbs | 7,257 lbs | 4,940 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| ST 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,600 lbs | 7,235 lbs | 4,270 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW | 11,600 lbs | 7,234 lbs | 4,970 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 140.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW | 11,550 lbs | 7,323 lbs | 2,780 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 149.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,550 lbs | 7,323 lbs | 4,180 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,400 lbs | 7,471 lbs | 4,030 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,350 lbs | 7,478 lbs | 3,020 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 11,300 lbs | 7,574 lbs | 2,930 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 160.5 |
| ST 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,200 lbs | 7,663 lbs | 4,640 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 11,150 lbs | 7,708 lbs | 4,590 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,950 lbs | 7,907 lbs | 2,590 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 160.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB | 10,850 lbs | 7,986 lbs | 4,310 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 169.5 |
| Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB | 10,850 lbs | 7,990 lbs | 2,510 lbs | 350 | 610 | 3.42 | 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.