The table below lists every trim of the 1992 Dodge Dakota 4x2 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
2.5 I-4 2.5 I-4 2,800
3.9 V-6 3.9 V-6 5,800
5.2 V-8 5.2 V-8 6,900

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1991

The 1991 Dodge Dakota 4x2 carried a maximum tow rating of 6,700 lb. The 1992 model adds 200 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1991 Dodge Dakota 4x2 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 1992 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 1992 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Notes

  • Requires 3.90:1 axle ratio, 1250- or 1800-lb. Payload Package (1450-lb. for Club Cab). Maximum tongue weight 400 lbs. (1250-lb. Payload Package), 700 lbs. (1800-lb. Payload Package). Maximum tow rating for Club Cab is 2500 lbs., with 700-lb. tongue weight.
  • Requires 3.90:1 axle ratio, automatic transmission, 1450-lb. Payload Package. Maximum tow rating with manual transmission is 5600 lbs. Maximum tow rating for Club Cab is 5600 lbs. (automatic transmission) and 5300 lbs. (manual transmission). Maximum tongue weight 800 lbs. with 2000- or 2250-lb. Payload Package.
  • Requires 3.90:1 axle ratio. Maximum tow rating for Club Cab is 6700 lbs. Requires 2550-lb. Payload Package (conventional cab) and 2000-pound Payload Package (Club Cab). Maximum tongue weight 800 lbs.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.