1996 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 towing capacity
The 1996 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 is published in 3 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,200 to 13,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 V-8 | 5.9 V-8 | — | — | — | 9,200 | — | — | — |
| 5.9 I-6 Turbo Diesel | 5.9 I-6 Turbo Diesel | — | — | — | 11,700 | — | — | — |
| 8.0 V-10 | 8.0 V-10 | — | — | — | 13,000 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
How this year compares to 1995
The 1995 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,800 lb. The 1996 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 1995 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Dodge 2500 Pickup 4x2 | 13,600 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 3500 Regular CAB | 13,400 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 3500 | 13,400 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Club CAB | 13,300 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 2500 | 13,300 |
| 1996 Dodge 2500 Pickup 4x4 | 13,300 |
Notes
- Requires 3.54/4.09:1 axle ratio.
- Requires 4.10:1 axle ratio
- Requires 3.54/4.10:1 axle ratio.
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.