1998 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab towing capacity
The 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab is published in 4 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,300 to 6,600 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,600 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab 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 | — | — | — | 2,300 | — | — | — |
| 3.9 V-6 | 3.9 V-6 | — | — | — | 5,200 | — | — | — |
| 5.2 V-8 | 5.2 V-8 | — | — | — | 6,300 | — | — | — |
| 5.9 V-8 | 5.9 V-8 | — | — | — | 6,600 | — | — | — |
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 1997
The 1997 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab carried a maximum tow rating of 6,400 lb. The 1998 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 1997 Dodge Dakota 4x2 Club Cab page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1998 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 1998 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1998 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x2 | 14,300 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Regular CAB | 14,200 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 | 14,200 |
| 1998 Dodge 2500 Pickup 4x2 Club Cab Diesel | 14,000 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad CAB | 13,800 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 | 13,800 |
Notes
- Maximum trailer frontal area is 32 square feet.
- Requires 3.92:1 axle ratio.
- Requires 3.92:1 axle ratio.
- Requires 3.92:1 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.