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2000 Dodge RAM 1500 towing capacity

The 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 is published in 22 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 7,250 to 7,950 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,950 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 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
WS 4x2 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,136 2,264
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,259 2,141
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,259 2,141
WS 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,298 2,102
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,426 1,974
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 — 7,950 6,400 4,426 1,974
ST 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,704 1,696
SLT 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,704 1,696
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,790 1,610
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,790 1,610
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,946 1,454
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,650 6,400 4,946 1,454
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,600 6,400 4,684 1,716
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,600 6,400 4,684 1,716
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,600 6,400 4,841 1,559
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,600 6,400 4,841 1,559
ST 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,038 1,562
SLT 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,038 1,562
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,124 1,476
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,124 1,476
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,283 1,317
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 — 7,250 6,600 5,283 1,317

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 1999

The 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 5,200 lb. The 2000 model adds 2,750 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 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2000 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2000 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2000 Dodge RAM 2500 14,150
2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Regular CAB 14,100
2000 Dodge RAM 3500 13,900
2000 Dodge 3500 Ram Pickup 4x2 13,900
2000 Dodge RAM 2500 Regular CAB 13,700
2000 Dodge 2500 Ram Pickup 4x4 13,700

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.