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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 towing capacity

The 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 is published in 22 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,350 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 2001 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 3.21 3,500 6,400 4,155 2,245
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 175 230 3.21 7,950 6,400 4,280 2,120
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 175 230 3.21 7,950 6,400 4,280 2,120
WS 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 3.21 3,350 6,400 4,322 2,078
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 3.21 7,800 6,400 4,446 1,954
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 175 230 3.21 7,800 6,400 4,446 1,954
ST 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,600 6,400 4,749 1,651
SLT 4x2 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,600 6,400 4,749 1,651
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,500 6,400 4,833 1,567
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,500 6,400 4,833 1,567
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,350 6,400 4,978 1,422
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.21 7,350 6,400 4,978 1,422
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,550 6,400 4,718 1,682
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 118.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,550 6,400 4,718 1,682
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,400 6,400 4,879 1,521
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,400 6,400 4,879 1,521
ST 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,250 6,600 5,068 1,532
SLT 4x4 Club Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,250 6,600 5,068 1,532
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,150 6,600 5,153 1,447
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 138.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,150 6,600 5,153 1,447
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,000 6,600 5,302 1,298
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 154.7 in. WB — 230 300 3.55 7,000 6,600 5,302 1,298

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 2000

The 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 7,950 lb. The 2001 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2001 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2001 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 15,150
2001 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x2 15,150
2001 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 14,700
2001 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x2 Quad Cab 14,700
2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Regular CAB 14,300
2001 Dodge 3500 Pickup 4x4 Quad Cab 14,300

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.