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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 towing capacity

The 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 is published in 17 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,950 to 7,200 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,200 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2004 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
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB — 215 235 3.55 3,300 6,350 4,542 1,808
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,700 6,350 4,630 1,720
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — 215 235 3.55 3,150 6,550 4,696 1,854
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,550 6,550 4,808 1,742
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB — 215 235 3.55 2,950 6,650 4,877 1,773
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,400 6,650 4,961 1,689
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,300 6,650 5,070 1,580
SLT/Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,200 6,650 5,152 1,498
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,500 6,350 4,864 1,486
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,450 6,350 4,906 1,444
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,300 6,550 5,073 1,477
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,250 6,550 5,103 1,447
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,150 6,650 5,184 1,466
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.55 4,100 6,650 5,228 1,422
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.92 4,950 6,800 5,425 1,375
SLT/Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB — 235 300 3.92 4,900 6,800 5,443 1,357
SRT-10 4x2 Regular Cab 120.5 in. WB — 500 525 4.1 7,200 6,350 5,000 1,350

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 2003

The 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 8,650 lb. The 2004 model is rated 1,450 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2004 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Regular CAB 17,100
2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Short 16,350
2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Reg. Cab 2WD DRW Long 16,300
2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Long 16,300
2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD DRW Long 15,950
2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 4WD SRW Short 15,950

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.