2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Short towing capacity
The 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Short is published in 4 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 13,500 to 16,350 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (16,350 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Short 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9L I6 24V TD | 5.9L I6 24V TD | — | — | — | 14,500 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L I6 24V TD | 5.9L I6 24V TD | — | — | — | 13,500 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L I6 24V TDHO | 5.9L I6 24V TDHO | — | — | — | 16,350 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L I6 24V TDHO | 5.9L I6 24V TDHO | — | — | — | 15,550 | — | — | — |
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.
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 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 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD DRW Long | 15,800 |
Notes
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
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.