2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD Dually Long Bed towing capacity
The 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD Dually Long Bed is published in 4 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,400 to 15,850 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (15,850 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD Dually Long Bed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 | 5.7L V8 | — | — | — | 10,400 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V8 | 5.7L V8 | — | — | — | 10,450 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L 24V TDHO | 5.9L 24V TDHO | — | — | — | 15,650 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L 24V TDHO | 5.9L 24V TDHO | — | — | — | 15,850 | — | — | — |
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 2005 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad CAB | 16,350 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Regular CAB | 16,350 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD Short Bed | 16,350 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 2WD Dually Long Bed | 16,250 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD | 15,950 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD Dually Long Bed | 15,900 |
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.