2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Mega Cab 2WD STL Short Bed towing capacity
The 2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Mega Cab 2WD STL Short Bed is published in 3 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 13,900 to 15,900 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (15,900 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Mega Cab 2WD STL Short 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | — | — | — | 15,800 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | — | — | — | 13,900 | — | — | — |
| 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | 5.9L V8 24V Turbodiesel High Output | — | — | — | 15,900 | — | — | — |
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 2006 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2006 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad CAB | 16,350 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Regular CAB | 16,250 |
| 2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Reg. Cab 2WD ST Long Bed | 16,250 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 | 16,150 |
| 2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD ST Short Bed | 16,150 |
| 2006 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD ST Long Bed | 15,850 |
Notes
- Manual transmission
- Automatic 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.