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2008 Dodge Dakota towing capacity

The 2008 Dodge Dakota is published in 24 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,150 to 7,050 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,050 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,250 — 4,296 1,714
SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,250 — 4,296 1,714
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,250 — 4,329 1,681
TRX 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,000 — 4,354 1,656
Sport 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,250 — 4,325 1,685
Laramie 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 302 329 3.55 7,050 — 4,553 1,457
ST 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,850 — 4,485 1,525
SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,850 — 4,485 1,525
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 5,600 — 4,535 1,475
TRX 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,800 — 4,535 1,475
Sport 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 5,600 — 4,535 1,475
Laramie 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 302 329 3.92 6,800 — 4,744 1,266
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,150 — 4,381 1,629
SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,150 — 4,381 1,629
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.21 3,500 — 4,437 1,573
TRX 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,400 — 4,437 1,573
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,400 — 4,437 1,573
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 302 329 3.55 5,800 — 4,529 1,481
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,800 — 4,573 1,437
SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 3,800 — 4,573 1,437
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,550 — 4,584 1,426
TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,550 — 4,584 1,426
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,550 — 4,584 1,426
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 302 329 3.92 6,700 — 4,859 1,151

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 2007

The 2007 Dodge Dakota carried a maximum tow rating of 4,450 lb. The 2008 model adds 2,600 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2007 Dodge Dakota page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2008 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed 16,900
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Long Bed 16,800
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW 16,750
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4WD 16,500
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW 16,450
2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad CAB 16,400

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.