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2009 Dodge RAM 1500 towing capacity

The 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 is published in 20 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,650 to 6,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,700 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2009 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 in. WB — 215 235 — 3,800 6,025 4,525 1,500
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,600 6,025 4,684 1,341
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB — 215 235 — 3,650 6,600 4,675 1,925
SLT/TRX 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,450 6,600 4,834 1,766
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 215 235 — 6,350 6,700 4,863 1,837
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,300 6,700 5,017 1,683
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 390 408 — 6,700 6,700 5,106 1,594
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,400 6,350 4,893 1,457
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,400 6,350 4,918 1,432
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,250 6,600 5,047 1,553
SLT/TRX 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,250 6,600 5,071 1,529
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,100 6,700 5,200 1,500
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,050 6,700 5,271 1,429
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB — 390 408 — 6,700 6,700 5,106 1,594
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,250 6,800 5,064 1,736
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 390 408 — 6,450 6,800 5,368 1,432
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,250 6,800 5,054 1,746
SLT/Sport/TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,000 6,800 5,308 1,492
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 390 408 — 6,200 6,800 5,612 1,188
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB — 310 330 — 6,000 6,800 5,298 1,502

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 2008

The 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 7,900 lb. The 2009 model is rated 1,200 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2009 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2009 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2009 Dodge RAM 3500 Quad CAB 17,000
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed 17,000
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Long Bed 16,850
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW 16,800
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4WD 16,700
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW 16,450

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.