2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed towing capacity
The 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed is published in 6 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,800 to 12,950 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (12,950 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 | 5.7L V8 | — | — | — | 8,800 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V8 | 5.7L V8 | — | — | — | 10,800 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 11,850 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 12,850 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 9,950 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 12,950 | — | — | — |
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.
How this year compares to 2008
The 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed carried a maximum tow rating of 12,900 lb. The 2009 model adds 50 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 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4WD Short Bed 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 |
Notes
- Automatic transmission, five speed
- Automatic transmission, five speed
- Manual transmission six speed
- Manual transmission six speed
- Automatic transmission, six speed
- Automatic transmission, six speed
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.