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2010 Dodge Dakota towing capacity

The 2010 Dodge Dakota is published in 11 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,500 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 2010 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 3.55 4,650 — 4,200 1,810
Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,650 — 4,215 1,795
ST 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 5,850 — 4,382 1,628
Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Extended Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,750 — 4,395 1,615
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 4,500 — 4,336 1,674
Bighorn/Lonestar 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,800 — 4,353 1,657
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,750 — 4,407 1,603
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.55 5,700 — 4,508 1,502
Bighorn/Lonestar 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,600 — 4,532 1,478
TRX 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 302 329 3.92 6,700 — 4,676 1,334
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 131.3 in. WB — 210 235 3.92 4,500 — 4,669 1,341

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 2009

The 2009 Dodge Dakota carried a maximum tow rating of 4,950 lb. The 2010 model adds 1,750 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 2009 Dodge Dakota page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2010 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2010 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 2WD Long Bed DRW 18,500
2010 Dodge RAM 3500 Regular CAB 18,200
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW 18,200
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab 2WD Long Bed DRW 18,050
2010 Dodge RAM 3500 Mega CAB 17,900
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW 17,900

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.