2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW towing capacity
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW is published in 5 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,500 to 17,900 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (17,900 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 11,400 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 13,400 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 9,500 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 13,500 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I6 TD | 6.7L I6 TD | — | — | — | 17,900 | — | — | — |
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.
How this year compares to 2009
The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW carried a maximum tow rating of 15,650 lb. The 2010 model adds 2,250 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 Ram 3500 Mega Cab 2WD DRW 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 Crew Cab 4WD Long Bed DRW | 17,850 |
Notes
- Manual transmission, six speed
- Manual transmission, six speed
- Automatic 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.