2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD towing capacity
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,600 to 14,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (14,700 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD 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 V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 8,600 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 11,600 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 11,600 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 12,600 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 9,700 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 12,700 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 14,700 | — | — | — |
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.
Other 2011 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD | 19,950 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab Long Bed DRW 2WD | 17,600 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab Long Bed DRW 4WD | 17,300 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW 2WD | 17,100 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed DRW 2WD | 17,050 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW 2WD | 17,000 |
Notes
- Automatic transmission, five speed
- Automatic transmission, five speed
- Manual transmission
- Manual transmission
- 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.