2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Towing Capacity & Tow Rating

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 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 140.5 in. WB DRW	—	—	610	3.42	12,050	11,500	6,811	4,689
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW	—	—	610	3.42	12,000	11,500	6,834	4,666
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	12,000	10,100	6,861	3,239
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	12,050	10,100	6,785	3,315
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,850	10,100	7,019	3,081
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	800	3.73	13,950	10,100	6,999	3,101
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,600	12,200	7,234	4,966
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB DRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,600	12,200	7,257	4,943
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,700	10,100	7,169	2,931
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,600	10,100	7,241	2,859
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	610	3.42	11,550	10,100	7,323	2,777
Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 149.5 in. WB SRW	—	—	800	3.73	13,550	10,100	7,303	2,797
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,600	11,500	7,235	4,265
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,550	11,500	7,323	4,177
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,400	11,500	7,471	4,029
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	800	3.73	13,400	11,500	7,451	4,049
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,200	12,200	7,663	4,537
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,150	12,200	7,708	4,492
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	10,850	12,200	7,986	4,214
Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 169.5 in. WB	—	—	800	3.73	12,900	12,200	7,965	4,235
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,350	10,500	7,478	3,022
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	11,300	10,500	7,574	2,926
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	800	3.73	13,300	10,500	7,553	2,947
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	10,950	10,500	7,907	2,593
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	610	3.42	10,850	10,500	7,990	2,510
Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB	—	—	800	3.73	12,900	10,500	7,970	2,530

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 2010

The 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 carried a maximum tow rating of 12,100 lb. The 2011 model adds 1,850 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 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

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

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.