2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD towing capacity
The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD is published in 3 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 7,150 to 10,050 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,050 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 7,150 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 8,550 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 10,050 | — | — | — |
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 2011
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD carried a maximum tow rating of 10,050 lb. The 2012 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2012 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 2WD | 22,750 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg Cab LB DRW 4WD | 22,300 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | 20,950 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab LB DRW 2WD | 19,050 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD | 18,450 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 4WD | 18,000 |
Notes
- Automatic transmission, Five Speeds
- Automatic transmission, Five Speeds
- Automatic transmission, Five Speeds
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.