2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD towing capacity
The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD is published in 5 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,450 to 18,450 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (18,450 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD 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 I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 11,350 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 13,350 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 9,450 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 13,450 | — | — | — |
| 6.7L I-6 TD | 6.7L I-6 TD | — | — | — | 18,450 | — | — | — |
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 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD carried a maximum tow rating of 19,950 lb. The 2012 model is rated 1,500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD 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 4WD | 18,000 |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab SB SRW 2WD | 17,050 |
Notes
- Manual Transmission, Six Speeds
- Manual Transmission, Six Speeds
- Automatic transmission, Six Speeds
- Automatic transmission, Six Speeds
- Automatic transmission, Six 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.