2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD towing capacity
The 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,400 to 10,350 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,350 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | — | — | — | 4,400 | — | — | — |
| 3.6L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | — | — | — | 6,100 | — | — | — |
| 4.7L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 6,100 | — | — | — |
| 4.7L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 7,350 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 8,850 | — | — | — |
| 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | — | — | — | 10,350 | — | — | — |
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 2012
The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD carried a maximum tow rating of 10,250 lb. The 2013 model adds 100 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 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2013 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab LB DRW 2WD | 22,750 |
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Regular Cab LB DRW 4WD | 22,300 |
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | 20,950 |
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab LB DRW 2WD | 19,050 |
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD | 18,450 |
| 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 4WD | 18,000 |
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.