Dodge RAM 3500 towing capacity by year
The Dodge RAM 3500 has tow data across 18 model years, from 1994 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 carries a maximum tow rating of 13,950 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2007 model year at 16,350 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Dodge RAM 3500 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Dodge RAM 3500 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge RAM 3500, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Dodge RAM 3500 years (2007–2011)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 | 26 | 13,950 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 | 20 | 12,100 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 | 20 | 12,300 |
| 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 | 20 | 12,300 |
| 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 | 20 | 16,350 |
Older Dodge RAM 3500 years (1994–2006)
Earlier model years for the Dodge RAM 3500, going back to 1994. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 | 22 | 16,150 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 | 12 | 14,300 |
| 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 | 12 | 14,200 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 | 12 | 16,300 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 15,150 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 15,150 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 13,900 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 9,300 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 | 3 | 13,800 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 | 3 | 14,000 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 3500 | 3 | 13,400 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 | 3 | 13,200 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 13,200 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.