Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed towing capacity by year
The Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed has tow data across 4 model years, from 2003 through 2009. The most recent 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed carries a maximum tow rating of 16,350 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed 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 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed max tow rating, last 3 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed, 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 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed years (2005–2009)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed | 5 | 16,350 |
| 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed | 4 | 16,350 |
| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed | 2 | 16,350 |
Older Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed years (2003–2004)
Earlier model years for the Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed, going back to 2003. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2WD, Short Bed | 10 | 16,300 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.