09 ■ DODGE commercial guide YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT AT HAND Ram 1500/2500/3500 ■ Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab ■ Dakota ■ Durango ■ Nitro Trailer Towing ■ Choosing the Right Vehicle ■ Axle Ratios ■ Hitches ■ Vehicle Dimensions ■ Job Rating Charts
Trailer Towing The purpose of this guide is to assist you in selecting the exact Dodge Truck you need for your particular application, and to help you make the best possible use of its capabilities.
How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Towing Ram and Dakota Pickups and Durango and Nitro SUVs all offer an extremely diverse range of trailer towing capabilities. A wide variety of powertrain/axle ratio combinations and optional trailering packages assure the perfect vehicle for your trailer towing needs. Your Dodge Retailer can show you the various Trailer Tow Groups and other Heavy-Duty Groups available on Dodge Trucks to help you select the equipment that’s right for your towing needs.
Axle Ratios made simple Definition: The axle ratio is the relationship between driveshaft revolutions and axle revolutions. It’s usually expressed as a numerical ratio, such as 3.00:1. The higher the axle ratio, the more engine revolutions are applied to move the load. The concept is similar to that of leverage. The leverage comes at a cost, however, by decreasing fuel economy and top-end speed. For optimum performance with good fuel economy, a truck requires the proper ratio on its driving axle.
Hitch Selection Hitch Terminology Hitch: Usually custom-designed for a specific model of towing vehicle. Rated for Loaded Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight. Coupler: Part of the trailer. The socket must match the ball size. Hitch Ball: Must match trailer coupler size and be rated to handle Gross Trailer Weight. Attachment must be compatible with mounting area of hitch. Safety Chains: Usually provided by the trailer manufacturer. Strength is based on Gross Trailer Weight.
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Dodge Ram Pickup – Regular Cab Exterior/Interior Dimensions REGULAR CAB 4x2/4x4 1500 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase 2500 3500 Short Box Long Box Long Box Long Box (DRW) 3061 (120.5) 3569 (140.5) 3569 (140.5) 3569 (140.5) Box Length – m (ft in.) 1.9 (6' 4") 2.4 (8'0") 2.4 (8’ 0”) 2.4 (8’ 0”) Overall Length 5309 (209.0) 5867 (231.0) 5834 (229.7) 5834 (229.7) Height (empty) 1894 (74.6)/ 1910 (75.2) 1889 (74.4)/ 1906 (75.0) 1877 (73.9)/ 1984 (78.1) 1897 (74.7)/ 1999 (78.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Regular Cab Job Rating Charts(1) RAM REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR(4) Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5)(6) 1500 3.7L V6 A4 3.55 2733 (6025) 671 (1480) 2053 (4525) 3856 (8500) 1724 (3800) 1500 3.7L V6 A4 3.92 2733 (6025) 671 (1480) 2053 (4525) 3856 (8500) 1724 (3800) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.55 2733 (6025) 608 (1340) 2113 (4659) 5216 (11,500) 3016 (6650) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Regular Cab Job Rating Charts(1) (cont.) RAM REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR(4) Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5)(6) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.55 2880 (6350) 649 (1430) 2219 (4893) 5216 (11,500) 2903 (6400) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.92 2880 (6350) 649 (1430) 2219 (4893) 5670 (12,500) 3357 (7400) 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 3.55 2880 (6350) 640 (1410) 2231 (4918) 5897 (13,000) 3583 (7900) 1500 5.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Quad Cab® Exterior/Interior Dimensions QUAD CAB 4x2/4x4 1500 2500 3500 Short Box Short Box Power Wagon Short Box 4x4 Long Box Short Box (SRW) Long Box (DRW) Long Box (SRW) 3569 (140.5) 3569 (140.5) 3559 (140.1) 4077 (160.5) 3569 (140.5) 4077 (160.5) 4077 (160.5) 1.9 (6' 4") 1.9 (6' 4") 1.9 (6' 4") 2.4 (8' 0") 1.9 (6' 4") 2.4 (8' 0") 2.4 (8' 0") Overall Length 5817 (229.0) 5784 (227.7) 5799 (228.3) 6342 (249.7) 5784 (227.7) 6342 (249.7) 6342 (249.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Quad Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) RAM QUAD CAB SHORT BOX 4x2 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500 Engine & Transmission 3.7L V6 A4 4.7L FF V8 A5 4.7L FF V8 A5 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 5.7L V8 VVT A5 5.7L V8 VVT A5 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 Axle Ratio 3.92 3.55 3.92 3.21 3.55 3.92 3.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Quad Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) (cont.) RAM QUAD CAB POWER WAGON® SHORT BOX 4x4 2500 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(5)(6) 5.7L V8 VVT 4.56 3860 (8510) 989 (2180) 2870 (6327) 7711 (17,000) 4763 (10,500) Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(5)(6) A5 RAM QUAD CAB LONG BOX 4x4 Engine & Transmission 2500 5.7L V8 VVT A5 3.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Crew Cab 1500 Exterior/Interior Dimensions Crew Cab 1500 Crew Cab 1500 4x2/4x4 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Exterior DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase Short Box A Headroom Front Front 1041 (41.0) 1013 (39.9) 3569 (140.5) B Hip Room 1615 (63.6) 1605 (63.2) 1.7 (5' 7") C Shoulder Room 1676 (66.0) 1669 (65.7) Overall Length 5779 (227.5) D Legroom 1041 (41.0) 1001 (39.4) Height (empty) 1907 (75.1)/1923 (75.7) 1818 (64.2) 1692 (59.7) Width at Body (2) 2017 (79.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Crew Cab 1500 Job Rating Charts(1) RAM CREW CAB 1500 SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR(4) Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5)(6) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.55 3084 (6800) 776 (1710) 2297 (5064) 5216 (11,500) 2835 (6250) 1500 4.7L FF V8 A5 3.92 3084 (6800) 776 (1710) 2297 (5064) 5670 (12,500) 3289 (7250) 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 3.21 3084 (6800) 757 (1670) 2317 (5109) 4990 (11,000) 2585 (5700) 1500 5.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Mega Cab® Exterior/Interior Dimensions MEGA CAB 4x2/4x4 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase Box Length – m (ft in.) MEGA CAB 2500 3500 Short Box Short Box (SRW) Short Box (DRW) 4077 (160.5) 4077 (160.5) 4077 (160.5) INTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Front Rear A Headroom 1036 (40.8) 1029 (40.5) B Hip Room 1648 (64.9) 1636 (64.4) 1.9 (6' 4") 1.9 (6' 4") 1.9 (6' 4") C Shoulder Room 1702 (67.0) 1689 (66.5) Overall Length 6297 (247.9) 6297 (247.9) 6297 (247.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Mega Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) RAM MEGA CAB SHORT Box 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 2500 5.7L V8 VVT A5 3.73 3992 (8800) 1279 (2820) 2714 (5983) 6804 (15,000) 4014 (8850) 2500 5.7L V8 VVT A5 4.10 3992 (8800) 1279 (2820) 2714 (5983) 7711 (17,000) 4921 (10,850) 2500 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.42 4082 (9000) 912 (2010) 3170 (6989) 8618 (19,000) 5375 (11,850) 2500 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.
Dodge Ram Pickup – Box Dimensions 2500/3500 Box Dimensions(1) Box Length – m (ft in.) Short Box Long Box 1.9 (6’ 4”) 2.4 (8’ 0”) 2 3 Number of Stake Pockets (per side) A Maximum Length at Floor 1938 (76.3) 2497 (98.3) B Overall Length of Box 2047 (80.6) 2606 (102.6) C Front of Box to End of Open Tailgate 2535 (99.8) 3094 (121.8) D Open Tailgate 512 (20.2) 512 (20.2) E Depth of Box 512 (20.2) 512 (20.2) F Width Between Wheelhouses 1295 (51.0) 1295 (51.
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab – Regular Cab Exterior/Interior Dimensions 3500 Chassis Cab Regular Cab 4x2/4x4 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase/Rear Axle 3652 (143.8)/SRW 3652 (143.8)/DRW 4254 (167.5)/DRW Cab to Rear Axle (CA) 1532 (60.3) 1532 (60.3) 2134 (84.0) Overall Length 5952 (234.3) 5952 (234.3) 6562 (258.3) Height (empty) 1997 (78.6) 1999 (78.7) 1997 (78.6) Width at Body (2) 2022 (79.6) 2022 (79.6) 2022 (79.6) Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground 801 (31.5) 805 (31.7) 803 (31.
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab – Regular Cab Job Rating Charts(1) RAM REGULAR CAB 3652 mm (143.8 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Axle Ratio 4.10 GVWR 5670 (12,500) Payload(2)(3) 3044 (6710) Base Curb Weight 2627 (5791) Maximum GCWR 7711 (17,000) Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 5012 (11,050) 3500 DRW Engine & Transmission 5.7L V8 VVT A5 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.42 5670 (12,500) 2663 (5870) 3007 (6630) 8618 (19,000) 5534 (12,200) 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab – Quad Cab® Exterior/Interior Dimensions 3500 Chassis Cab Quad Cab 4x2/4x4 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase/Rear Axle 4152 (163.5)/SRW Cab to Rear Axle (CA) 4152 (163.5)/DRW 1524 (60.0) 1524 (60.0) Overall Length 6460 (254.3) 6460 (254.3) Height (empty) 2006 (79.0) 2010 (79.1) Width at Body (2) 2022 (79.6) 2022 (79.6) Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground 799 (31.5) 804 (31.6) 212 (8.3)/206 (8.1) 216 (8.5)/209 (8.2) 189 (7.4) 193 (7.6) Track – Front 1745 (68.
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab – Quad Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) RAM QUAD CAB 4152 mm (163.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 3500 DRW Engine & Transmission 5.7L V8 VVT A5 Axle Ratio 4.10 GVWR 5670 (12,500) Payload(2)(3) 2885 (6360) Base Curb Weight 2784 (6137) Maximum GCWR 7711 (17,000) Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 4853 (10,700) 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.42 5670 (12,500) 2486 (5480) 3184 (7020) 8618 (19,000) 5375 (11,850) 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 3.
Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab – Regular Cab Exterior/Interior Dimensions EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase/Rear Axle Cab to Rear Axle (CA) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body (2) Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track – Front – Rear Overhang – Front – Rear Back of Cab to Tail Lamp Front Bumper to Rear Cab Approach Angle (degrees) Breakover Angle (degrees) Departure Angle (degrees) (1) 4500/5500 Chassis Cab Regular Cab 4x2/4x4 4279 (168.
Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab – Regular Cab Job Rating Charts(1) (cont.) RAM REGULAR CAB 4889 mm (192.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW 4500 DRW Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 6.7L TD I-6 4.10 4.44 4.10 4.44 4.44 4.88 4.44 4.
Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab – Regular Cab Job Rating Charts(1) RAM REGULAR CAB 3670 mm (144.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 5500 DRW 5500 DRW 5500 DRW Engine & Transmission 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 M6 6.7L TD I-6 A6 Axle Ratio 4.44 4.88 4.
Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab – Quad Cab® Exterior/Interior Dimensions 4500/5500 Chassis Cab Quad Cab 4x2/4x4 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS(1) Wheelbase/Rear Axle 4178 (164.5) 4787 (188.5) Cab to Rear Axle (CA) 1530 (60.2) 2139 (84.2) Overall Length 6480 (255.1) 7089 (279.1) Height (empty) 2051 (80.8) 2048 (80.6) Width at Body (2) 2022 (79.6) 2022 (79.6) Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground 849 (33.4) 847 (33.3) 261 (10.3)/212 (8.3) 261 (10.3)/212 (8.3) 183 (7.2) 183 (7.
Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis Cab – Quad Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) RAM QUAD CAB 4178 mm (164.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 4.10 7257 (16,000) 3688 (8130) 3569 (7869) 11,793 (26,000) 8165 (18,000) 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 4.44 7257 (16,000) 3688 (8130) 3569 (7869) 11,793 (26,000) 8165 (18,000) 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 4.
Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab – Quad Cab® Job Rating Charts(1) RAM QUAD CAB 4178 mm (164.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 4.44 8505 (18,750) 4917 (10,840) 3587 (7908) 11,793 (26,000) 8142 (17,950) 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 M6 4.88 8505 (18,750) 4917 (10,840) 3587 (7908) 11,793 (26,000) 8142 (17,950) 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 A6 4.
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Dodge Dakota – Extended Cab Exterior/Interior Dimensions Exterior DIMENSIONS(1) 4x2 A Wheelbase B Box Length – m (ft in.) C Ground Clearance (empty) 187 (7.4) 187 (7.4) 189 (7.4) 189 (7.4) Overall Length Overall Height (empty) F Overall Width (at body) G Track B 2.0 (6' 6") – Rear E K 3335 (131.3) – Front D L 4x4 5550 (218.5) 1727 (68.0) 1727 (68.0) M 1940 (76.4) – Front O N A D I J 1595 (62.8) – Rear 1598 (62.9) H Tailgate to Ground I Overhang – Front 975 (38.
Dodge Dakota – Extended Cab Job Ratings Charts(1) Dakota Extended Cab 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 3.7L V6 M6 3.21 2726 (6010) 826 (1820) 1901 (4192) 3493 (7700) 1520 (3350) 3.7L V6 A4 3.55 2726 (6010) 835 (1840) 1894 (4175) 4082 (9000) 2132 (4700) 3.7L V6 A4 3.92 2726 (6010) 835 (1840) 1894 (4175) 4218 (9300) 2268 (5000) 4.7L V8 A5 3.
Dodge Dakota – Crew Cab Exterior/Interior Dimensions Exterior DIMENSIONS(1) 4x2 A Wheelbase B Box Length – m (ft in.) C Ground Clearance (empty) 3335 (131.3) 187 (7.4) 188 (7.4) – Rear 189 (7.4) 189 (7.4) Overall Length E Overall Height (empty) F Overall Width (at body) G Track K B 1.6 (5' 4") – Front D L 4x4 5550 (218.5) 1729 (68.1) 1729 (68.1) N M 1931 (76.0) I O H J A D – Front 1595 (62.8) – Rear 1598 (62.9) H Tailgate to Ground I Overhang – Front 975 (38.
Dodge Dakota – Crew Cab Job Rating Charts(1) Dakota Crew Cab 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 3.7L V6 A4 3.55 2726 (6010) 744 (1640) 1980 (4365) 4082 (9000) 2041 (4500) 3.7L V6 A4 3.92 2726 (6010) 744 (1640) 1980 (4365) 4218 (9300) 2177 (4800) 4.7L V8 A5 3.55 2726 (6010) 680 (1500) 2044 (4507) 4763 (10500) 2654 (5850) 4.7L V8 A5 3.
Dodge Dakota – Box Dimensions BOX DIMENSIONS (1) Extended Cab 2.0 m (6' 6") Box Crew Cab 1.6 m (5' 4") Box A Cab to Pickup Box B Maximum Length at Floor 2002 (78.8) 1648 (64.9) 23 (0.9) C Overall Length of Box 2097 (82.6) 1743 (68.6) D F ront of Box to End of Open Tailgate 2547 (100.3) 2193 (86.
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Dodge Durango – Job Rating Charts(1) Durango 4x4 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum GCWR Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 4.7L V8 A5 3.55 3016 (6650) 735 (1620) 2284 (5035) 4990 (11000) 2631 (5800) 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 3.55 3016 (6650) 712 (1570) 2302 (5075) 5670 (12500) 3289 (7250) 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT A5 3.
Dodge Durango – Exterior/Interior Dimensions interior DIMENSIONS(1) A B Front Row – Headroom – Legroom Durango 1036 (40.8) 1052 (41.4) C – Shoulder Room 1514 (59.6) D – Hip Room 1494 (58.8) E – Front Seat Adjustment (fore and aft) A Second Row – Headroom 140 (5.5) 996 (39.2) B – Legroom 950 (37.4) C – Shoulder Room 1514 (59.6) – Hip Room 1453 (57.2) D A B Third Row – Headroom – Legroom 996 (39.2) 876 (34.5) C – Shoulder Room 1496 (58.9) D – Hip Room 1219 (48.
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Dodge Nitro – Job Rating Charts(1) Nitro 4x2 Engine & Transmission Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) 3.7L V6 w/ 16 in. wheels A4 3.73 2540 (5600) 431 (950) 1806 (3982) 2268 (5000)(6) 3.7L V6 w/ 17 in. wheels A4 3.73 2540 (5600) 522 (1150) 1806 (3982) 2268 (5000)(6) Axle Ratio GVWR Payload(2)(3) Base Curb Weight Maximum Trailer Weight(4)(5) Nitro 4x4 Engine & Transmission 3.7L V6 w/ 16 in. wheels A4 3.
Dodge Nitro – Exterior/Interior Dimensions Nitro Exterior DIMENSIONS 4x2 and 4x4 (1) A Wheelbase 2763 (108.8) B Overall Length 4544 (178.9) C Overall Height 1776 (69.9) D Overall Width 1857 (73.1) E Track – Front/Rear F Cargo Load Floor Height G Approach Angle (degrees) 25.6 H Breakover Angle (degrees) 22.0 I Departure Angle (degrees) 26.7 1549 (61.0)/1549 (61.0) 846 (33.3) G H I A B C F E E D Interior DIMENSIONS(1) Nitro A Front Row – Headroom 1032 (40.
Worksheet You will learn important information that will help you select the Dodge Truck that best suits your needs by answering the following 10 questions. For additional information, see your Dodge Retailer or visit dodge.ca. Fill out this worksheet and review it with your sales consultant while choosing your new vehicle. 1.
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