Towing Capacity of 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins

Updated 07/19/2017 | Published 07/17/2017

Question:

Hello I have 2001 2500 dodge cummins. It is equipped with 3.55 gears in the rear end and has the 4 speed automatic. Was wondering the max tow weight for this vehicle? Havet found a real straight answer on it. Thank you for your help.

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

The truck owner's manual is the best place to confirm its capabilities, such as towing capacity, but if this is not available the best alternative is to contact a dealership with your truck's VIN. This allows the dealership to see all of the equipment installed on the truck at the time of production.

Note that a specific truck can have different towing capacities for a 5th wheel trailer that uses an in-bed hitch than for a bumper-pull trailer that uses a hitch receiver. Engine, transmission, cab style and bed length can also affect tow ratings so the VIN is your best bet since it captures all data on the vehicle's components.

I did find some data online with tow ratings, but again I urge you to check using your VIN. Note that the rear axle gear ratio shown for the 2001 2500 is 3.54. Here are the ratings I found on the DodgeRam.info site:

Ram 2500 4x2 Regular Cab = 14,150 (with 5th wheel hitch)
Ram 2500 4x2 Quad Cab = 13,850 (with 5th wheel hitch)
Ram 2500 4x4 Regular Cab = 13,700 (with 5th wheel hitch)
Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab = 11,400 (with 5th wheel hitch)

expert reply by: Adam R