2005 Dodge Ram 2500
The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 is 11,450 lb, the top of 36 rows transcribed from Dodge’s 2005 Dodge Ram Model Lineup (Body Builder Guide). That row is printed for the 5.7L V8 gas (A5), Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, ST. 34 of the 72 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2005 are below 11,450 lb, and 36 are above it. Across 72 manufacturer chart rows for 2005, ratings run conventional 8,600 lb to 13,600 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2005 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 11,450 lb | 5.7L V8 gas (A5), Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, ST. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 36 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Dodge, 2005 Dodge Ram Model Lineup (Body Builder Guide), 2005 Dodge Ram Model Lineup (Body Builder Guide) tables (all pages). Ram/Dodge Body Builder guide weight & trailer-tow chart (rambodybuilder.com). Chart notes define Max Trailer = GCWR - curb weight - 150 lb driver allowance, rounded to nearest 50 lb.
Spec sheet
6 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 11,450 lb. 5.7L V8 gas (A5), Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, ST.Dodge source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,145 lb tongue at the 11,450 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 15,000–20,000 lb across 72 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Dodge source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Long Bed, Short BedDodge source
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDDodge source
- Axle ratio
- 3.73, 4.10Dodge source
- Tow package
- ST; SLTDodge source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 11,450 lb conventional maximum is 1,145 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2004
- Conventional: 12,000 lb in 2004, 11,450 lb in 2005 (-550 lb).
Generation
Third generation
2005 is year 3 of this generation (2003–2009). Redesigned Dodge Ram heavy-duty, with the Cummins diesel growing from 5.9L to 6.7L. From 2010 it is filed under Ram 2500.
2005 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 72 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | 12,800–13,600 lb | 18 |
| 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) | 12,600–13,450 lb | 18 |
| 5.7L V8 gas (A5) | 8,650–11,450 lb | 18 |
| 5.7L V8 gas (M5) | 8,600–11,400 lb | 18 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,600 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · STnote 1 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2L62 Long Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 3.73 |
| 13,600 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · STnote 1 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2L62 Long Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 4.10 |
| 13,550 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · SLTnote 2 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2H62 Long Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 3.73 |
| 13,550 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · SLTnote 2 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2H62 Long Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 4.10 |
| 13,450 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · STnote 1 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2L62 Long Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) axle 3.73 |
| 13,450 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · STnote 1 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2L62 Long Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) axle 4.10 |
| 13,450 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · SLTnote 2 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2H62 Long Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) axle 3.73 |
| 13,450 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) | Regular Cab, Long Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · SLTnote 2 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Reg. Cab 2500 DH2H62 Long Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (M6) axle 4.10 |
| 13,350 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Quad Cab, Short Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · STnote 3 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Quad Cab 2500 DH2L41 Short Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 3.73 |
| 13,350 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Quad Cab, Short Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · STnote 3 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Quad Cab 2500 DH2L41 Short Box ST", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 4.10 |
| 13,350 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Quad Cab, Short Bed | 2WD | 3.73 · SLTnote 4 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Quad Cab 2500 DH2H41 Short Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 3.73 |
| 13,350 lb Conventional (hitch not printed) | 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) | Quad Cab, Short Bed | 2WD | 4.10 · SLTnote 4 | 20,000 lb | PDF page 5, "Model Lineup", section "Ram 4X2 Quad Cab 2500 DH2H41 Short Box SLT", row 5.9L 24V TDHO (A4) axle 4.10 |
- GVWR 9,000 lbs. Body code DH2L62L. Chart prints a single Max Trailer column and does not state hitch type for this rating.
- GVWR 9,000 lbs. Body code DH2H62L. Chart prints a single Max Trailer column and does not state hitch type for this rating.
- GVWR 9,000 lbs. Body code DH2L41S. Chart prints a single Max Trailer column and does not state hitch type for this rating.
- GVWR 9,000 lbs. Body code DH2H41S. Chart prints a single Max Trailer column and does not state hitch type for this rating.
Chart source: Dodge, 2005 Dodge Ram Model Lineup (Body Builder Guide). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (72 rows) →Download 2005 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 tow?
- The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 is 11,450 lb, the top of 36 rows transcribed from Dodge’s 2005 Dodge Ram Model Lineup (Body Builder Guide). That row is printed for the 5.7L V8 gas (A5), Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, ST. 34 of the 72 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2005 are below 11,450 lb, and 36 are above it.
- Did Ram 2500 towing change for 2005?
- Compare the cited 2005 figures on this page with the 2004 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 11,450 lb conventional maximum is printed for the 5.7L V8 gas (A5), Regular Cab, Long Bed bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, ST.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2005 Ram 2500?
- At the cited 11,450 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,145 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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