If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2002 dodge ram 3500 4wd then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 3500 4wd. Get to know the full capabilities of your vehicle and how to keep it running strong with your owners manual. To figure out your exact tow capacity and payload information, check out your owners manual. Cummins towing heavy 20,000 lbs 75 mph asmr youtube.
Ram 3500 regular cab crew cab mega cab 2012 ram 2500 3500 hd trailer tow and payload selector sheet whether you carry your weight in a trailer or your cargo box, ram heavy duty masters towing and hauling. Like the st version, the slt quad cab short bed 4x4 also had a maximum towing capacity of 8,100 pounds and a standard capacity of 4,200 pounds. Towing capacity of 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins customer service order tracking. Its maximum and standard payload capacity was also 1,517 pounds. Producing up to 400 horsepower and 1,000 poundfeet of clean diesel torque, this powerhouse helps ram deliver bestinclass towing. I went to towing capacity and payload of dodge vehicles and did a search for my ram 3500 slt quad cab longbed 4x2, with an automatic tranny. Dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel tow load ratings. Find great deals on ebay for 2002 dodge diesel manual. I just checked the dodge website, 23,000lbs max combined weight when properly equipped. I purchase a 2007 dodge ram 2500 big horn edition slt quad cab 4x4 with the 5. Without knowing whether you have a 2500 or 3500 would make it pretty hard to determine. Regardless of the 19,000 lbs v10 or 18,000 cummins, im guessing the cummins would be a good choice for sjh3, who sounded like he had a prefference for the cummins anyway.
All these cummins diesel engines are inline 6 cylinders. Dodge ram diesel vs v10 for towing page 2 car forums. The ram pickup is a fullsize pickup truck manufactured by fca us llc formerly chrysler. We have 103 2002 dodge ram 2500 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 33 1owner cars, and 104 personal use cars. Use towing guides below or for diesel first check diesel supplement then owners manual gasoline and diesels that are not in diesel supplement. What is the towing capacity of a 2002 dodge ram quad cab, short bed, 4. Your trucks towing capacity will most likely be another option. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2002 dodge ram 2500 quad cab slt plus 2wd.
Axles intended for heavyduty or trailer tow should use sae 75w140 synthetic api gl 5 gear lubricant. Dodge may be smart about marketing, starting the whole diesel thing with cummins, quad cab, etc. The final authority on what your towing capacity will be the owners manual of your 2004. Nov 01, 2005 check out this hot rod hauler featuring the 2005 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty, regular cab truck with a cummins diesel engine inside diesel power magazine. The partnership between dodge and cummins was so successful that it still exists, with a new 6.
If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2002 dodge ram 2500 2wd. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2002 dodge ram 2500 quad cab slt plus 4wd. What is the towing capacity of a 2002 dodge ram quad cab. What is the towing capacity of a 2002 dodge 1500 4wd quad cab i would like to know the towing capacity of a 2002 dodge 1500 4wd quad cab. See towing capacity for dodge we have the largest tow ratings database. What follows is our quick reference guide for the third modern generation dodge ram pickup truck the 2002 2008 ram 1500. What do the different letters mean following the weight ratings on the 2002 page. Dodge ram 2002, class 3 rear trailer hitch with 2 receiver opening by curt. Learn more about dodge ram pickup 3500 at the edmunds. The 20022003 dodge ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 specifications. What is the towing capacity of a 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins quadcab four wheel. Trailer weight rating and tow vehicle trailering weight are calculated as specified in sae j2807. Check out the deal on ats built nv4500 5 speed manual transmission 9402 5. The truck owners manual is the best place to confirm its capabilities, such as towing capacity, but if this is not.
Xdp carries all the parts and accessories you need for the best diesel performance. Based on the dodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2002 dodge ram. Dodge ram fluid capacity and specification information. Once it had that it drove perfect for about 3 years but now the transmission is about to go out. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. This was not the first engine to appear in dodge pickup trucks as a diesel option.
That doesnt mean i feel all autos should be rated less than manual, just the current dodge auto. The st and slt versions of the 2002 dodge ram were identical in terms of towing capacity. Now that ive finally got her paid for i am looking to pull a fifth wheel camper. Everyone ive talked to who tows says i can pull a 12470 dry weight montana which is. The tow capacity numbers below are maximum numbers. Detailed features and specs for the used 2002 dodge ram pickup 2500 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Where is the transmission control module on a 2500 2002 dodge ram with a cummins.
You mentioned 8k for your 3500, which is fairly heavy. See additional tow rating details for 2017 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 5 ft 7 inch bed 2wd. Dodge was brilliant to source engines for their light duty trucks from cummins, a company thats dominated the heavy industry diesel engine segment forever and cummins gave the ram a very. This hitch can be used in combination with a weight distribution hitch to increase the overall towing capacity. Visit and get the latest information, as well as detailed specs and features. The g56 transmission was the only manual transmission offered. This engine aims at customers who wanted a fuel efficient truck but didnt need the power and towing capabilities of a heavy duty cummins engines.
This legendary engine provides unmatched fuel economy and classleading 15,000 thousand mile oil change intervals. Get detailed information on the 2002 dodge ram van 1500 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Gvwr 11,500 gawr front 4740 gawr rear 9350 im looking at a used 2007 fleetwood gearbox 395 fs3g. Payload and trailer tow rating for the 2001 dodge ram pickup. When the heavy duty ram is redesigned in 2002, they are rumored to get a version of a new.
Payload and trailer tow rating for the 2001 dodge ram pickup truck. Get detailed information on the 2002 dodge ram 2500 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Im looking to tow a 5th wheel a small one and want to know my limitations. It was built at dodge city in warren, michigan 1500 only. All behind a 9000 lb truck for a of 29,800 lbs gcvw. Also, if you choose the 3500, you can get three versions of the 6. Free pdf download for thousands of cars and trucks. Dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel towload ratings. Free dodge ram workshop manuals 2006 9,267 pages free. Im looking at a 2002 dodge ram 2500 quad cab slt 2wd, 5. Dodge ram 1500 questions what is the towing capacity of a. He said the first owner must have towed a 5th wheel but does not know how much. I take it you have bigger bumpers andor tool boxfuel tank, to be that heavy. You also need to consider that even though you have modified your vehicle you still are limited to the factory capacity.
Dodge ram diesel vs v10 for towing page 2 car forums at. I called dodge and they said it had a towing capacity of 8,400 pounds. You can find these cummins engines in many dodge ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 truck models. In most cases, a good clutch upgrade will be all thats needed to support heavy towing or high horsepower. California gcwr rating with manual transmission is identical to automatic transmission gcwr rating. Ram cummins far out number the dodge pickup share nationwide. Towing capacity for the regular cab ram 1500 with 3.
Towing specifications of a 2002 fourdoor dodge ram 4. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2002 dodge ram 2500 4wd quad cab then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 2500 4wd quad cab. Payload and trailer tow rating for the 2003 dodge ram pickup truck. Use online guide links below or request build sheet by vin.
So many improvements were made to maximum tow capacity between 1994 and 2002. The cummins corporation actually made the engines for the chrysler corporation bda dodge and ram companies. Jump to latest follow status not open for further replies. They listed several different axle ratios and i took the lowest towing capacity to be on the safe side. The 200203 ram was available in regular cab and quad cab styles. The 2006 dodge ram 2500 series quad cab 4x4 pickup truck powered by the 5. This complete mechanics reference manual contains the service, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance information needed for your 2002 dodge ram 2500 or 3500 truck or chassis w 5. Paired with the aisin as69rc sixspeed automatic transmission, the cummins powered ram 3500 boasts towing capacity in excess of 31,000 pounds. Nov 02, 2015 cummins towing heavy got the 12500 lb skid steer with 800 lbs of attachments on a 7500 lb trailer. The dodge website states i can tow 12350 but the dodge dealer told me i would have no problem with 0014000.
Regular cab rear axle capacity is 6500 with v10 or diesel. Nov 03, 2018 1995 dodge ram 3500 4x4 5 speed nv4500. Towing chart 2017 ram 3500 trailer towing chart sae. I am new to the forum and this is my first question. Gvwr 17,500 dry weight 12,570 cargo carrying capacity 4,930 hitch dry weight 2,860 thing is, if we get the th, it wont be to haul. Workshop, repair and owners manuals for all years and models dodge ram. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Sign in today to view your complete owners manual plus video tutorials and other helpful resources to learn everything from setting the clock and checking the oil to replacing parts or what that light on your dashboard means. Today well be looking at this lifted 2002 dodge ram 3500 slt 6 speed cummins showing you many of the features that this truck has to offer exterior color. It doesnt make sense that a one ton dually can only tow 9800 pounds. The current owner is the second owner for only a year. Dodge ram 1500 questions what is the towing capacity of. What is the payload capacity of 2002 2500 cummins quad cab.