2025 Dodge Durango towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,700lb
- SRT Hellcat AWD, 6.2L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 4% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,960 lb
- Margin
- 1,800 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 130% of 5,313 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 8-10 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,960 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,960 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,960 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,700 lb: SRT Hellcat AWD, $84,995.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Hellcat AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $84,995 |
| SRT Hellcat Hammerhead AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | 7,100 lb | 4,987 lb to 5,575 lb | $100,895 |
| SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | 7,100 lb | 4,987 lb to 5,575 lb | $100,895 |
| SRT Hellcat Silver Bullet AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | 7,100 lb | 4,987 lb to 5,575 lb | $84,995 to $100,895 |
| R/T AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $49,995 |
| R/T 20th Anniversary Plus AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $49,995 |
| R/T 20th Anniversary Premium AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $49,995 |
| R/T Plus AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $52,995 |
| R/T Premium AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $56,495 |
| GT RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,514 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $38,495 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,514 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $40,495 |
| GT Plus AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,514 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $44,495 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 8,950 lb to 7,200 lb.
- Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 7,400 lb to 7,200 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 7,400 lb to 8,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango (this car) | 8,700 lb | SRT Hellcat AWD | $84,995 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Laredo A 2WD | $37,095 |
| Mazda CX-90 | 5,000 lb | 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD | $46,600 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 lb | SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | $42,305 |
| Buick Envision | 1,500 lb | Preferred AWD | $38,000 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree