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What is my trucks horsepower and towing capacity?Registered User Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Hello all. New to the forum and Dodge Trucks. I have a 1998 with a 5.9L MPI quad cab 1500. Looking to get specific info on the horsepower that it had when it rolled off the line as well as the towing capacity of the truck. Dodge can't help me because they can't look it up for vehicles older than model year 2000. Thanks. BP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,041 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Site Moderator Dodge Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 8,375 Likes: 0 Its pretty much the same as a 2001, or very close. 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 w/ 5.9L... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 742 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by jason.w Its pretty much the same as a 2001, or very close. 2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 1500 w/ 5.9L... So I am guessing that a 96 would be pretty much the same? I am just wondering because that might be a but low to tow my JEEP and flat trailer. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 6,980 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post if you were to install a fifth wheel hitch you could tow more than that. The only problem is the Trasmission wont pull it for long with out problems Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 935 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post A 98 QC has a towing capacity of just under 5500lbs. the only real change between those years are the brakes. here is a link... On the left is a search where you can change the make/model/year. Last edited by 98DodgeRam1500; 11-22-2008 at 08:37 AM. Registered User Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Thanks for all the help. Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts I am looking at getting basically the same truck. How much could you tow with just the ball on the bumper? What about a hitch that is under the bumper and bolts to the bumper? I will mainly be using it for towing about a 2000lb boat. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,099 Likes: 0 The bumper has a very low tow rating. Better to just get a hitch that connects to the frame. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts hi frist time on this forum i have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 5.9liter i was wondering what whould be the max tow rating if i put on a goose neck or fith wheel also what kind of mods whould have to do the tranny to keep it from take a crap What is the towing capacity of a Ram 2500 gas engine?The 2022 Ram 2500 boasts a maximum payload of 4,010 pounds when equipped with the 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine, and an impressive towing capacity of 20,000 pounds 1 when equipped with the available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine.
How much can a 5.9 tow?Or you can go all the way with a Cummins's 5.9-liter I6 Turbo Diesel. It churns 325 horsepower, but 610 pound-feet of torque, for a Mega trailer tow rate of 15,900 pounds.
How much weight can a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 haul?Maximum Towing Capacity - 14150 lb
The maximum weight that Dodge Ram 2500 is allowed to tow.
How much can a 2001 Dodge Ram pull?Maximum Towing Capacity - 3500 lb.
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