Dodge Dakota Payload (2002 - 2011): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The Dodge Dakota payload capacity is between 812 to 2,384 lbs. depending on the year, trim and drivetrain.

A payload is the weight of the cargo that a vehicle can carry. The payload capacity is the maximum amount of weight that a vehicle can carry in the bed or cargo area and calculated by subtracting the curb weight of the vehicle from the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Check out the Payload specifications for other makes and models.

2011 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2011 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,591 lbs to 1,799 lbs.

2011 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Ram Extended Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,799 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,211 lbs
Ram Extended Cab Bighorn/Lone Star	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,784 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,226 lbs
Ram Crew Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,591 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,419 lbs
Ram Crew Cab Bighorn/Lone Star	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,365 lbs

2009 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2009 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,356 lbs to 1,801 lbs.

2009 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab TRX	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| 4WD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,356 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,654 lbs
Quad Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,746 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,264 lbs
Quad Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,604 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,406 lbs
Quad Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,365 lbs
Club Cab TRX	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| 4WD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,543 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,467 lbs
Club Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,755 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,255 lbs

2009 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Club Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,746 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,264 lbs
Club Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	3.7L \| V6 \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,801 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,209 lbs

2008 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2008 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,573 lbs to 1,830 lbs.

2008 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab TRX	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,684 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,326 lbs
Quad Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,745 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,265 lbs
Quad Cab Sport	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,684 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,326 lbs
Quad Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,681 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,329 lbs
Quad Cab Laramie	4.7L \| V8 \| FFV \| 5 Spd Auto \| RWD	290 HP \| 320 ft/lbs	1,597 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,413 lbs
Club Cab TRX	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,772 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,238 lbs

2008 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Club Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,830 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,180 lbs
Club Cab Sport	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,796 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,214 lbs
Club Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,796 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,214 lbs
Club Cab Laramie	4.7L \| V8 \| FFV \| 5 Spd Auto \| RWD	290 HP \| 320 ft/lbs	1,573 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,437 lbs

2007 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2007 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,719 lbs to 1,831 lbs.

2007 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,745 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,265 lbs
Quad Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,719 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,291 lbs
Quad Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,735 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,275 lbs
Club Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,830 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,180 lbs
Club Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,831 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,179 lbs
Club Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,736 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,274 lbs

2006 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2006 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,631 lbs to 1,749 lbs.

2006 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,634 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,376 lbs
Quad Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,631 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,379 lbs
Quad Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp 42Rle \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,631 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,379 lbs
Club Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,749 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,261 lbs
Club Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,725 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,285 lbs
Club Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto Vlp 42Rle \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,723 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,287 lbs

2005 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2005 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,588 lbs to 1,724 lbs.

2005 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,588 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,422 lbs
Quad Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,602 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,408 lbs
Quad Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,632 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,378 lbs
Club Cab ST	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,724 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,286 lbs
Club Cab SLT	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,704 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,306 lbs
Club Cab Laramie	3.7L \| V6 \| MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,717 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,293 lbs

2004 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2004 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,220 lbs to 1,784 lbs.

2004 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Sweptline SXT	3.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,220 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,780 lbs
Sweptline Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,293 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,707 lbs
Sweptline SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,287 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,713 lbs
Sweptline Base	3.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,220 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,780 lbs
Quad Cab SXT	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,780 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,230 lbs
Quad Cab Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,780 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,230 lbs

2004 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,784 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,226 lbs
Club Cab SXT	3.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,334 lbs	5,350 lbs	4,016 lbs
Club Cab Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,373 lbs	5,350 lbs	3,977 lbs
Club Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,379 lbs	5,350 lbs	3,971 lbs
Club Cab Base	3.7L \| V6 \| (226) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	210 HP \| 235 ft/lbs	1,334 lbs	5,350 lbs	4,016 lbs

2003 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2003 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 812 lbs to 2,384 lbs.

2003 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Sweptline SXT	3.9L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline R/T Sport	5.9L \| V8 \| (360) SMPI MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| RWD	250 HP \| 335 ft/lbs	812 lbs	5,000 lbs	4,188 lbs
Sweptline Base	3.9L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,355 lbs
Quad Cab Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,818 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,192 lbs

2003 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,784 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,226 lbs
Club Cab SXT	3.9L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	2,384 lbs	6,010 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	2,384 lbs	6,010 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	2,384 lbs	6,010 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab R/T Sport	5.9L \| V8 \| (360) SMPI MAGNUM \| 4 Spd Auto w/OD \| RWD	250 HP \| 335 ft/lbs	1,042 lbs	5,350 lbs	4,308 lbs
Club Cab Base	3.9L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	2,384 lbs	6,010 lbs	3,626 lbs

2002 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacity Data

The 2002 Dodge Dakota payload capacity ranges from 1,274 lbs to 1,859 lbs.

2002 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Sweptline SXT	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,345 lbs	4,700 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline Sport	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,345 lbs	4,700 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,645 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline R/T Sport	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,345 lbs	4,700 lbs	3,355 lbs
Sweptline Base	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,345 lbs	4,700 lbs	3,355 lbs
Quad Cab Sport	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,859 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,151 lbs

2002 Dodge Dakota Payload Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Horsepower \| Torque	Payload	GVWR	Curb Weight
Quad Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,859 lbs	6,010 lbs	4,151 lbs
Club Cab SXT	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,274 lbs	4,900 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab Sport	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,274 lbs	4,900 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab SLT	4.7L \| V6 \| (239) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	175 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	1,274 lbs	4,900 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab R/T Sport	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,274 lbs	4,900 lbs	3,626 lbs
Club Cab Base	2.5L \| I4 \| (153) SMPI MAGNUM \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| RWD	120 HP \| 145 ft/lbs	1,274 lbs	4,900 lbs	3,626 lbs