2005 Dodge Durango 4.7L Towing Capacity
by Keith OwingsDodge introduced the Durango, a midsize sport utility vehicle, in 1998; it quickly became one of America's top-selling SUVs behind the Ford Explorer. The Durango boasted an interior that's larger than most midsize SUV interiors, and more powerful engines. Dodge introduced the second-generation Durango in 2004. Towing capacity and other performance data of the second-generation Durangos, of which the 2005 model was a part, differed according to which engine and which trim a particular Durango had.
Four-Wheel-Drive Towing Capacity
The 2005 Durango was offered with a 3.7-liter engine, a 5.7-liter engine and a 4.7-liter engine. The Dodge Durango's 4.7-liter V8 engine generated 230 horsepower and 290 foot-pounds of torque.
Four-Wheel-Drive Towing Capacity
The 4.7-liter engine was offered in several Durango trims in 2005. There was some variation in towing capacity between models. The four-wheel-drive ST and SXT models had towing capacity of 5,850 lbs., while the four-wheel-drive SLT, Adventurer and Limited models were capable of pulling 8,650 lbs.
Two-Wheel-Drive Towing Capacity
The two-wheel-drive version of the Durango SXT could pull up to 6,000 lbs. The SLT, Adventurer and Limited each had towing capacity of 8,950 lbs.
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Writer Bio
Keith Owings began writing professionally in 2010, with his work published on various websites. He worked for several years in the financial and travel agency industries. He has trained and coached employees in the art of customer service. Owings has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Dallas Baptist University and holds several financial licenses.
