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210 STARTING AND OPERATING
TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting
the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS )
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain in
this section.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Model GCWR Frontal Area Maximum GTW
Maximum Trailer TW
(See Note)
Sport - Manual Transmission 9,100 lb (4,128 kg)
40 ft
2
(3.72 m
2
)
4,000 lb (1,814 kg) 400 lb (181 kg)
Sport - Automatic
Transmission
9,650 lb (4,377 kg)
40 ft
2
(3.72 m
2
)
4,500 lb (2,041 kg) 450 lb (204 kg)
Diesel Sport - Automatic
Transmission
12,100 lb (5,488 kg)
40 ft
2
(3.72 m
2
)
6,500 lb (2,948 kg) 650 lb (295 kg)
Sport - Automatic
Transmission (Tow Package)
11,100 lb (5,035 kg)
55 ft
2
(5.11 m
2
)
6,000 lb (2,722kg) 600 lb (272 kg)
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