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174 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.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Engine Model GCWR Frontal Area Maximum GTW Maximum TW
3.0L High Output 4x2 12,300 lb (5,579 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,850 lb (2,653 kg) 585 lb (265 kg)
3.0L High Output 4x2 Max Tow 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 1,000 lb (454 kg)
3.0L High Output 4x4 12,300 lb (5,579 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,630 lb (2,553 kg) 563 lb (255 kg)
3.0L High Output 4x4 Max Tow 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 9,840 lb (4,463 kg) 984 lb (446 kg)
5.7L
4x2 Series 3
(3.21 Axle Ratio)
13,700 lb (6,214 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 7,400 lb (3,356 kg) 740 lb (335 kg)
5.7L
4x2 Series 3
(3.92 Axle Ratio)
15,000 lb (6,803 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 1,000 lb (454 kg)
5.7L
4x2 Series 2
(3.21 Axle Ratio)
15,000 lb (6,803 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 8,790 lb (3,987 kg) 879 lb (398 kg)
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