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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.
Model Engine Wheel Base (in) Axle Ratio GCWR Frontal Area Max GTW Max TW
Wagoneer 4x2 3.0L SO 130 3.55 12,300 lb (5,579 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,990 lb (2,717 kg) 599 lb (272 kg)
Wagoneer 4x4 3.0L SO 130 3.55 12,300 lb (5,579 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,750 lb (2,608 kg) 575 lb (261 kg)
Wagoneer 4x2 3.0L SO 130 3.92 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 1,000 lb (454 kg)
Wagoneer 4x4
(Max Tow)
3.0L SO 130 3.92 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 1,000 lb (454 kg)
Grand Wagoneer 4x4 3.0L HO 130 3.92 12,300 lb (5,579 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,400 lb (2,449 kg) 540 lb (245 kg)
Grand Wagoneer 4x4
(Max Tow)
3.0L HO 130 3.92 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 9,650 lb (4,377 kg) 965 lb (437 kg)
4x2 Series 3 5.7L 123 3.21 13,700 lb (6,214 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 7,400 lb (3,356 kg) 740 lb (335 kg)
4x2 Series 3 5.7L 123 3.92 15,000 lb (6,803 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) 1,000 lb (454 kg)
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