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STARTING AND OPERATING
T
RAILER
H
ITCH
C
LASSIFICATION
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.
T
RAILER
T
OWING
W
EIGHTS
(M
AXIMUM
T
RAILER
W
EIGHT
R
ATINGS
)
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)
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