Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
4x2 w/manual transmission
Engine Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR - kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
trailer weight
- kg (lbs.)
Maximum
frontal area
of trailer -
m
2
(ft
2
)
Regular Cab w/6’ box
2.3L All 2177 (4800) 717 (1580) Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
3.0L All 2722 (6000) 1207 (2660) 4.64 (50)
3.0L Edge All 2722 (6000) 1143 (2520) 4.64 (50)
Regular Cab w/7’ box
2.3L All 2177 (4800) 689 (1520) Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
3.0L All 2722 (6000) 1170 (2580) 4.64 (50)
SuperCab
2.3L All 2177 (4800) 644 (1420) Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
3.0L All 2722 (6000) 1125 (2480) 4.64 (50)
3.0L Edge All 2722 (6000) 1061 (2400) 4.64 (50)
4.0L All 3175 (7000) 1542 (3400) 4.64 (50)
4.0L Edge All 3175 (7000) 1506 (3320) 4.64 (50)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft.)
elevation.
For definition of terms used in this table see Vehicle Loading earlier in
this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle,
see Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow earlier in this
chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the completed
towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
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