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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 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg)
Refer to the āTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)ā 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 (Gross
C
ombi
ned Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)
Max. Trailer Tongue
Wt. (See Note)
Sport - Manual
Tran
smission
9,100 lbs (4,128 kg)
40 ft
2
(3.72 m
2
)
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg)
Sport - Automatic
T
ran
smission
9,650 lbs (4,377 kg)
40 ft
2
(3.72 m
2
)
4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) 450 lbs (204 kg)
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