Towing Capacity

Top Vehicles for Towing by car type

Pickup trucks, unlike passenger cars, are classified by payload. If you see "1/2 ton" in the description of your pickup, it means that its maximum payload is 1000 pounds.

Nissan Titan XD

9,000 lbs - 12,640 lbs

GMC Sierra 1500

3,500 lbs - 12,000 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

3,800 lbs - 12,000 lbs

Toyota Tundra

4,000 lbs - 12,000 lbs

RAM 1500

3,450 lbs - 11,500 lbs

Ford F-150

2,000 lbs - 11,300 lbs

Toyota Tundra Hybrid

10,000 lbs - 11,000 lbs

Nissan Titan

6,500 lbs - 9,740 lbs

Dodge Ram 1500

2,900 lbs - 8,850 lbs

Chevrolet C1500

5,000 lbs

Chevrolet K1500

5,000 lbs

By default, the figure "3/4 ton" means that your pickup has a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. However, automakers have gone a step further and made their vehicles more powerful, and now the payload capacity in this category exceeds the 1500 mark.

RAM 2500

10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs

GMC Sierra 2500HD

9,300 lbs - 15,900 lbs

Ford F-250

2,100 lbs - 15,000 lbs

Dodge Ram 2500

8,100 lbs - 14,150 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

9,300 lbs - 14,000 lbs

GMC Sierra 2500

5,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs

Chevrolet C2500

8,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs

Chevrolet K2500

7,500 lbs - 11,500 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 2500

9,900 lbs - 11,000 lbs

GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic

9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic

9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs

1-ton pickup trucks are the real heavyweights and are most often chosen for the toughest jobs because of their excellent payload capacity. By definition, these giants can carry 2,000 pounds. To be honest, they can handle even more than that!

Ford F-350

6,800 lbs - 21,000 lbs

RAM 3500

10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

8,500 lbs - 16,800 lbs

Dodge Ram 3500

9,000 lbs - 16,350 lbs

GMC Sierra 3500HD

8,500 lbs - 16,000 lbs

GMC Sierra 3500

6,500 lbs - 15,700 lbs

Chevrolet C3500

7,000 lbs - 13,800 lbs

Chevrolet K3500

6,500 lbs - 13,500 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 3500

9,100 lbs - 12,000 lbs

GMC Sierra 3500 Classic

9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic

9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs

Not all pickup trucks are categorized by their payload capacity. Although the vehicles on the list below have a body of a pickup, they are much lighter than their competitors and can carry smaller loads. However, if you need practicality and don't plan to squeeze the most out of them, these vehicles are a great choice.

GMC Canyon

1,400 lbs - 8,000 lbs

Cadillac Escalade EXT

7,300 lbs - 7,900 lbs

Chevrolet Colorado

1,500 lbs - 7,700 lbs

Jeep Gladiator

4,000 lbs - 7,650 lbs

Ford Ranger

1,440 lbs - 7,500 lbs

Dodge Dakota

1,800 lbs - 7,050 lbs

Nissan Frontier

3,000 lbs - 6,500 lbs

Toyota Tacoma

3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs

Chevrolet Avalanche

5,000 lbs - 5,100 lbs

Mazda B2500

1,380 lbs - 2,194 lbs

Cars with a frame at their base are much more reliable and sturdy. They are doing well off-road and are great for towing huge loads. Often, they are no worse than pickup trucks.

GMC Yukon XL 2500

7,400 lbs - 12,000 lbs

Chevrolet Suburban 2500

7,013 lbs - 12,000 lbs

Ford Excursion

6,100 lbs - 11,000 lbs

Jeep Wagoneer

10,000 lbs

Toyota Sequoia

6,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs

Ford Expedition

5,000 lbs - 9,200 lbs

Nissan Armada

6,500 lbs - 9,100 lbs

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

9,000 lbs

Infiniti QX56

8,500 lbs - 9,000 lbs

Ford Expedition EL

6,000 lbs - 9,000 lbs

If your life takes place not only in the city but also in the countryside, consider buying an SUV. These cars have increased ground clearance, which makes them passable off-road, but at the same time - they have comfortable and spacious interiors, in which you will be pleasant to drive in a noisy urban environment. Powerful engines and reliable body construction allow these vehicles to tow quite large trailers.

Dodge Durango

3,700 lbs - 8,700 lbs

Volkswagen Touareg 2

7,716 lbs

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

7,716 lbs

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

7,716 lbs

Land Rover LR4

7,716 lbs

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs

Land Rover LR3

7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs

Volkswagen Touareg

7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs

Land Rover Range Rover

1,650 lbs - 7,716 lbs

Porsche Cayenne

1,000 lbs - 7,716 lbs

If you have a large family, a minivan is the perfect vehicle for you. It can carry up to 9 people and is equipped with a large luggage compartment. In addition, modern minivans have an impressive towing capacity, allowing you to use this vehicle for camping or other outdoor activities with the whole family.

Chrysler Town & Country

1,700 lbs - 3,800 lbs

Dodge Grand Caravan

1,000 lbs - 3,800 lbs

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

3,600 lbs

Chrysler Pacifica

2,600 lbs - 3,600 lbs

Volkswagen Routan

2,000 lbs - 3,600 lbs

Ford Freestar

3,500 lbs

Chrysler Grand Voyager

3,500 lbs

Chevrolet Uplander

3,500 lbs

Nissan Quest

3,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs

Ford Windstar

2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs

A station wagon is a cross between a sedan and a minivan. It has a larger luggage compartment, making it an excellent choice if you regularly carry bulky but light loads.

Audi A6 allroad

4,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs

Audi A6

3,300 lbs - 5,500 lbs

Audi RS6

4,600 lbs

Audi S6

4,600 lbs

Audi A5

3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs

Audi A4

3,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs

Audi A4 allroad

4,400 lbs

Audi S4

4,100 lbs

Audi RS 4

4,100 lbs

Volvo V90 Cross Country

1,000 lbs - 4,000 lbs

Hatchbacks are usually more compact than cars with other body styles, making them more maneuverable and nimble in urban environments. Despite their shorter size, this does not make them any less powerful - their towing capacity is often equal to a sedan.

Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

4,850 lbs

Porsche Panamera Hybrid

4,850 lbs

Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

4,850 lbs

Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

4,850 lbs

Porsche Panamera

4,850 lbs

Audi S7

2,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs

Audi A7 e

4,400 lbs

Audi S5

4,100 lbs

Audi A3

1,850 lbs - 3,850 lbs

Mazda Mazda6

3,300 lbs - 3,500 lbs

The sedan is the most popular vehicle type for everyday driving. However, many sedans today have enough power to tow a trailer so that you can use your daily car for this purpose.

Audi S8

5,070 lbs

Tesla Model X

4,000 lbs - 5,000 lbs

Audi A8

3,500 lbs - 5,000 lbs

Volvo S90 Hybrid

4,600 lbs

Volvo S90

3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs

Audi A8 e

4,400 lbs

Jaguar XF

4,000 lbs - 4,400 lbs

Jaguar XJ8

4,180 lbs

Jaguar XJR

4,180 lbs

Audi A7

1,650 lbs - 4,100 lbs

Hybrid cars combine two engines under their hood - a classic combustion engine and an electric motor. In this way, they receive increased combined power and torque, which makes them more suitable for towing loads.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe

3,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

2,860 lbs

Chevrolet Volt

2,000 lbs

Kia Optima Hybrid

2,000 lbs

Tesla Model 3

2,000 lbs

Lexus NX 300h

2,000 lbs

Ford Fusion Hybrid

1,000 lbs - 2,000 lbs

Lexus UX 250h

1,650 lbs

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How to Find the Weight of Different Trailers

RV

RV, which stands for Recreational Vehicle, is an excellent buy for those who want to vacation in comfort away from home. The inside of such a trailer can hold everything you need - a kitchen, sleeping area, shower, and more. However, the bigger your RV is, the more powerful vehicle you need to haul it.

2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 28

Dimensions

Length

27.92 ft. (335.04 in.)

Width

8.46 ft. (101.52 in.)

Height

9.75 ft. (117 in.)

Interior Height

6.62 ft. (79.44 in.)

Amount of axles

Weight

Dry Weight

5,979 lbs

Payload Capacity

1,621 lbs

Hitch weight

976 lbs

GVWR

7,600 lbs

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Car Trailers

If you need to transport a car with automatic transmission for a long distance - do not try to tow it in the usual way when all four wheels are in contact with the road. In this case, the gearbox experiences a colossal load and can quickly fail. For transporting such cars over long distances, it is best to use a car trailer - a platform on which the vehicle can be secured firmly to travel thousands of miles.

Dimensions

Typical car trailer weight

1,900 lbs

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Boat Trailers

There are special trailers for transporting boats. Make sure you choose a sturdy one and long enough for your boat.

Dimensions

Small boat trailer

400 lbs

Large boat trailer

2,000 lbs

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Typical Trailers

There is a huge variety of trailers. Choose the one that perfectly represents your needs and lifestyle.

Tow Dolly

Typical car trailer weight

600 lbs

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Top Vehicles for Towing by car type

1/2 Ton Trucks

3/4 Ton Trucks

1 Ton Trucks

Other Trucks

Body-On-Frame SUV

SUV

Minivan

Wagon

Hatchback

Sedan

Hybrid

Other Car Types:

Vehicles That Can Tow More Than

How to Find the Weight of Different Trailers

RV

2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 28

Dimensions

Weight

Car Trailers

Dimensions

Boat Trailers

Dimensions

Typical Trailers

Tow Dolly

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