Trailer Tow Hitch - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Trailer tow hitch

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For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see (
Trailer tow hitch
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity of 12% from a standstill)
Missing values were not available at time of
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Model
Mercedes-AMG
G 65
All other models
Maximum drawbar noseweight
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Use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos-
sible to the maximum permissible nose-
weight. Do not use a noseweight of less than
50 kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load
are reduced by the actual payload.
The drawbar load reduces the permissible over-
all load and rear axle load.
The drawbar load acts from above onto the ball
head on the trailer tow hitch.
The trailer drawbar noseweight is not included in
the towing weight.
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Model
Mercedes-AMG
G 65
All other models
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. The permissible
page 130).
Y
7716 lb (3500 kg)
Permissible nose-
weight
308.6 lb (140 kg)
trailer drawbar noseweight is the limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
Gross rear axle weight rating when
towing a trailer
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Model
Mercedes-AMG
G 65
All other models
Gross axle weight
rating
308.6 lb (1900 kg)