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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.
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty
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.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Model
Combined Wt. Rating)
Sport - Manual
Transmission
Sport - Automatic
Transmission
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
GCWR (Gross
9,100 lbs (4,128 kg)
9,650 lbs (4,377 kg)
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Max. GTW (Gross
Frontal Area
2
2
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
40 ft
(3.72 m
)
2
2
4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)
40 ft
(3.72 m
)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)
10,000 lbs (4,535 kg)
Max. Trailer Tongue
Trailer Wt.)
Wt. (See Note)
400 lbs (181 kg)
450 lbs (204 kg)
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