GMC 1996 Sierra Owner's Manual page 205

C-3500 (2WD)
Engine (Tkans.) Axle Ratio
Max.
Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10
8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
4.56 9,500 Ibs. (3 363 kg)
4.10 8,500 Ibs. (3 859 kg) 6.5L Diesel
(Auto.)
6.5L Diesel
(Manual)
7.4L
4.10
4.10
4.56
7,500 Ibs. (3 405 kg)
11,000 Ibs."
(4 994 kg)
13,000 Ibs.*
(5
902 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
K-3500 (4WD)
Engine (lkans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
5.7L 4.10
7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg)
6.5L Diesel
(Auto.)
6.5L Diesel
(Manual)
7.4L
4.10
4.10
4.10
4.56
8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
7,000 Ibs. (3 178 kg)
10,500 lbs.*
(4 767 kg)
12,500 lbs.*
(5 675 kg)
*Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch
rating is limited to 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg).
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