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Towing Capacity Calculator

Enter your truck's specs to get your maximum safe towing capacity. This calculator uses the SAE J2807 standard method.

Found on the driver's door jamb sticker. Usually 6,800โ€“10,000 lbs for pickup trucks.
Your truck's weight with a full tank of gas, no cargo or passengers.
Weight of passengers, gear, tools, and anything else in the cab or bed.
Class III=6,000, Class IV=10,000, Class V=15,000+. Check your hitch label.
Max weight of truck + trailer combined. Found in owner's manual.

Your Towing Capacity

GVWR7,200 lbs
Curb Weight4,800 lbs
Payload (people + cargo)600 lbs
Max Payload Capacity2,400 lbs
Remaining Payload for Tongue Weight1,800 lbs
Max Tongue Weight (10-15% of trailer)โ€”
Method 1: GVWR โˆ’ Curb Weight2,400 lbs
Method 2: GCWR โˆ’ Curb Weight9,200 lbs
โœ… Safe Towing Capacityโ€”
Also check: Truck TCO Calculator โ†’