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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on
any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
The following chart shows how much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
Vehicle*
Axle
Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
2WD Regular Cab
2.2L L4/Manual Trans. # 3.73 1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
2.2L L4/Auto.Trans. # 4.10 3,200 lbs. (1 453 kg)
4.3L V6/Manual Trans. 3.08 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg)
4.3L V6/Auto.Trans. 3.08
3.42
5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg)
6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg)
Vehicle*
Axle
Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
2WD Extended Cab
2.2L L4/Manual Trans. # 4.10 2,100 lbs. (953 kg)
2.2L L4/Auto.Trans. # 4.10 3,000 lbs. (1 362 kg)
4.3L V6/Manual Trans. 3.08 3,800 lbs. (1 725 kg)
4.3L V6/Auto.Trans. 3.08
3.42
4,800 lbs. (2 179 kg)
5,800 lbs. (2 633 kg)
2WD Long Box
2.2L L4/Manual Trans. # 3.73
4.10
1,700 lbs. (772 kg)
2,200 lbs. (999 kg)
2.2L L4/Auto.Trans. # 4.10 3,100 lbs. (1 407 kg)
4.3L V6/Manual Trans. 3.08 3,900 lbs. (1 771 kg)
4.3L V6/Auto.Trans. 3.08
3.42
4,900 lbs. (2 225 kg)
5,900 lbs. (2 679 kg)