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Search 34,354 chart rows transcribed from manufacturer towing guides. See the engine, cab, axle, required equipment, and source together. These are published comparison ratings; your truck’s equipment and loaded weight still matter.
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2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 7500 lbs. All automatic transmission models are equipped with an Engine Oil Cooler (KC4) and an oil-to-air Transmission Oil Cooler (KNP).
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 2500HD 2WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 4.10
- Conventional
- 12,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Chart does not distinguish single- vs dual-rear-wheel models.
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, row 2500HD 2WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 4.10
- Fifth-wheel
- 12,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 7500 lbs. All automatic transmission models are equipped with an Engine Oil Cooler (KC4) and an oil-to-air Transmission Oil Cooler (KNP).
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 2500HD 4WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 4.10
- Conventional
- 12,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Chart does not distinguish single- vs dual-rear-wheel models.
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, row 2500HD 4WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 4.10
- Fifth-wheel
- 12,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 7500 lbs. All automatic transmission models are equipped with an Engine Oil Cooler (KC4) and an oil-to-air Transmission Oil Cooler (KNP).
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 2500HD 2WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 10,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
6.0L V8 · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 7500 lbs. All automatic transmission models are equipped with an Engine Oil Cooler (KC4) and an oil-to-air Transmission Oil Cooler (KNP).
Page 7, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD Series trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 2500HD 4WD, Vortec 6.0L V-8, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 10,200lb
- GCWR
- Not cited