2018 Nissan Titan XD
The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2018 Nissan Titan XD is 12,760 lb, the top of 12 rows transcribed from Nissan’s 2018 Nissan TITAN XD Specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom press kit). That row is printed for the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD. Most configurations are rated lower: 11 of the 12 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2018 are below 12,760 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2018 Nissan Titan XD is 12,640 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 24 manufacturer chart rows for 2018, ratings run conventional 10,990 lb to 12,640 lb; gooseneck 11,120 lb to 12,760 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2018 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 12,640 lb | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD. | OEM published maximum |
| Gooseneck | 12,760 lb | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD. | OEM published maximum |
Highest rows among 24 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Nissan, 2018 Nissan TITAN XD Specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom press kit), Specifications sections, "Maximum towing capacity" rows. HTML press-kit page saved from usa.nissannews.com (Nissan-authored). Evidence page = 1 (whole HTML page, tags stripped).
Spec sheet
3 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 12,640 lb. Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD.Nissan source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 12,760 lb. Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD.Nissan source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,264 lb tongue at the 12,640 lb conventional maximum. 1,914 lb pin at the 12,760 lb gooseneck maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDNissan source
- Axle ratio
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tow package
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 12,640 lb conventional maximum is 1,264 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 12,760 lb gooseneck maximum is 1,914 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2017
- Conventional: 12,640 lb in 2017, 12,640 lb in 2018 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Gooseneck: 12,760 lb in 2017, 12,760 lb in 2018 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Titan XD
2018 is year 3 of this generation (2016–2024). Heavier-duty Titan on its own frame, sold beside the standard Titan. Its ratings are not the Titan's.
2018 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 24 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,160–12,640 lb | 12,160–12,760 lb | 12 |
| 5.6L Endurance V8 gas | 10,990–11,590 lb | 11,120–11,710 lb | 12 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,760 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Single Cab | 2WD | —note 1 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Single Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x2 |
| 12,640 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Single Cab | 2WD | —note 1 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Single Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x2 |
| 12,630 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 2WD | —note 2 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x2 |
| 12,630 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | King Cab | 2WD | —note 3 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD King Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x2 |
| 12,510 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 2WD | —note 2 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x2 |
| 12,510 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | King Cab | 2WD | —note 3 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD King Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x2 |
| 12,480 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Single Cab | 4WD | —note 1 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Single Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x4 |
| 12,360 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Single Cab | 4WD | —note 1 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Single Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x4 |
| 12,160 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 4WD | —note 2 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x4 |
| 12,160 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 4WD | —note 2 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x4 |
| 12,160 lb Conventional | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | King Cab | 4WD | —note 3 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD King Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (traditional) 4x4 |
| 12,160 lb Gooseneck | Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | King Cab | 4WD | —note 3 | — | "2018 Nissan TITAN XD King Cab ... Specifications" section, Maximum towing capacity - Trailer (gooseneck) 4x4 |
- When properly equipped. Section lists both engines with engine sub-headings; values taken under the matching engine heading. Footnote: "Towing capacity affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions including high temperatures."
- When properly equipped. Values identical to the King Cab Diesel section on the same page. Footnote: "Towing capacity affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions including high temperatures."
- When properly equipped. Footnote: "Towing capacity affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions including high temperatures."
Chart source: Nissan, 2018 Nissan TITAN XD Specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom press kit). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (24 rows) →Download 2018 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2018 Nissan Titan XD tow?
- The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2018 Nissan Titan XD is 12,760 lb, the top of 12 rows transcribed from Nissan’s 2018 Nissan TITAN XD Specifications (Nissan USA Newsroom press kit). That row is printed for the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD. Most configurations are rated lower: 11 of the 12 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2018 are below 12,760 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2018 Nissan Titan XD is 12,640 lb on a conventional hitch.
- Did Titan XD towing change for 2018?
- Compare the cited 2018 figures on this page with the 2017 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 12,760 lb gooseneck maximum is printed for the Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, Single Cab, 2WD.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2018 Titan XD?
- At the cited 12,640 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,264 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 12,760 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 1,914 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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