Tow Chart

2017 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity

Up to 9,400 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing, VK56VD, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating9,400 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 2,000 lbs.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2017 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalConfigurations
VK56VD9,400 lbs8
VQ40DE2,000 lbs3

2017 Nissan NV Cargo towing capacity chart

All 11 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2017 Nissan NV Cargo VK56VD towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towingtable headed 'VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,976 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Class IV hitch towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD9,400 lbsClass IV hitchp. 345
3500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towingtable headed 'VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 3,748 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Class IV hitch towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD9,400 lbsClass IV hitchp. 345
2500, VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towingtable headed 'VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Class IV hitch towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,811 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Class IV hitch towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD9,400 lbsClass IV hitchp. 345
3500, VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towingtable headed 'VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Class IV hitch towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 3,583 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Class IV hitch towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD9,400 lbsClass IV hitchp. 345
2500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VK56VD - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,976 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 344
3500, VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VK56VD - Standard roof - 3500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 3,748 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 345
2500, VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VK56VD - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,811 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 345
3500, VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VK56VD - High roof - 3500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 3,583 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 345
2017 Nissan NV Cargo VQ40DE towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
1500, VQ40DE - Standard roof - 1500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VQ40DE - Standard roof - 1500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,590 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 344
2500, VQ40DE - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VQ40DE - Standard roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 3,142 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 344
2500, VQ40DE - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towingtable headed 'VQ40DE - High roof - 2500 series - Bumper towing', Axle type 2WD; Maximum Payload 2,976 lb printed in the same table; NOTE on the chart says the towing specifications are based on S grade models; 'Bumper towing' is how the table names the hitch; hitch: 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p346 describes bumper and receiver-type frame mounted ball hitches only and footnote *2 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, so the chart is read as conventional hitch2WD2,000 lbsp. 345

Common questions

Which 2017 Nissan NV Cargo engine tows the most?

VK56VD, at up to 9,400 lbs. Next is VQ40DE at up to 2,000 lbs.

What does a 2017 Nissan NV Cargo need to tow 9,400 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Class IV hitch.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2017 Nissan NV Cargo Owner's Manual. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2017 Nissan NV Cargo

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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