2016 Nissan Titan towing capacity
Up to 12,313 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: S, Diesel engine, S 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch, Diesel engine, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 9,721 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating12,313 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 9,721 lbs.
The sources disagree or need explaining. For 2016 Nissan sold only the heavier Titan XD, and the owner's manual calls it simply Titan. These figures are for that truck, which is why they are higher than the 2015 and 2017 Titan.
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.
2016 Nissan Titan towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel engine | 12,313 lbs | 11,827 lbs | 16 |
| Gasoline engine | 11,269 lbs | 11,380 lbs | 16 |
2016 Nissan Titan towing capacity chart
All 32 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)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Diesel engine, S 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column S 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,231.3 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 12,313.1 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| SV, Diesel engine, SV 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SV 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,216.5 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 12,164.4 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| S, Diesel engine, S 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column S 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,203.7 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 12,036.7 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| SL, Diesel engine, SL 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SL 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,192.9 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 11,928.5 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| SV, Diesel engine, SV 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SV 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,188.7 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 11,888.0 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| Platinum, Diesel engine, Platinum 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Platinum 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,183.9 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 11,837.9 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| Pro4X, Diesel engine, Pro4X 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Pro4X 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,178.4 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 11,783.5 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| SL, Diesel engine, SL 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SL 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,165.1 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 11,652.1 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 | |
| Platinum, Diesel engine, Platinum 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Platinum 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,062.4 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 10,623.4 lbs | 19,450 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 539 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Gasoline engine, S 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column S 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,127 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 11,269.8 lbs | 17,700 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| SV, Gasoline engine, SV 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SV 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,112 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 11,121.1 lbs | 17,700 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| S, Gasoline engine, S 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column S 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,099.9 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 10,998.7 lbs | 17,700 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| SV, Gasoline engine, SV 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SV 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,184.9 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). | 4WD | 10,850 lbs | 17,700 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| Pro4X, Gasoline engine, Pro4X 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Pro4X 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,074.5 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 10,746.2 lbs | 17,700 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| SL, Gasoline engine, SL 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SL 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,008.8 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). | 2WD | 10,088 lbs | 16,900 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| Platinum, Gasoline engine, Platinum 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Platinum 2WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 1,000.5 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 10,004.7 lbs | 16,900 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| SL, Gasoline engine, SL 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column SL 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 981.3 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 9,812.5 lbs | 16,900 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 | |
| Platinum, Gasoline engine, Platinum 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column Platinum 4WD; 'Maximum Tongue load' 972.2 lb as printed; 'Maximum King pin load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch (weight-distributing Class 4, conventional). The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 9,721.9 lbs | 16,900 lbs | weight-distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 540 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV, Diesel engine, SV 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SV 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,774.3 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 11,827.8 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| SV, Diesel engine, SV 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SV 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,687.8 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 11,252.2 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| Pro4X, Diesel engine, Pro4X 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Pro4X 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,553.4 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 10,555.7 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| SL, Diesel engine, SL 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SL 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,538.4 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 10,255.9 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| SL, Diesel engine, SL 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SL 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,451.7 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 9,678.3 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| Platinum, Diesel engine, Platinum 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Platinum 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,447.8 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 9,651.8 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 | |
| Platinum, Diesel engine, Platinum 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Platinum 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,321.2 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed once in a cell spanning all columns; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 8,807.5 lbs | 19,450 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 539 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV, Gasoline engine, SV 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SV 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,707 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. | 2WD | 11,380 lbs | 17,700 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| SV, Gasoline engine, SV 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SV 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,666.3 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. | 4WD | 11,109 lbs | 17,700 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| Pro4X, Gasoline engine, Pro4X 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Pro4X 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,650.8 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 11,005.1 lbs | 17,700 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| SL, Gasoline engine, SL 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SL 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,552.1 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. | 2WD | 10,347 lbs | 16,900 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| Platinum, Gasoline engine, Platinum 2WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Platinum 2WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,539.5 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 2WD | 10,263.6 lbs | 16,900 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| SL, Gasoline engine, SL 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column SL 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,510.8 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 10,071.5 lbs | 16,900 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 | |
| Platinum, Gasoline engine, Platinum 4WD, Gooseneck Hitchtable 'Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch', column Platinum 4WD; 'Maximum King pin load' 1,497.2 lb; 'Maximum Tongue load' is printed as a dash; GCWR is printed per column; the table heading names the hitch. The towing figure is printed with a decimal; max_trailer_lbs keeps the whole pounds only, the raw string has the full figure. | 4WD | 9,980.9 lbs | 16,900 lbs | gooseneck hitch | p. 540 |
Common questions
Which 2016 Nissan Titan engine tows the most?
Diesel engine, at up to 12,313 lbs. Next is Gasoline engine at up to 11,269 lbs.
What does a 2016 Nissan Titan need to tow 12,313 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing Class 4 hitch.
Can a 2016 Nissan Titan tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 11,827 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2016 Nissan Titan 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 2016 Nissan Titan
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Nissan Titan configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Weight-distributing hitch, listed for 18 of 32 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Gooseneck hitch, listed for 14 of 32 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Nissan Titan. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Nissan Titan. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2016 Nissan Titan Owner's Manual, Nissan. Owner's manual. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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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