Tow Chart

2018 Nissan Titan towing capacity

Up to 9,740 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Non-XD models, Single cab, Gasoline engine, 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch, Gasoline engine, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 9,230 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating9,740 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 9,230 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.

2018 Nissan Titan towing capacity chart

All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2018 Nissan Titan Gasoline engine towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Non-XD models, Single cab, Gasoline engine, 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — Single cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 2WD; Maximum Payload 1,940 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue2WD9,740 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 611
Non-XD models, Single cab, Gasoline engine, 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — Single cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 4WD; Maximum Payload 1,940 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue4WD9,550 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 611
Non-XD models, Crew cab, Gasoline engine, 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 2WD; Maximum Payload 1,590 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue2WD9,400 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 612
Non-XD models, King Cab®, Gasoline engine, 2WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — King Cab® — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 2WD; Maximum Payload 1,600 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue2WD9,400 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 612
Non-XD models, King Cab®, Gasoline engine, 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — King Cab® — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 4WD; Maximum Payload 1,630 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue4WD9,240 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 612
Non-XD models, Crew cab, Gasoline engine, 4WD, SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitchtable 'Non-XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch', column 4WD; Maximum Payload 1,610 lbs. printed in the same table; NOTE before the charts: hitch specifications are based on S and SV grade models, gooseneck specifications on SV grade models; the table heading names the hitch; footnote *3: step bumper used as a ball mount is limited to 5,000 lbs. and 500 lbs. tongue4WD9,230 lbs15,300 lbsweight-distributing Class 4 hitchp. 612

Common questions

What does a 2018 Nissan Titan need to tow 9,740 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing Class 4 hitch.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2018 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 2018 Nissan Titan

The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2018 Nissan Titan configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.

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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