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What can the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder tow?

Yes, up to

6,000 lb

Trailer types that fit
10 of 26
80% of the rating
4,800 lb
Owner margin, not a maker limit
Top trim
S 2WD

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,291 lb under the rating.

Trailer
Bowrider on trailer, 18-22 ft: 4,709 lb loaded.
Tow rating
6,000 lb. 78% used.
Payload
Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Checks

Checks for this trailer and trim
CheckNumbers
Tow rating
Pass
4,709 lb loaded. Rating 6,000 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 1,291 lb.
80% of the rating
Pass
Up to 4,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload
Not known
Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict.
Hitch needed
Info
Class III, up to 8,000 lb.
Frontal area
Not known
Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: S 2WD.

Every trim

8 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.

Source marks: one source

Every rated trim against this trailer
TrimTow ratingShare of ratingResult
S 2WD6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
4x4 S6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
FWD SV6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
SV 4WD6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
FWD SL6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
SL 4WD6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
FWD Platinum6,000 lb78%Tow rating only
Platinum 4WD6,000 lb78%Tow rating only

Sources for this check

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. This weight was not confirmed on the maker page. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

What this cannot tell you

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

How values are checked