2021 Freightliner Sprinter towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,500lb

3500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
Base trim: 5,000 lb.

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

Yes. 6,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 7,500 lb
80% rule: Up to 6,000 lb
Margin: 1,500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 105% of 5,732 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 7,500 lb
80% of the rating: 6,000 lb
Hitch class at max: III, up to 8,000 lb

What it can pull at 6,000 lb
Trailer	Loaded weight	Fits
Teardrop camper	1,000 to 2,500 lb	Yes
Utility trailer	1,000 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Pop-up camper	1,500 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Boat on a trailer	2,000 to 6,000 lb	Yes
Small travel trailer	3,000 to 5,000 lb	Yes
Mid-size travel trailer	5,000 to 7,500 lb	Some, up to 6,000 lb
Car on a car hauler	5,500 to 7,500 lb	Some, up to 6,000 lb
Large travel trailer	7,500 to 10,000 lb	No
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	No

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,500 lb: 3500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD.

2021 Freightliner Sprinter tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
3500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	N/A	N/A	5,732 lb	N/A
3500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	3,716 lb	9,911 lb	6,195 lb	N/A
4500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	N/A	N/A	5,732 lb	N/A
4500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	5,919 lb	12,136 lb	6,217 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	N/A	N/A	5,776 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	4,135 lb	9,911 lb	5,776 lb	N/A
4500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	N/A	N/A	5,776 lb	N/A
4500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	6,338 lb	12,136 lb	5,798 lb	N/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	N/A	N/A	5,776 lb	N/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	5,276 lb	11,052 lb	5,776 lb	N/A
3500 Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	4,179 lb	9,900 lb	5,721 lb	N/A
4500 Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	6,382 lb	12,125 lb	5,743 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	4,565 lb	9,911 lb	5,346 lb	N/A
4500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	6,768 lb	12,135 lb	5,367 lb	N/A
3500XD Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	5,706 lb	11,052 lb	5,346 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	7,500 lb	4,058 lb	9,955 lb	5,897 lb	N/A
2500 Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	5,732 lb	N/A
2500 Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	2,759 lb	8,480 lb	5,721 lb	N/A
1500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,942 lb	8,638 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
2500 Cargo High Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	5,010 lb	N/A
2500 Cargo High Roof w/170" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,836 lb	9,050 lb	5,214 lb	N/A
3500 XD Crew High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	5,732 lb	N/A
3500 XD Crew High Roof w/170" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	6,184 lb	N/A
2500 Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,143 lb	8,423 lb	5,280 lb	N/A
1500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,942 lb	8,638 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
1500 Passenger High Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,494 lb	8,190 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
2500 Cargo Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	4,244 lb	9,050 lb	4,806 lb	N/A
2500 Passenger High Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	5,776 lb	N/A
3500 XD Crew Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	N/A	N/A	5,710 lb	N/A
1500 Passenger Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,494 lb	8,190 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
2500 Passenger Standard Roof w/144" WB RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,252 lb	9,160 lb	5,908 lb	N/A
2500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD	2.0L 4cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	3,726 lb	9,171 lb	5,445 lb	N/A
4500 Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	6,261 lb	12,191 lb	5,930 lb	N/A
3500XD Cargo High Roof Extended w/170" WB Extended RWD	3.0L 6cyl	RWD	5,000 lb	5,188 lb	11,085 lb	5,897 lb	N/A

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2021. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2021: 7,500 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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