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2017 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,000 – 5,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2017 Honda Ridgeline tow?
Across 12 configurations with published ratings, 2017 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity ranges from 3,000 lbs to 5,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2017 Honda Ridgeline can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 12 of 12
Highest-rated example: Black Edition · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 5,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Sport · 4x2 — 3,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Edition | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| RT | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,580 lbs |
| RTL | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,570 lbs |
| RTL-E | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| RTL-T | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,560 lbs |
| RTS | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,580 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.25 | 5,000 lbs | 1,580 lbs |
| RT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.25 | 3,000 lbs | 1,470 lbs |
| RTL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.25 | 3,000 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
| RTL-T | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.25 | 3,000 lbs | 1,450 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2017 Honda Ridgeline 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,000 lbs (median 3,000 lbs) across 5 configurations in this dataset.
2017 Honda Ridgeline 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,000 lbs (median 5,000 lbs) across 7 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2017 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,000 – 5,000 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.25 | 3,000 – 5,000 lbs | 12 |
2017 Honda Ridgeline payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,450 – 1,580 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 12
Highest-payload configurations
- RT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,580 lbs
- RTS · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,580 lbs
- Sport · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,580 lbs
- RTL · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,570 lbs
- RTL-T · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 1,560 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2017 Honda Ridgeline dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 3,000 lbs | 5 |
| 4x4 | 5,000 lbs | 7 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Published towing range: 3,000 – 5,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Edition 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,515 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RT 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,431 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTL 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,445 lbs | 1,570 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTL-E 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,515 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTL-T 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,453 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTS 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,433 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,433 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RT 4x2 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 4,242 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTL 4x2 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 4,255 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTL-T 4x2 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 4,259 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| RTS 4x2 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 4,242 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
| Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 125.2 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 4,242 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.25 | 125.2 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.