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2021 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 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.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2021 Honda Ridgeline tow?
In our dataset, 4 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 5,000 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 4 of 4
Highest-rated example: Black · Crew Cab — 5,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Sport — 5,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Crew Cab | — | 5.3 ft | 4.33 | 5,000 lbs | 1,509 lbs |
| RTL | Crew Cab | — | 5.3 ft | 4.33 | 5,000 lbs | 1,544 lbs |
| RTL-E | Crew Cab | — | 5.3 ft | 4.33 | 5,000 lbs | 1,509 lbs |
| Sport | Crew Cab | — | 5.3 ft | 4.33 | 5,000 lbs | 1,583 lbs |
Towing capacity by cab style
2021 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.33 | 5,000 lbs | 4 |
2021 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: 1,509 – 1,583 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 4
Highest-payload configurations
- Sport · Crew Cab — 1,583 lbs
- RTL · Crew Cab — 1,544 lbs
- Black · Crew Cab — 1,509 lbs
- RTL-E · Crew Cab — 1,509 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2021 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.
Not enough grouped configuration differences to compare in this dataset.
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Edition All-Wheel Drive Crew Cab 5.3 ft. box 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,510 lbs | 1,509 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.33 | 125.2 |
| RTL All-Wheel Drive Crew Cab 5.3 ft. box 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,475 lbs | 1,544 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.33 | 125.2 |
| RTL-E All-Wheel Drive Crew Cab 5.3 ft. box 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,510 lbs | 1,509 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.33 | 125.2 |
| Sport All-Wheel Drive Crew Cab 5.3 ft. box 125.2 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,436 lbs | 1,583 lbs | 280 | 262 | 4.33 | 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.