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2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,000 – 6,000 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 2019 Nissan Frontier tow?
Across 20 configurations with published ratings, 2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity ranges from 3,000 lbs to 6,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2019 Nissan Frontier can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 20 of 20
Highest-rated example: Desert Runner · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 6,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SV-I4 · 4x2 — 3,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Runner | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.13 | 6,000 lbs | 1,352 lbs |
| Desert Runner | King Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 2.94 | 6,000 lbs | 1,427 lbs |
| PRO-4X | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,049 lbs |
| PRO-4X | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,049 lbs |
| PRO-4X | King Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.36 | 6,000 lbs | 1,186 lbs |
| S | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.54 | 6,000 lbs | 1,465 lbs |
| S | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.54 | 6,000 lbs | 1,465 lbs |
| S | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.36 | 6,000 lbs | 1,347 lbs |
| SL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.13 | 6,000 lbs | 1,345 lbs |
| SL | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.36 | 6,000 lbs | 1,192 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2019 Nissan Frontier 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,000 – 6,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 11 configurations in this dataset.
2019 Nissan Frontier 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 9 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,000 lbs (13 configurations).
2019 Nissan Frontier King Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 3,000 – 6,000 lbs (7 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 6,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.13 | 6,000 lbs | 5 |
| 3.36 | 6,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.54 | 6,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 4 |
| 4.08 | 3,000 lbs | 1 |
| 4.36 | 3,000 lbs | 2 |
2019 Nissan Frontier 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: 900 – 1,505 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 20
Highest-payload configurations
- SV · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,505 lbs
- S · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,465 lbs
- S · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,465 lbs
- SV · 4x2 · King Cab — 1,439 lbs
- Desert Runner · 4x2 · King Cab — 1,427 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2019 Nissan Frontier 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 – 6,000 lbs | 11 |
| 4x4 | 6,000 lbs | 9 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,000 lbs | 13 |
| King Cab | 3,000 – 6,000 lbs | 7 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 ft | 6,000 lbs | 11 |
| 6 ft | 3,000 – 6,000 lbs | 9 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 6,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.13 | 6,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 5 |
| 3.36 | 6,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.54 | 6,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 4 |
| 4.08 | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs | 1 |
| 4.36 | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs | 2 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 2.94, 3.13, 3.36, 3.54, 3.69, 4.08, 4.36
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, King Cab
- Bed lengths: 4.75 ft, 6 ft
- Published towing range: 3,000 – 6,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Runner 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,248 lbs | 1,352 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.13 | 125.9 |
| Desert Runner 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,173 lbs | 1,427 lbs | 261 | 281 | 2.94 | 125.9 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,551 lbs | 1,049 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,551 lbs | 1,049 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,414 lbs | 1,186 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.36 | 125.9 |
| S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,225 lbs | 1,465 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.54 | 125.9 |
| S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,225 lbs | 1,465 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.54 | 125.9 |
| S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,469 lbs | 1,347 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.36 | 125.9 |
| SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,385 lbs | 1,345 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.13 | 125.9 |
| SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,624 lbs | 1,192 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.36 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,225 lbs | 1,505 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.13 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,363 lbs | 1,367 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.13 | 139.9 |
| SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,150 lbs | 1,439 lbs | 261 | 281 | 2.94 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,530 lbs | 1,136 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,530 lbs | 1,136 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,581 lbs | 1,235 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.36 | 139.9 |
| SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,322 lbs | 1,368 lbs | 261 | 281 | 3.13 | 125.9 |
| S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 3,781 lbs | 900 lbs | 152 | 171 | 4.08 | 125.9 |
| SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 3,779 lbs | 920 lbs | 152 | 171 | 4.36 | 125.9 |
| SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 3,000 lbs | 3,779 lbs | 920 lbs | 152 | 171 | 4.36 | 125.9 |
* 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.