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2021 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 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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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 Nissan Frontier tow?
In our dataset, 11 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 6,000 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 11 of 11
Highest-rated example: PRO-4X · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 6,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SV · 4x4 — 6,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO-4X | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,316 lbs |
| S | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,692 lbs |
| S | King Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,832 lbs |
| S | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,559 lbs |
| S | King Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,609 lbs |
| SV | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,748 lbs |
| SV | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,487 lbs |
| SV | King Cab | 4x2 | 6 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,867 lbs |
| SV | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 4.75 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,505 lbs |
| SV | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6 ft | 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 1,373 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2021 Nissan Frontier 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 5 configurations in this dataset.
2021 Nissan Frontier 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 lbs (median 6,000 lbs) across 6 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,000 lbs (7 configurations).
2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.69 | 6,000 lbs | 11 |
2021 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: 1,316 – 1,867 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 11
Highest-payload configurations
- SV · 4x2 · King Cab — 1,867 lbs
- S · 4x2 · King Cab — 1,832 lbs
- SV · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,748 lbs
- S · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 1,692 lbs
- SV · 4x4 · King Cab — 1,644 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2021 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 | 6,000 lbs | 5 |
| 4x4 | 6,000 lbs | 6 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,000 lbs | 7 |
| King Cab | 6,000 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 ft | 6,000 lbs | 5 |
| 6 ft | 6,000 lbs | 6 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, King Cab
- Bed lengths: 4.75 ft, 6 ft
- Published towing range: 6,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,696 lbs | 1,316 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,320 lbs | 1,692 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,180 lbs | 1,832 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,453 lbs | 1,559 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| S 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,403 lbs | 1,609 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,264 lbs | 1,748 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,525 lbs | 1,487 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 139.9 |
| SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,145 lbs | 1,867 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,507 lbs | 1,505 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 125.9 |
| SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,639 lbs | 1,373 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 139.9 |
| SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 4,368 lbs | 1,644 lbs | 310 | 281 | 3.69 | 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.