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2009 Nissan Titan towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 6,500 – 7,400 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 2009 Nissan Titan tow?
Across 50 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Nissan Titan towing capacity ranges from 6,500 lbs to 7,400 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Nissan Titan can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 7,400 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 50 of 50
Highest-rated example: SE · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 7,400 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XE w/FFV A5) · 4x2 — 6,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 Nissan Titan. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 2,063 lbs |
| SE | King Cab | 4x2 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 2,013 lbs |
| SE | King Cab | 4x4 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| SE w/FFV | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 2,063 lbs |
| SE w/FFV | King Cab | 4x2 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 2,013 lbs |
| SE w/FFV | King Cab | 4x4 | — | 2.94 | 7,400 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| PRO-4X | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.36 | 7,300 lbs | 1,914 lbs |
| PRO-4X w/FFV | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.36 | 7,300 lbs | 1,914 lbs |
| SE | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 2.94 | 7,300 lbs | 1,914 lbs |
| SE w/FFV | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 2.94 | 7,300 lbs | 1,914 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2009 Nissan Titan 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 6,500 – 7,400 lbs (median 7,100 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
2009 Nissan Titan 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,500 – 7,400 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 28 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2009 Nissan Titan Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,500 – 7,400 lbs (28 configurations).
2009 Nissan Titan King Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,500 – 7,400 lbs (22 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 44 |
| 3.36 | 7,000 – 7,300 lbs | 6 |
2009 Nissan Titan 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: 1,582 – 2,063 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 50
Highest-payload configurations
- SE · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,063 lbs
- SE w/FFV · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,063 lbs
- LE · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,063 lbs
- LE w/FFV · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,063 lbs
- XE · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 2,063 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 Nissan Titan 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 | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 22 |
| 4x4 | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 28 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 28 |
| King Cab | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 22 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.94 | 6,500 – 7,400 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 44 |
| 3.36 | 7,000 – 7,300 lbs | 7,200 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
- Axle ratios: 2.94, 3.36
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, King Cab
- Published towing range: 6,500 – 7,400 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,063 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE 4x2 King Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,023 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,267 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,063 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,023 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,400 lbs | 5,267 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,300 lbs | 5,338 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 139.8 |
| PRO-4X w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,300 lbs | 5,338 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 139.8 |
| SE 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,300 lbs | 5,311 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,300 lbs | 5,311 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE 4x2 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,206 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,489 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,206 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,489 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,297 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 139.8 |
| PRO-4X w/FFV 4x4 King Cab SWB | 7,200 lbs | 5,297 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 139.8 |
| LE 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,063 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,063 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| SE 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,371 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE 4x2 King Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,294 lbs | 1,725 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE 4x4 King Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,570 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,371 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,294 lbs | 1,725 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab LWB | 7,100 lbs | 5,570 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| LE 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,492 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| LE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,492 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,673 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 159.5 |
| PRO-4X w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,673 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 3.36 | 159.5 |
| SE 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,627 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| SE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 7,000 lbs | 5,627 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| LE 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 6,800 lbs | 5,553 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| LE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 6,800 lbs | 5,553 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| LE 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 6,700 lbs | 5,818 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| LE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 6,700 lbs | 5,818 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,339 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,038 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE 4x2 King Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,275 lbs | 1,725 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE 4x2 King Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 4,987 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,619 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,286 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE 4x4 King Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,550 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE 4x4 King Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,231 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE w/FFV 4x2 Crew Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,339 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,275 lbs | 1,725 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE w/FFV 4x2 King Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 4,987 lbs | 2,013 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,619 lbs | 1,582 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE w/FFV 4x4 Crew Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,286 lbs | 1,914 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab LWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,550 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 159.5 |
| XE w/FFV 4x4 King Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,231 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
| XE w/FFV A5) 4x2 Crew Cab SWB | 6,500 lbs | 5,038 lbs | 2,063 lbs | 317 | 386 | 2.94 | 139.8 |
* 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.