Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)*
4800 V8 (Auto)
3.42
4.10
6,700 lbs (3 039 kg)
7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)**
12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual)
3.42
4.10
4,700 lbs (2 132 kg)
5,700 lbs (2 585 kg)
10,000 lbs (4 535 kg)
11,000 lbs (4 990 kg)
5300 V8
3.42
4.10
7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)**
8,700 lbs (3 946 kg)**
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
5300 V8 w/4WS
3.42
4.10
7,300 lbs (3 311 kg)
8,300 lbs (3 765 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
** Maximum weight 7,700 lbs. (3 492 kg) for fifth-wheel or gooseneck.
K-1500 HD (4WD)*
6000 V8
3.73
4.10
7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
9,900 lbs (4 491 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
6000 V8 w/4WS
3.73
4.10
7,600 lbs (3 447 kg)
9,600 lbs (4 354 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 356 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 264 kg)
* Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs (1 133 kg)
maximum.
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
K-1500 Crew Cab (4WD)*
5300 V8
3.42
4.10
7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
8,400 lbs (3 810 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
* Fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailering is neither designed nor intended for this vehicle.
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