Payload comes first
Trailer tongue or pin weight is carried by the truck and consumes payload.
DIESEL TRUCK TOOL
Diesel Truck Towing Capacity Calculator
Work through the exact configuration and payload questions that determine whether a truck and trailer fit.
Configuration inputs
Maximum is not universal
Advertised maximums usually describe a specific best-case configuration.
No calculator replaces labels
Use the truck certification labels, owner manual and manufacturer towing guide for the exact model year.