2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT towing capacity
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 7,500 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Utility Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | V8, Vortec, 6.2 Liter | 403 | 417 | — | 7,500 | — | 5,971 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2009
The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT carried a maximum tow rating of 7,500 lb. The 2010 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2010 Cadillac models
The rest of Cadillac's 2010 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 8,300 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 8,300 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade AWD | 8,100 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 7,800 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD | 7,800 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2WD | 7,600 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.