The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Suzuki Equator 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
Base 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB 152 171 4.08 3,500 4,690 3,686 1,004
Premium 4x2 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB 152 171 3.92 3,500 4,690 3,801 889
Sport 4x4 Extended Cab 125.9 in. WB 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,690 4,370 1,320
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB 261 281 3.13 6,300 5,730 4,248 1,482
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 139.9 in. WB 261 281 3.36 6,100 5,816 4,518 1,298
RMZ-4 4x4 Crew Cab 125.9 in. WB 261 281 3.36 6,100 5,600 4,491 1,109

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 2010

The 2010 Suzuki Equator carried a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lb. The 2011 model is rated 200 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2010 Suzuki Equator page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 Suzuki models

The rest of Suzuki's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.