2013 Freightliner Sprinter towing capacity
The 2013 Freightliner Sprinter is published in 23 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,000 to 7,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,500 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended w/170" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 6,164 | — |
| Standard w/144" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 7,500 | — | 5,626 | — |
| Standard w/170" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 7,500 | — | 6,021 | — |
| High Roof Extended w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,677 | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,124 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,545 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,390 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,865 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,739 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 6,182 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| High Roof Extended w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,677 | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,124 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,545 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,390 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,865 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| Standard Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 5,739 | — |
| High Roof w/170" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | 6,182 | — |
| High Roof w/144" WB Van 3D | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl 3.0L | 188 | 325 | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
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.
Other 2013 Freightliner models
The rest of Freightliner's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Cargo | 7,500 |
| 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Cargo | 5,000 |
| 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew | 5,000 |
| 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Passenger | 5,000 |
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.