2013 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity
The 2013 Honda Ridgeline is published in 4 configurations with a tow rating of 5,000 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT Pickup 4D 5 ft | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | 250 | 247 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,504 | — |
| RTS Pickup 4D 5 ft | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | 250 | 247 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,504 | — |
| RTL Pickup 4D 5 ft | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | 250 | 247 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,553 | — |
| Sport Pickup 4D 5 ft | V6, VTEC, 3.5 Liter | 250 | 247 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,504 | — |
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 2012
The 2012 Honda Ridgeline carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2013 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 2012 Honda Ridgeline page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2013 Honda models
The rest of Honda's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Pilot | 4,500 |
| 2013 Honda Pilot 4WD | 4,500 |
| 2013 Honda Odyssey | 3,500 |
| 2013 Honda Pilot 2WD | 2,000 |
| 2013 Honda Crosstour | 1,500 |
| 2013 Honda CR V | 1,500 |
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.