2021 Cadillac Escalade towing capacity
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 8,000 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Luxury Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 8,000 | — | 5,823 | — |
| Luxury Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 8,000 | — | 5,823 | — |
| Prem Luxury Platinum SUV 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 8,000 | — | 5,823 | — |
| Sport SUV 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 8,000 | — | 5,823 | — |
| Sport Platinum Sport Utility 4D | V8, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 8,000 | — | 5,823 | — |
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 2020
The 2020 Cadillac Escalade carried a maximum tow rating of 8,300 lb. The 2021 model is rated 300 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2020 Cadillac Escalade page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2021 Cadillac models
The rest of Cadillac's 2021 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8,100 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 4,000 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT4 | 3,500 |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 3,500 |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | 1,000 |
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.