Sterling towing capacity chart by model
Tow Ratings carries towing capacity data for 1 trim configuration across 1 model of Sterling, covering the 1991 model year. The tables below list every Sterling model with its model-year range and the spread between the lightest and heaviest tow rating in that lineup. The highest tow rating recorded for any Sterling in this dataset is 1,700 lb — very light towing only.
Click any model in the list to see year-by-year tow ratings, the trim and engine combination that hits the maximum, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio. The data is split into a recent table for the last six model years and a longer table for the rest of the catalogue.
Sterling towing capacity snapshot
Across every Sterling in this dataset, the highest tow rating on record is the 1991 Sterling Sterling at 1,700 lb. That figure represents the maximum tow capacity published for any trim and hitch class of that vehicle — typically the gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups.
For the 1991 model year, Sterling's maximum towing capacity tops out at 1,700 lb averaging 1,700 lb across the lineup. The bar chart below ranks the top Sterling models of 1991 by their headline tow rating so you can spot the leader at a glance.
Across the Sterling catalogue: 1 below 5,000 lb (light-duty / passenger). The mix gives a quick read on whether the brand leans toward heavy-tow trucks or passenger vehicles whose tow rating is more of a footnote.
Recent Sterling models (1987–1991)
Recent Sterling towing capacities, 1987 model year onward. 1 model are listed with the maximum tow rating across all trims, the year range covered, and a link to the full model page. Manufacturers commonly publish multiple tow figures per truck (conventional bumper, weight-distributing, gooseneck or fifth-wheel) — the headline figure below is the maximum across all hitch classes published for that model.
| Model | Years covered | Trims | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 1991 | 1 | 1,700 |
How to read Sterling towing capacity figures
The headline tow rating for each Sterling model on this page represents the maximum tow capacity published across every trim, cab, drivetrain, and hitch class — typically the manufacturer's gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups, and the bumper-pull rating on light-duty vehicles. Manufacturers commonly publish three figures per pickup: a conventional bumper-pull rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel rating. The number you can actually tow on the road is the lowest of these three, capped further by the receiver hitch installed on your specific vehicle.
Click any Sterling model above to open the year-by-year breakdown. The model page lists every trim the source data carries separately, with the engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Use the door-jamb sticker on your specific vehicle as the final source of truth — these figures are for reference and lookup only.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.