Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 360)

Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame.
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
:
Anchorage points
;
Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches installed at the factory,
the overhang dimension including protective
covering is 35.2 in (895 mm).
Trailer loads
G 550
G 63 AMG
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
1653 lbs
(750 kg)
Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum
gradient-climbing
capability of 12% from a
standstill)
7000 lbs
(3175 kg)
Permissible rear axle
load when towing a
trailer (the drawbar
noseweight is not
included in the towing
weight)
4188 lbs
(1900 kg)
Trailer drawbar noseweight
Number
of
passeng
ers each
weighin
g
150 lbs
(68 kg)
Seat
occupa
ncy
Trunk
load
Maximu
m
drawbar
nosewei
ght
2 Front
seats 220 lbs
(100 kg)
562 lbs
(255 kg)
3 2 front
seats
1 rear
seat
176 lbs
(80 kg)
562 lbs
(255 kg)
4 2 front
seats
2 rear
seats
132 lbs
(60 kg)
456 lbs
(207 kg)
5 2 front
seats
3 rear
seats
0 lbs
(0 kg)
423 lbs
(192 kg)
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Trailer tow hitch
Technical data