Check Out The 2024 Cadillac Escalade Towing Capacities
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While the Cadillac Escalade stands as the pinnacle of the Caddy lineup, underneath the luxury SUV’s exterior lies much of the capability of a pickup truck. With this in mind, here’s a breakdown on 2024 Cadillac Escalade towing capacities.
Before we begin, here’s a refresher on the Escalade’s powertrain lineup. Engine options include the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine, rated at 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque.
The GM 10-speed automatic transmission is mated to all powerplants, while both 2WD and 4WD configurations are on offer. In addition, all trim levels feature a 3.23 axle ratio.
With that taken care of, here’s the breakdown on 2024 Cadillac Escalade towing capacities.
2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade-V Towing Capacities
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | Supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Escalade | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,700 / 3,493 | 3.23 | 8,100 / 3,674 | - | - |
| Escalade with ZM11 | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,200 / 3,720 | 3.23 | 8,100 / 3,674 | - | - |
| Escalade | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,500 / 3,402 | 3.23 | 7,800 / 3,538 | - | - |
| Escalade with ZM11 | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,000 / 3,629 | 3.23 | 7,800 / 3,538 | - | - |
| Escalade-V | 4WD | - | - | - | - | 3.23 | 7,000 / 3,175 |
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV and Escalade-V ESV Towing Capacities
| Model | Drivetrain | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LM2 | Supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Escalade | 2WD | 3.23 | 7,500 / 3,402 | 3.23 | 7,900 / 3,583 | - | - |
| Escalade with ZM11 | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,000 / 3,629 | 3.23 | 7,900 / 3,583 | - | - |
| Escalade | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,300 / 3,311 | 3.23 | 7,700 / 3,493 | - | - |
| Escalade with ZM11 | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 / 3,538 | 3.23 | 7,700 / 3,493 | - | - |
| Escalade-V | 4WD | - | - | - | - | 3.23 | 7,000 / 3,175 |
It’s worth noting that the Heavy-Duty Trailering Package includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Auxiliary trailer camera (TRO)
- Two-speed electronic transfer case (NQH)
- Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (PTT)
- Trailering Assist Guidelines (THS)
As evidenced above, the maximum an Escalade is rated to pull is 8,200 pounds in the regular-wheelbase variant with 2WD and the L87 engine. Meanwhile, both the Escalade-V and Escalade-V ESV high-performance luxury SUVs are only rated for 7,000 pounds. Notably, these figures are unchanged for the 2023 Escalade.
As a reminder, the Cadillac Escalade rides on the GM T1 platform, which it shares with the Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL. Meanwhile, production of the 2024 model year kicked off in November 2023 at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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