2006 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity

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The Honda Ridgeline was introduced into Honda’s lineup as a compact pickup truck in 2005 and is still made today. The Ridgeline is one of the most popular compact trucks in the USA and has many features consumers expect from today’s trucks, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2006 Honda Ridgeline?

A 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.

There’s a bit more to know about the 2006 Honda Ridgeline tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.

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How Much Can The 2006 Honda Ridgeline Tow?

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.

You can always reach out to your local Honda dealership for details to confirm how much your Ridgeline can tow.

*2006 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity Chart*

You can check out our guide to Honda Ridgeline towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.

2006 Ridgeline Tow Capacity By Trim Level

There are several trim levels for the 2006 Ridgeline, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.

Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2006 Honda Ridgeline:

2006 Honda Ridgeline Trim Level	Towing Capacity
2006 Honda Ridgeline RT	5,000 pounds
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTS	5,000 pounds
2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL	5,000 pounds

2006 Honda Ridgeline Tow Capacity by Trim Level Chart

Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain

2006 Honda Ridgeline Engine Towing Specs

There is only one engine option for the 2006 Ridgeline, which is a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque.

2006 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2006 Honda Ridgeline Drivetrain Towing Specs

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline comes standard with front wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available as an option.

2006 Honda Ridgeline FWD Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2006 Honda Ridgeline AWD Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2006 Honda Ridgeline engine. Your Honda Ridgeline may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.

2006 Honda Ridgeline Payload Capacity

The maximum payload capacity of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is 1,556 pounds.

Note that the max payload capacity of your 2006 Ridgeline will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.

You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.

2006 Honda Ridgeline Tow Package

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline does not come with a towing package installed, but it is available as an add-on option.

The 2006 Ridgeline tow package includes a trailer hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, and ball mount receiver.

If you plan on towing anything with your 2006 Ridgeline, we definitely recommend getting the tow package.