I did a search and did not come up with a post covering this question. I am just curious...why does the A/T have a higher towing capacity than the M/T? In my owners manual it says the a/t can tow 5000lbs, and the m/t is only 3500lbs. Why is that? Does it have to do with the way they are geared?

Any info is appreciated.

Onemadfool

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