Weight Compatibility of Motorcycle Carrier with Front-Mount Hitch on 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD

Published 10/13/2016

Question:

Dear Sir/Madam: I have a 2015 GMC 2500HD 4 x 4 Crew Cab truck with the Duramax Diesel engine. I have the Curt front hitch mounted and use it to help steer our 19 foot Jayco trailer into tight parking places. I would like to ask if your Rage Power Sport Carrier MX 600 would work on my front hitch to carrier a Yamaha XT250 Motorcycle. The XT250 weighs 290 pounds. Please forward any information or recommendations. Thanks again, keep up the great articles and products.

asked by: Howard R

Helpful Expert Reply:

The front-mount Curt hitch that fits your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4X4 is part # C31071 and this has a 500-lb vertical load limit. This means the combined weight of your 290-lb Yamaha motorcycle plus the weight of the chosen hitch-mount carrier together cannot exceed the hitch rating. The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 weighs about 58-lbs and will allow your total weight load to remain well within the hitch capacity.

It is important to keep in mind that a front-of-vehicle cargo load like the Yamaha bike and Rage carrier will have the potential to block some airflow to the engine's cooling system, to block your headlights and/or to interfere with your view of the road. These are all important safety considerations. I suggest you check with your local highway authority since regulations on such matters can vary among states/provinces.

expert reply by: Adam R