Does Stealth Hitch for 2025 BMW iX Have Same Weight Capacity as Vehicle
Updated 10/22/2026 | Published 10/21/2026
Question:
Does this legitimately tow a 6000lb load? I reads that bmw rates the ix to tow 3500 lbs. Can the bmw ix actually tow 6000 lbs?
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
Hey Chris, welcome back! So this is a great question but what ends up happening is that the hitch manufacturers like Stealth with the part # SH56SR end up designing a hitch for a vehicle and they work to try and make it as strong as possible and then they independently rate the hitch for weight and list that as the hitch's capacity. This removes the vehicle from the capacity equation for the time being but in reality since you are only as strong as your weakest component in a towing setup you end up limited by the vehicle if it is rated lower like in this case.
What were you planning on towing?
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Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Not for Towing
- 600 lbs TW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Stealth Hitches
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Chris
10/22/2026
I plan on towing an enclosed trailer. I haven't bought the trailer yet, so i don't have a specific size yet. I also saw the tongue weight of 600lbs. I thought of putting a motorcycle on a hitch carrier. The motorcycle is about 440lbs. I've done that with my x5. I don't know how the ix compares.