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Towing capacity
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Towing capacity
I'm looking for an older model 4x4 (read that as cheap-ish) to legaly tow my 3t boat to the ramp.
I thought the 70, 80, and 100 series could all tow 3.5t but was told by a 2nd hand car yard today that only 1996 and newer were rated to 3t+.
I've searched Google but not found any definate answers.
The boat weighs 3000kl fully loaded, my current 07 Hilux turbo diesel is rated to 2250kg so I'm illegal towing the boat with it.
Can anyone tell me the facts on early cruisers or make a suggestion?
Thanks
Dave
I thought the 70, 80, and 100 series could all tow 3.5t but was told by a 2nd hand car yard today that only 1996 and newer were rated to 3t+.
I've searched Google but not found any definate answers.
The boat weighs 3000kl fully loaded, my current 07 Hilux turbo diesel is rated to 2250kg so I'm illegal towing the boat with it.
Can anyone tell me the facts on early cruisers or make a suggestion?
Thanks
Dave
80 series Extra Cab - a work in progress.
I think this has been brought up before but I have a feeling all light vehicles are capped at towing 3500kg. I know in the uk 4000kg is good (my disco has this on the towing plate too) but as far as I'm aware its capped in Aus at 3500kg.ISUZUROVER wrote:A 80's range rover would be cheap and would tow it with ease. Towing capacity is around 4T (with the right trailer brakes).
Search for RUFF's posts on how nicely his rangie tows.
All a moot point though as the boat only weighs 3000kg
-Scott- wrote:Isn't it a bit early in the day to be pissed?
Dare one suggest Mitsubishi Canter or the like?
Plenty towing capacity, and similar wheelbase to a lardbruiser.
I got me this, can tow about 6 tonnes and by the time I shorten the wheelbase to the minimum listed by the manufacturer (hole for the springs etc are already in the chassis rails) and build a 7' x 10' tray it'll be the about the same length as the ole FJ45
Plenty towing capacity, and similar wheelbase to a lardbruiser.
I got me this, can tow about 6 tonnes and by the time I shorten the wheelbase to the minimum listed by the manufacturer (hole for the springs etc are already in the chassis rails) and build a 7' x 10' tray it'll be the about the same length as the ole FJ45
'03 Mazda Bravo Plus
'80 Datto 720 Ute
'77 Leyland Terrier Truck ... yes a real truck
'80 Datto 720 Ute
'77 Leyland Terrier Truck ... yes a real truck
I found this a while ago and even though it does not state boats, it is good for other towing information. You may want to check how current it is as it was a while ago I found it.
http://www.towingguide.com.au/index.html
I have a 92 Cruiser and it is only legally able to tow 2.5T
The previous owner had polyairs put in the back, and said it could be engineered for 3 - 3.5 T. I don't care as I never tow that much. I can not remember but I thought the GQ could go up to 3T or a bit more.
http://www.towingguide.com.au/index.html
I have a 92 Cruiser and it is only legally able to tow 2.5T
The previous owner had polyairs put in the back, and said it could be engineered for 3 - 3.5 T. I don't care as I never tow that much. I can not remember but I thought the GQ could go up to 3T or a bit more.
Dave, Nat, Braiden, Ethan and now Elizabeth
Bye Bye 80 Series............Hello XR6T
Bye Bye 80 Series............Hello XR6T
Could be the case. I dunno why but I've always been lead to believe that towing with light vehicles was capped at 3500kg in Australia. Never been a concern for me as I've never towed over 1500kg.KiwiBacon wrote:Is that your towing connection?stuee wrote: I think this has been brought up before but I have a feeling all light vehicles are capped at towing 3500kg.
I know over here the strongest towball I've found is 3500kg, the yanks have some bigger sizes with higher ratings.
An interesting link for everyone is a list put out by rac with all the manufacturers tow ratings for most vehicles back to about 1985 or so.
http://rac.com.au/Motoring/About-my-car ... ide07.ashx
-Scott- wrote:Isn't it a bit early in the day to be pissed?
May be, but the various states in OZ have/had a bunch of weird laws re towing. Some states used to have a rule that you couldn't tow anything heavier then the weight of the vehicle - regardless of the manufacturers towing capacity...KiwiBacon wrote:Is that your towing connection?stuee wrote: I think this has been brought up before but I have a feeling all light vehicles are capped at towing 3500kg.
I know over here the strongest towball I've found is 3500kg, the yanks have some bigger sizes with higher ratings.
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RUFF wrote:Beally STFU Your becoming a real PITA.
Iv just brought a 5.8L F150 to replace my 3L hilux and i have lost 80kg max towing weightstuee wrote:
An interesting link for everyone is a list put out by rac with all the manufacturers tow ratings for most vehicles back to about 1985 or so.
http://rac.com.au/Motoring/About-my-car ... ide07.ashx
Shane
Eddy wrote:Dare one suggest Mitsubishi Canter or the like?
Plenty towing capacity, and similar wheelbase to a lardbruiser.
I got me this, can tow about 6 tonnes and by the time I shorten the wheelbase to the minimum listed by the manufacturer (hole for the springs etc are already in the chassis rails) and build a 7' x 10' tray it'll be the about the same length as the ole FJ45
How much does that thing cost a year to register?
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