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Privacy PolicyCompare Australian tow vehicles by braked towing capacity. Browse verified specifications by exact model year and variant, with no fixed model-year cutoff.
When choosing a tow vehicle in Australia, braked towing capacity is the headline figure — but it’s only part of the picture. GVM, GCM, payload, towball download limit and axle loads all determine whether a vehicle can safely and legally tow a given trailer. This guide explains what to look for and how to compare vehicles using verified specification data.
The applicable limit for a trailer with its own braking system. Match it to your actual loaded trailer and the fitted towing equipment; a larger headline rating alone does not establish suitability.
GVM minus kerb weight. Must accommodate passengers, accessories, cargo and towball download.
Compare the actual loaded combination with the applicable GCM limit. Count towball load once; ratings and actual measured masses are different quantities.
Popular Australian tow vehicles with 3,000 kg+ braked towing capacity include the Ford Ranger, Toyota LandCruiser 300, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and Mitsubishi Triton. Each is available in multiple variants with different tow ratings, so always check the specific grade, drivetrain and transmission.
A vehicle with a 3,500 kg tow rating isn’t automatically suitable for every 3,500 kg trailer. You also need to check:
Fictional example: a loaded vehicle weighs 2,900 kg before coupling, and the loaded trailer weighs 3,000 kg including 250 kg on the ball. With a conventional coupling, the vehicle axles together carry 3,150 kg and the trailer axles carry 2,750 kg: the combination is 5,900 kg. If the applicable GCM is 6,000 kg, the arithmetic margin is 100 kg. Adding 3,150 kg and 3,000 kg would count the ball load twice.
This example does not establish suitability: GVM, individual axle loads, trailer limits, towbar and coupling limits, braking requirements and manufacturer conditions still need checking. Unknown axle loads remain unknown. Use actual weighing and the exact variant's applicable documentation.
Definitions checked 14 October 2026 against Transport WA's GVM and GCM definitions. Modification approvals vary by jurisdiction.
Compare exact year and variant, then collect loaded masses with the free measurement worksheet. For supplied vehicle and trailer figures, the Vehicle + Caravan Assessment — $99 offers automated combination guidance. For accessories, modifications and broader purchase planning, choose the Complete Vehicle Build Assessment — $149. Prices are AUD.
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Specifications are compiled from Australian-market manufacturer publications and authoritative reference material, organised by model year and configuration.
Read-only from the ClearPath verified vehicle database. Model year and variant are shown for each entry.
| Variant | Years | Body | Fuel | Trans | Drive | Engine | Tow (kg) | GVM (kg) | GCM (kg) | Payload (kg) | Towball (kg) | Kerb (kg) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1005Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2045 | Verified | |
| 2020 | extra_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3100 | 5850 | 1045Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2055 | Verified | |
| 2020 | extra_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3100 | 5850 | 1195Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1905 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | petrol | manual | rwd | 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol | 2500 | 2780 | 5250 | 1035Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 250 | 1745 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | rwd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 3100 | 5650 | 1155Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1945 | Verified | |
| 2020 | extra_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1150Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1900 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 980Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2070 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | rwd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 2980 | 5650 | 1050Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1930 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | rwd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 2980 | 5650 | 1040Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1940 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 995Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2055 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1005Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2045 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 995Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2055 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1105Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1945 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1085Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1965 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1275Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1775 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1250Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1800 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | petrol | manual | rwd | 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol | 2500 | 2700 | 5200 | 1225Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 250 | 1475 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | petrol | automatic | rwd | 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol | 2500 | 2700 | 5200 | 1210Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 250 | 1490 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1125Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1925 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | diesel | manual | rwd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 2900 | 5650 | 1260Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1640 | Verified | |
| 2020 | single_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1250Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1800 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 1085Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1965 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | petrol | automatic | rwd | 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol | 2500 | 2780 | 5250 | 1025Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 250 | 1755 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 990Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2060 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | automatic | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3050 | 5850 | 995Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 2055 | Verified | |
| 2020 | extra_cab | diesel | automatic | rwd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 3050 | 5650 | 1130Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1920 | Verified | |
| 2020 | dual_cab | diesel | manual | rwd | 2.4L 2GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 2800 | 3100 | 5650 | 1160Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 280 | 1940 | Verified | |
| 2020 | extra_cab | diesel | manual | 4wd | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel | 3500 | 3100 | 5850 | 1200Calculated from verified GVM minus verified kerb mass | 350 | 1900 | Verified |
Specifications are compiled from Australian-market manufacturer publications and authoritative reference material, organised by model year and configuration.