Mazda BT-50 Towing Specifications Australia

The Mazda BT-50 is a popular Australian dual-cab ute offering up to 3,500 kg braked towing capacity on selected 4×4 variants. Sharing its platform with the Isuzu D-Max in the current generation, the BT-50 offers similar towing capability with Mazda’s own styling and feature packaging.

BT-50 generations

• Previous generation (2016–2020): 3.2L five-cylinder diesel with up to 3,500 kg braked towing on 4×4 variants.
• Current generation (2021–current): 3.0L four-cylinder diesel (shared with D-Max). GT, Thunder and special editions maintain 3,500 kg on 4×4 grades.

BT-50 towing specifications to verify

• • Braked tow capacity — up to 3,500 kg on 4×4 variants; lower on 4×2
• • GVM — typically around 2,950 kg
• • GCM — typically around 6,000 kg
• • Towball download — typically 350 kg maximum
• • Payload — varies by grade; thunder and GT editions may have different accessory payloads

Comparing the BT-50 with other utes

The BT-50 competes directly with the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Mitsubishi Triton. While tow capacity is similar across the segment at 3,500 kg for 4×4 dual-cab variants, payload, GVM and GCM can differ. Use the vehicle comparison tool to see side-by-side differences.

Specifications are compiled from Australian-market manufacturer publications and authoritative reference material, organised by model year and configuration.