Thread: Towing Capacities

my old 89 rr was stamped at 4000kg on the towbar
cheers
blaze

There has been quite a bit of discussion on the forums about towing and ratings in Australia, and what kinds of rig are suited given weight/vehicle/distance/state regulations/etc. IIRC you are limited to 3500kg braked legally and if it weighs more I would strongly advise going for a truck.

100km is a long way to tow. There can be many places in that kind of distance where accidents can happen. I am sure any insurances would be invalidated in that case.

Alan

all rovers post series and exempting the freelanders (+maybe the LR4) can tow 4t. The towpack is usually the limiting factor.

on the towpack the biggest limit is usually the towball which usually maxes at 3500kg for a 50mm unit.

some bars are manufactured to take more but must be derated by law due to the towball (you must rate at the weakest link) ring the bars maker and find out, you may be able to get it exempted in writing providing you can prove your going to use a suitabley rated ball/pintle.

I know for the Discovery – the early D1 was 4000kg but ALL discos with ABS (~96 on) have a manufacturers spec of 3500kg and I'm sure it's the same for the Defer and RR. There is some fine print on D2s with coil rear springs which push it down even further. Check the owner’s manual – the towing limit is the lowest of; the car manufacturer specs, tow bar fitted spec and the towball used.

Over 3500kg requires 70mm towball and coupling. Over 2000kg must have brakes on all wheels operated from the driver’s cab.

If you want a rover I would check the earlier Defenders or Range Rovers for the longer wheel base, I towed 3t+ with my then old D1 and it wasn't fun...

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

all rovers post series and exempting the freelanders (+maybe the LR4) can tow 4t. The towpack is usually the limiting factor.

on the towpack the biggest limit is usually the towball which usually maxes at 3500kg for a 50mm unit.

some bars are manufactured to take more but must be derated by law due to the towball (you must rate at the weakest link) ring the bars maker and find out, you may be able to get it exempted in writing providing you can prove your going to use a suitabley rated ball/pintle.

No. quote from LR web site, I actually could not find spec for the big RR so this is for the current Defender

Defender boasts exceptional payloads and towing capability of up to 3,500kg for trailers with over-run brakes. It offers serious pulling power whether hauling trailers on and off-road, or reeling and positioning with its powerful accessory winches. Defender's stance, Traction, grip, and dependable power make it a world favourite for towing and winching.

That is the Manufacturer Spec.

If you go through Redbook you will see the vehicles pre-ABS don't list the towing cap on redBook so check the owner's man - but all the ABS models I looked at were 3500. I think you will not get a new towbar rated at 4000 so look for a car fitted with a towbar when new, I remember my old D1 had an ARB towbar that was plated 4000.

that looks like ford penmanship, I assume your talking about the puma powered deefers, In which case since I never looked that up I'm happy to be corrected.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

that looks like ford penmanship, I assume your talking about the puma powered deefers, In which case since I never looked that up I'm happy to be corrected.

Dave – what does it list in your owner’s manual? Redbook lists the 2000 TD5 Defender X-treme as 3500kg...

Originally Posted by cooper

I thought that discos and RRC had same wheelbase,unless you are talking LSE.

Very sorry - You are right. I always wanted an 94 LSE so I keep thinking the RRC is longer.