Thread: Towing with a Puma 110

Originally Posted by Baytown

Thanks for the informed advice fellas. I just found out I have to have a total knee replacement on BOTH my knees next week (17 Feb) so the Landy purchase will have to wait a month or two (unless I get a mate to pick up the new vehicle for me).
27 years in the military will do that to you, and Im only 52!
I'll spend the time laid up researching available vehicles. I can buy a new Discovery from Cairns LR for around $82K for the S.
A 2013-14 110 can be had for $50 ish so that leaves a bit for modifications.
Thanks again all, and please bear with me if I have more questions.
Best wishes all.
Ken

Would your knee replacements mean an auto would be better for you?

Hi Mick.
I was actually wondering the same thing. Im pretty knocked about, so that is the main reason that the Discovery is still in my purchase desisions ( of course, its a brilliant vehicle, just a lot of money to scratch in the bush).
Ken

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I am genuinely amazed at the towing capability of the Puma.

It's towed a few cars now and performed well.
Average fuel 15/100 while doing it.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Your rear suspension has hardly dropped at all. Yes, I realize the trailer is twin axle, so better balanced.
Is the rear suspension standard or have you fitted airbags?


Back to the question and I think it can safely be said both the Defender and the Disco would easily tow a two-tonne van, no worries. They are both superb towing vehicles. The Defender's six-speed manual gearing makes up for its relatively small engine size. Once you're rolling, there is always a gear for every situation, just keep the revs in the 2-3000 range and its fine.


Our camper trailer only weighs about 11-1200 kg. fully loaded, so half what is being asked, but towing it is not a problem.

All the suspension is 3 years old and stock, previous owner towed with it also.
I have the inside gosiip on this one as the the wife pays the rego..