Ford Ranger towing capacity, GVM, GCM and payload (2026.50MY)

Every variant's published towing and mass figures, plus what they mean once you hitch up.

Short answerEvery Ford Ranger variant listed has a braked towing capacity of 2,500 to 3,500 kg, a GCM of 5,400 to 6,400 kg and a GVM of 3,150 to 3,350 kg, according to Ford's 2026.50MY specifications. Payload is 753 to 1,412 kg before towing. Tow the full braked capacity and, once the GCM and a 10% towball download are counted, only 493 to 962 kg is left for accessories, people and gear.

Ford Ranger towing figures by variant

From the Ford Ranger 2026.50MY specifications brochure. Masses in kg. Choose Check to load a variant into the towing calculator.

VariantKerbGVMGCMBraked towingPayloadPayload left at full tow*
XL, 4x2, Single Cab-Chassis, 2.0L turbo-diesel1,7383,1506,2003,5001,412962Check
XL, 4x2, Super Cab-Chassis, 2.0L turbo-diesel1,8503,2006,2003,5001,350850Check
XL, 4x2, Double Cab Pick-Up, 2.0L turbo-diesel2,0303,2006,2003,5001,170670Check
XLT, 4x2, Double Cab Pick-Up, 2.0L turbo-diesel2,0923,2006,2003,5001,108608Check
XL, 4x4, Single Cab-Chassis, 2.0L turbo-diesel1,8343,1506,2003,5001,316866Check
XL, 4x4, Single Cab-Chassis, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel1,9253,2306,4003,5001,305955Check
XL, 4x4, Super Cab-Chassis, 2.0L turbo-diesel1,9463,2506,2003,5001,304754Check
XL, 4x4, Super Cab-Chassis, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,0343,3506,4003,5001,316866Check
XL, 4x4, Double Cab-Chassis, 2.0L turbo-diesel2,0143,2506,2003,5001,236686Check
XL, 4x4, Double Cab-Chassis, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,1033,3506,4003,5001,247797Check
XL, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 2.0L turbo-diesel2,1263,2506,2003,5001,124574Check
XL, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,2153,3506,4003,5001,135685Check
XLS, 4x4, Double Cab-Chassis, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,1073,3506,4003,5001,243793Check
Black Edition, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 2.0L turbo-diesel2,1903,2506,2003,5001,060510Check
Black Edition, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,2543,3506,4003,5001,096646Check
XLT, 4x4, Super Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,2153,3506,4003,5001,135685Check
XLT, 4x4, Double Cab-Chassis, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,1243,3506,4003,5001,226776Check
XLT, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,2513,3506,4003,5001,099649Check
Wolftrak, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,2953,3506,4003,5001,055605Check
Tremor, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,3173,3506,4003,5001,033583Check
Wildtrak, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,3313,3506,4003,5001,019569Check
Platinum, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel2,3693,3506,4003,500981531Check
Raptor, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol2,4073,1605,4002,500753493Check

* What the vehicle can carry above its kerb weight while towing its full braked capacity: the lower of GCM minus braked towing, and GVM minus a 10% towball download, minus kerb weight. Figures copied 12 October 2026.

Worked example: Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel

The Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel weighs 2,251 kg at kerb, has a 3,350 kg GVM and a 6,400 kg GCM, and is rated to tow 3,500 kg braked.

  • GCM: to tow 3,500 kg, the loaded vehicle can weigh no more than 6,400 − 3,500 = 2,900 kg.
  • GVM: with 350 kg on the towball (10% of the trailer), the vehicle can weigh no more than 3,350 − 350 = 3,000 kg before hitching.
  • The lower figure, 2,900 kg, leaves 649 kg above kerb weight for the towbar, accessories, passengers and gear.

GVM plus braked towing is 3,350 + 3,500 = 6,850 kg, which is 450 kg more than the GCM. You can't load this variant to its GVM and tow its full rating at the same time.

How much it can tow as you load it

Added to kerb weightLoaded vehicleHeaviest trailer
300 kg2,551 kg3,500 kg
500 kg2,751 kg3,500 kg
700 kg2,951 kg3,449 kg
900 kg3,151 kg1,990 kg

The heaviest trailer is the lowest of the braked towing capacity, GCM minus the loaded vehicle, and the GVM room left divided by a 10% towball download. Use how much can I tow with your own weights and towball percentage.

23 of the 23 variants listed have a GVM plus towing capacity higher than their GCM. Our guide on why a 3,500 kg towing capacity often isn't 3,500 kg explains what that means.

Notes from Ford

  • Ford's kerb weights are with a full tank and the lightest orderable combination of factory equipment. Cab-chassis kerb weights don't include a tray.
  • Ford's specifications brochure doesn't list the maximum towball download. Check your owner's manual.
  • Ford says the maximum braked towing capacity applies with a Genuine Ford tow pack, standard on some grades and optional on others.
  • Ford's figures are approximate and subject to individual vehicle variances. Ford recommends weighing the vehicle before and after adding load or accessories.

Common questions

What is the Ford Ranger's towing capacity?
Ford lists a braked towing capacity of 2,500 to 3,500 kg across the variants on this page. The real limit for your vehicle also depends on its GCM and how heavily it's loaded.
What is the Ford Ranger's GCM?
5,400 to 6,400 kg, depending on the variant, according to Ford's 2026.50MY specifications. GCM is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together.
How much payload does the Ford Ranger have?
GVM minus kerb weight gives 753 to 1,412 kg, depending on the variant. Accessories, people, gear and towball download all come out of that.
Can a Ford Ranger tow 3,500 kg fully loaded?
Usually not. To tow its full braked capacity, the Ford Ranger XLT, 4x4, Double Cab Pick-Up, 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel must weigh no more than 2,900 kg loaded, which leaves 649 kg above its kerb weight for everything you add.
What is the Ford Ranger's maximum towball download?
Ford's specifications brochure doesn't list the maximum towball download. Check your owner's manual.

Source

Your own vehicle's plate wins. Figures change between model years and with options, GVM upgrades and accessories. Check your vehicle's compliance plate and owner's manual, and weigh the loaded rig at a public weighbridge. Spotted a figure that doesn't match Ford's documents? Tell us.