What is the Ford Ranger's towing capacity?

The Ford Ranger has a 3,500 kg braked towing capacity and 750 kg unbraked across all 4x4 diesel variants. GCM is 6,500 kg on the V6 Wildtrak, the highest of any mid-size ute in Australia.

What is the Toyota HiLux's towing capacity?

The Toyota HiLux SR5 4x4 has a 3,500 kg braked towing capacity and 750 kg unbraked. GCM is 5,850 kg, which is 650 kg less than the Ranger V6 — a critical limit when towing heavy.

Which is better for towing a 3,000 kg+ caravan — Ranger or HiLux?

The Ford Ranger V6 has more headroom. With a 6,500 kg GCM vs the HiLux's 5,850 kg, the Ranger leaves around 500–650 kg more for payload once a 3,000 kg+ van is hitched. For lighter vans under 2,500 kg, both vehicles are comfortable.

What is GCM and why does it matter when towing?

GCM (Gross Combination Mass) is the maximum legal combined weight of your loaded vehicle plus your loaded trailer. Many towers hit GCM before they hit braked-tow capacity, especially with a HiLux and a 3,000 kg+ caravan.

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Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux: Towing Compared (2026 AU Guide)

On paper both utes tow 3,500 kg braked. In the real world — with a 3,000 kg+ caravan, a family, gear and accessories — they behave very differently. This guide is a technical breakdown of GCM, payload and what's actually left for you once the van is on the ball.