When it comes time to tow a trailer or other heavy load, it is important to know your vehicle’s weight and towing capacity. The make and model vehicle you own will determine the amount of weight you can haul. It is vital to match the proper vehicle-type with the type of tow you need. Failure to do so can result in severe vehicular damage, trailer damages, roadway disasters, car accidents, injuries, and much more. Continue reading to learn the weight and towing capacities of some common make and model vehicles
driven today.

Industry Specifications for Towing

Depending on how they are equipped, compact trucks are generally capable of towing anywhere between 2,000 and 7,000 pounds of weight and cargo. Larger or standard size trucks are known to haul between 4 or five tons. Full-sized trucks that are equipped with upgraded engine and suspension configurations can haul much heavier loads, upwards of 6 tons or more. In order to accurately determine your vehicle’s towing capacity, simply calculate its GVW, or gross vehicle weight, and figuring the gross combination weight rating for your car or truck. This equation calculates your vehicle’s weight with the weight of your cargo, to determine which tow capacity range your tow falls in.

Many cities have public weight stations that allow you to pull your vehicle directly onto a scale, for a small fee. When determining the weight of your trailer, be sure to add the weight of the trailer tongue as well. Add both numbers together for your gross vehicle weight, then match this weight to the appropriate vehicle-type that can safely haul your cargo.

Here is a List of Popular Make and Model Vehicles that Work Great for Towing and their Weight Capacities:

• Dodge Durango = 8,950 Pounds
• Jeep Grand Cherokee = 5,000 Pounds
• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon = 3,500 Pounds
• Buick Enclave = 4,500 Pounds
• Infiniti QX56 = 8,500 Pounds
• Chevrolet Suburban 1500 = 8,400 Pounds
• Nissan Armada SUV = 9,000 Pounds
• Land/Range Rover = 7,700 Pounds
• GMC Yukon XL 2500 = 12,000 Pounds or 6 Tons
• Ford Expedition = 8,950 Pounds
• Dodge Ram 3500 = 16,000 Pounds or 8 Tons
• GMC Sierra 1500 = 9,900 Pounds
• Suburban Outback = 3,000 Pounds
• Nissan Pathfinder = 5,000 Pounds
• Porsche Cayenne = 7,716 Pounds
• Suzuki Grand Vitara = 3,000 Pounds
• Toyota 4Runner = 5,000 Pounds
• Toyota Land Cruiser = 8,500 Pounds

For more information about towing limits and weight capacities, contact a local wrecker company for professional assistance and advice. When you think you might want help towing a large load, they can provide the assistance you need at a cost you can afford.

Zore’s Towing

Call Zore’s Inc. at 317-247-8484 for prompt and professional towing services in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are highly trained, licensed, and experienced wrecker operators that have been serving the Hoosier communities for more than 75 years. We provide friendly 24 hour towing and roadside assistance services for all vehicles, water crafts, and large equipment. Call 317-247-8484 and ask about our affordable Indianapolis towing services and roadside assistance options we offer in Indiana.