First trip in my new surf. Done.

[joe112]

Trailer has no brakes (Unbraked Trailer)
■Maximum 750kg gross trailer weight or half the towing vehicle's kerb weight - whichever is less.

Trailer has brakes (Braked Trailer)
■Maximum 3500kg gross trailer weight.


http://www.parkers.co.uk/company-car...rchive/Towing/

[joe112]

From What i understand most of the other laws relate to licence type and when test was passed. I've towed all sorts of stuff with a 2.4 surf over the years and never had a problem - and yes I've been stopped many times!

[Surf01]

Here is a link to some specifications regarding weight. See http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/downloads.htm
Seems I may have been right on towing weights and a 2.4 cannot tow m ore than 1500kg. Here are the specs from the Oz site thanks to Dannyboy;
HILUX SURF 2.4 Litre General Vehicle Specifications

Fuel Capacity 65 Litres

Towing Capacity 1500 kg (with trailer brakes)

LN130 1985 - 1993 2.4Litre Turbo Diesel
97HP @ 3800rpm
240NM @ 2400rpm

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE - sump capcity 7 Litres (With oil filter)

COOLING SYSTEM Oil Type :
- Capacity - 9 Litres

MANUAL TRANS Oil Type :
- Capacity - 3.9 litres

AUTO TRANS Oil Type :
- Capacity - 6.5 Litres (Dry Fill)
- Capacity - 1.2 Litres (Drain and Refill)

TRANSFER CASE Oil Type :
- Capacity - 1.1 Litres

FRONT DIFF Oil Type :
- 1.9 Litres
REAR DIFF Oil Type :
- Capacity - 2.2 litres

BRAKE & CLUTCH - DOT 3 type

ENGINE FIRING 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

IDLE SPEED - Manual - 700rpm
- Auto - 800rpm
- Aircon Idle Up - 950rpm

[Surf01]

From the PDFs on roughtrax website:

KZN185
Towing capacity 2500 kg (with trailer brakes)
Horsepower 1KZTE engine 130 HP @ 3600 rpm
Gross vehicle weight 1850 kg

KZN130
Towing capacity 1500 kg (with trailer brakes) Please check with towbar manufacturer
Horsepower 1KZTE engine 130 HP @ 3600 rpm
Gross vehicle weight (is BLANK)

LN130
Towing capacity 1500 kg (with trailer brakes)
Horsepower 2LT engine 97 HP @ 3800 rpm
Gross vehicle weight (is BLANK)

[markjd]

wow lots of different opinions and facts and figures. i was always of the opinion towing weight as a guide line can not exceed the weight of the towing vehicle, but thats just me no facts to back it up lol.

I will keep pulling the horses with my surf as the previous owner has for 5 years previously. but thanks for all the info

[markjd]

Just looked into the average weight of the cobs I tow round and there only around half a ton so am happy to tow the two round shouldn't be more than a ton and half

[shokenore]

Just looked into the average weight of the cobs I tow round and there only around half a ton so am happy to tow the two round shouldn't be more than a ton and half

Is that a ton or tonne ?

[markjd]

Is that a ton or tonne ?

It's a 1000kg !

[Sancho]

wow lots of different opinions and facts and figures. i was always of the opinion towing weight as a guide line can not exceed the weight of the towing vehicle, but thats just me no facts to back it up lol.

I will keep pulling the horses with my surf as the previous owner has for 5 years previously. but thanks for all the info

I agree with you but...

[shokenore]

It's a 1000kg !

So you are referring to a Metric Tonne

[s car go]

From the PDFs on roughtrax website:

KZN185
Towing capacity 2500 kg (with trailer brakes)
Horsepower 1KZTE engine 130 HP @ 3600 rpm
Gross vehicle weight 1850 kg

KZN130
Towing capacity 1500 kg (with trailer brakes) Please check with towbar manufacturer
Horsepower 1KZTE engine 130 HP @ 3600 rpm
Gross vehicle weight (is BLANK)

LN130
Towing capacity 1500 kg (with trailer brakes)
Horsepower 2LT engine 97 HP @ 3800 rpm
Gross vehicle weight (is BLANK)

The info you have given is wrong and mis leading!!
The nearest thing to the Surf is the 4 Runner,which is plated and rated.I know this,because I've had a Runner,and my Surf is now plated as part of it's registration process in France.

The Towing Capacity is 2200 KG's

As I quoted before

Front axel 1260 KG
Rear axle 1460 KG
Fully Loaded 2510 KG
GWT 4710 KG

These are not figures I've found on the internet,or got from a mate,they have come from under my bonnet,from a plate stamped by Toyota.
Despite the 4 Runner having a different name the model no on the VIN is still KZN130 and I see no reason why this info should not be the same for the LN130.

Regards

Mark

[Surf01]

Do you understand that we are talking about a 2.4L diesel which cannot tow more than 1500kgs?
I think that if the gross train weight is more than 3500kg then you need to obtain a B+E driving licence. This probably means that the trailer should weigh no more than 3500kg minus the vehicle gross weight.

[joe112]

[QUOTE=Surf01;770400]
I think that if the gross train weight is more than 3500kg then you need to obtain a B+E driving licence.[QUOTE]

You only need the "+E" on you licence if you passed your test after 01/01/1997 - Before that you can drive upto 7.5 tonne (7500KG) on a standard car license

[s car go]

Do you understand that we are talking about a 2.4L diesel which cannot tow more than 1500kgs?
I think that if the gross train weight is more than 3500kg then you need to obtain a B+E driving licence. This probably means that the trailer should weigh no more than 3500kg minus the vehicle gross weight.

If we are only talking 2.4 Why are you quoting infomation for the KZN130???

[Surf01]

I quoted both as both 2nd Gen are the same!