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Hi, I own a '97 hilux surf SSR 3.0 Turbo Diesel, do anyone know if I can tow a 7000 lbs boat? I can't find the towing capacity spec anywhere.
thanks
Think you need a Landcruiser Amazon or a Nissan Patrol for that. Both of them have a 3500lb towing limit however I have heard of them towing over 8000lbs.
The Surf would probably pull the 7000lbs but because it is not really heavy enough for that weight it would be a real handful to tow at anything over walking pace.
Think you need a Landcruiser Amazon or a Nissan Patrol for that. Both of them have a 3500lb towing limit however I have heard of them towing over 8000lbs.
The Surf would probably pull the 7000lbs but because it is not really heavy enough for that weight it would be a real handful to tow at anything over walking pace.
Cheers
LC and Patrols can tow 3500kgs yes but i think the LC engines are rated to around 6000kgs on private land without any problems.
Surfs are approx 4000lbs or 2 metric tonne (2000lbs = 1 tonne)..
Land Crusier Amazon,Isuzu Rodeo [new pickup] and the New Patrolare vehicles I know of that can pull 3500kg >7000lbs]...which I believe is the max legal limit for cars?
As much as I hate to admit it, a Discovery can tow 3.5 tonnes as standard and 7.5 tonnes with a slave brake system fitted. Looked in to it years ago when I was a disco owner.
Not sure I would like to try it though!
Towing rule of thumb for any vehicle is 85% of it's kerbside weight, maybe an exception with some of the heavier 4 x 4's. If new to towing I'd stick to it, more experienced can tow higher ratios to kerb weight but not recommended.
Nev
(new to Toyota Surf's)
Ex 4 x 4 instructor (Civil and Military)
UKAHFT Organiser
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