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You've come looking for the towing capacity of the Volkswagen Transporter but in this helpful guide you'll find out much more than simply how much the VW Transporter towing capacity is.
We'll cover the overall towing weights of the Transporter, the gross train weight and gross combination weight, as well as give details on the Transporter tow bar and even how you can tow with a Transporter and tow a Transporter as well.
But... we'll start with the easy stuff and the most important part of this guide, the Transporter's maximum towing capacity. This is a guide for the current Transporter, the seventh generation, which shares a platform with the Ford Transit Custom. For details on the Ford Transit Custom towing capacity check the guide.
The Volkswagen Transporter has a towing capacity of 750kg for an unbraked trailer and a maximum towing capacity of 2,800kg for a braked trailer - depending on the model.
Some variants of the Transporter have a smaller towing capacity when towing a braked trailer. These are the smaller versions of the van, called the T28 or the T30. The biggest version (the one with the highest gross vehicle weight) is the T32.
Many of the T28 versions are only rated to 2000kg, while the T30s vary based on size and engine. Similarly the T32s are mostly all rated to tow 2,800kg, but there are some versions that can only tow 2000kg.
For a full breakdown on the models scroll down to see the table.
Any of the T32 size versions of the Transporter will be your best option for towing heavy loads. These are the vans that have the maximum towing allowance of 2,800kg.
It's also best to pick a van with a more powerful engine, which is why we would recommend the 150hp version with an 8-speed automatic transmission. If you're going to be towing off-road, there's also the option of a 4Motion all-wheel-drive variant, or you can look into using a pick-up truck.
For more on the best vans for towing read our advice guide.
Yes. Absolutely, the Transporter is more than capable enough of towing a trailer behind it. It can tow a 750kg unbraked trailer or a braked trailer up to 2800kg depending on the capabilities of the individual model.
The gross train weight is the combination of vehicle, payload and trailer that the Transporter can carry with a maximum total of up to 5725kg.
Smaller versions with a gross vehicle weight of either 3- or 2.8-tonnes have a much smaller gross train weight.
The lowest gross train weight is 4800kg for the T28 version of the van. That means that it is possible to overload vans that have a lower train weight than the 5725kg max.
No, a tow bar is not standard on the price list for a Transporter, however, there is the option to specify it with one.
The tow bar preparation, option will cost around ยฃ200 with a fixed tow bar hitch costing around ยฃ550. If you want to have a powered folding tow bar fitted that will cost around ยฃ1000.
Ineos has built a vehicle designed to do the extremes, so it's little wonder that the Ineos Grenadier towing capacity is amongst the best in the business.
Designed to accomodate a multitude of different towing fittings, the Grenadier is an uncompromising worker and Ineos has created a vertical towing interface to accommodate numerous different towbar fittings.
The Grenadier can have a fixed towball, NATO pintle tow hitches, 50mm jaw and towballs and Class III NAS tow hitches, making it a really practical vehicle for towing.
It also has electronic Trailer Stability Assist and there's the option of a rear-view camera for better visibility when towing.
The Ineos Grenadier towing capacity is 3.5 tonnes or 3500kg for a braked trailer and 750kg for an unbraked trailer.
Read our guide on what is the difference between a braked and unbraked trailer.
The overall gross train weight of the Grenadier is 7 tonnes. That means that it can carry a maximum payload and still tow a 3.5-tonne trailer.
The Ineos Grenadier is a masssively capable off-roader which means it's unlikely to get stuck, but you may find that you need to use it to tow or pull something out of the mud.
It is equipped with towing eyes on all four corners which can be used to recover vehicles.
We thought you'd never ask. The Grenadier is the ultimate recovery truck thanks to the option of a 5.5-tonne rated winch system.
If that's a bit too heavy duty for you, there's also the option of a slightly lower rated removable winch kit.
The removable winch has a rating of 3.5 tonnes, which should be plenty to get the majority of vehicles out of trouble.
When it comes to towing pick-up trucks are just about the most useful commercial vehicle on the road, and the Maxus eTerron 9 towing capacity is quite exceptional.
We'll get onto the Maxus eTerron 9 and it's impressive towing ability in a moment, but first a bit of background on towing with an electric vehicle.
As we transition to electric vehicles we've got used to EVs having less towing capacity than their diesel equivalent. Initially, electric vans didn't have a towing capacity at all, but that's slowly started to change.
Now many electric vans have a respectable towing capacity that's edging closer to the ability of their internal combustion engine (ICE) siblings.
For pick-up trucks, the benchmark for towing has always been 3.5 tonnes. It's the maximum permitted towing capacity for a light commercial vehicle and therefore the figure that all manufacturers aim for.
Whether you're towing a braked or unbraked trailer, a pick-up truck is the perfect weapon but as models like the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok have been getting bigger and bigger it has made towing at full gross train weight - that's 3.5-tonnes for the vehicle and 3.5-tonnes for the trailer even harder.
Throw in the complexity of having a very heavy electric pick-up truck and that makes the prospect of towing even trickier.
The first electric pick-up truck, the Maxus T90EV does have a fairly decent towing capacity. The T90EV is able to tow up to 1,500kg for a braked trailer and 750kg for an unbraked trailer. However, its gross train weight is just 4050kg.
As a result you'll have to decided between either having a full payload or a maximum weight trailer on the hook. The Maxus T90EV towing capacity and GTW essentially means you can have a full payload and tow a small trailer up to 750kg, but if you want to tow the maximum 1500kg youโll have to sacrifice some payload.
So... that's how towing with an electric truck works, but what about the eTerron 9's towing capacity, gross train weight and other vital statistics.
Maxus eTerron 9 has a towing capacity of 3.5-tonnes, making it just as useable as a diesel pick-up truck when it comes to towing.
The instant torque of the electric motor makes the eTerron 9 an ideal truck for towing heavy trailers, caravans, plant equipment or car trailers.
You can tow a braked trailer of up to 3500kg with the eTerron 9, but it is also possible to tow an unbraked trailer of up to 750kg with the electric pick-up.
The other important number in the equation is knowing what the gross train weight (GTW) or gross train mass (GTM) as it is sometimes called is. That's because the GTW will determine how much payload you can carry and how much you can tow at the same time.
The Maxus eTerron 9 has a gross train weight of 6500kg.
That's a big improvement over the T90EV, and it makes the eTerron 9 almost completely usable for both payload and towing.
Unfortunatley you won't quite be able to use the full Maxus eTerron 9 payload capacity because the 620kg payload together with the 2880kg kerbweight, and a 3.5-tonne trailer equals 7 tonnes. You'll therefore only be able to have 120kg of payload in the rear of the truck if you plan to tow a full 3.5-tonnes.
High on the list of any pick-up truck's purpose is towing, so it's important (even for an electric pick-up) that the Maxus T90EV towing capacity is a respectable one.
The Maxus T90EV was the first mass-market electric pick-up truck, but as a rear-wheel-drive only pick-up it had a few fundamental flaws that didn't have people rushing to the dealer to buy one.
Fortunatley, one area where it didn't totally disappoint was in its towing ability. Most pick-up truck customers want to pull a small 750kg unbraked trailer. That's sort of a bare minimum requirement for a pick-up truck these days, but occasionally they need to do more.
Sometimes youโll see a wide range of plant equipment on the back of larger trailers, or perhaps horse boxes or car trailers. A pick-up truck is the ideal vehicle for towing such heavier items using a braked trailer - but you need to have a vehicle that is capable of doing so.
Find out more about the difference between braked and unbraked trailers.
Most UK pick-up trucks now have a towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes (3500kg) and this has established itself as the benchmark manufacturers aim for with their diesel vehicles.
Electric commercial vehicles, however, have struggled to get to that number because of their heavy batteries. Several vans when they were first launched as electric vehicles didn't have towing abilities at all. For many others they are limited to just 750kg.
The Maxus T90EV towing capacity is up to 1,500kg for a braked trailer and 750kg for an unbraked trailer, which although not quite up to the standards of a diesel model, does brake the trend of untowable EVs.
Its towing capacity means that the majority of day-to-day things most owners will want a pick-up for are possible. However, be aware if you pull bigger items, the T90EV isnโt up to the job and you'll either break it, or break the law if you try.
It's also important to note that you can't have a full payload on board and also tow at maximum capacity either.
If you look at the numbers properly you'll see that the Maxus T90EV has a gross train weight of 4050kg.
It also has a gross vehicle weight of 3,300kg.
By doing some maths you can see that you can have a full payload and still be able to tow a small trailer up to 750kg. But, if you want to tow the maximum amount of 1500kg youโll have to nearly all of the some of the payload in the truck, removing 750kg from the load bed.
If you need a greater payload and towing capacity from an electric pick-up truck there is another option, in the shape of the Maxus eTerron 9 pick-up which has a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
It may be small but that doesn't mean the Ford Transit Courier towing capacity isn't up there with the best.
Small vans are often limited by what they can tow, and although you won't find a Transit Courier towing a full 3.5-tonne trailer it's still capable of towing a braked or unbraked trailer.
That's because the Ford Transit Courier maximum towing capacity is up to 1100kg. Yes, you heard that right, a full 1.1 tonnes of towing ability, from such a little van.
The overall towing capacity will depend on what type of Courier van you have.
Normally factors like the size and weight of the van will impact the towing capacity this is because the gross vehicle weight (GVW) might change between different vans, and the gross train weight is affected as a result of this.
The Ford Transit Courier, however, is only available in one size - if you want to know more about the Ford Transit Courier dimensions then read the guide - so there's no impact on what it can tow.
Where there is a difference in towing capacity comes down to the powertrain of the vehicle.
That sounds a little unusual, but when you think about it, it actually makes a lot of sense. The overall towing capacity is related to the weight of the vehicle and its ability to tow.
So, the diesel Transit Courier can tow more than the petrol version and the electric version can tow the least because it is quite heavy.
Here's a breakdown of the towing capacities for the different powertrains:
It's that simple. The different powertrains have different abilities.
The next obvious question is can it tow an unbraked trailer.
Well... yes, all of those rating mean the Courier can tow a 750kg unbraked trailer.
However, it's important to know that the E-Transit Courier is the only model that can only tow an unbraked trailer.
Guess what... it can. But only the combustion engined versions. That means that the electric van cannot tow a braked trailer.
If you want to tow more than 750kg in a braked trailer then you'll have to have a petrol or diesel model.
If you want to know more about the van then read the Ford Transit Courer review
Electric vehicles have traditionally struggled with towing with many early models incapable of towing any weight at all, however, the Fiat e-Ducato might be an exception when it comes to towing capacity.
Not only is it currently one of just a few large electric vans capable of towing, it's also pretty good at it. It's not quite up there with a diesel van for being the best van for towing, but it's pretty good.
Let's see if it's one of the few electric vans that can handle significant towing loads.
The Fiat e-Ducato has an overall maximum towing capacity of 2400kg, which is for a braked trailer. If it is towing an unbraked trailer it is allowed to tow just 750kg.
That's the easy part and the basics you need to know about the maximum towing weights for the electric e-Ducato van. Fiat currently only has one towing rating for all of its vans. So there's no difference between each van even if it is a different size or GVW.
The Fiat e-Ducato can easily tow a braked or unbraked trailer. Trailers, particularly for people with motorhomes, are a useful addition to the loadspace and the e-Ducato can tow up to the weight limits mentioned above.
The Fiat e-Ducato has a maximum gross train weight of 5500kg or 5.5 tonnes which is the same for all models from the 3.5 tonne GVW van through to the 4.25 tonne model.
Gross train weight is the total amount the van, payload and trailer is allowed to weigh.
The e-Ducato doesn't have a fixed tow bar fitted as standard but it is possible to have one ordered from the dealer.
Unfortunately you can't simply tow the e-Ducato using a rope or towing bar. The electric motors are driver the front wheel and if you pull them against their will you will break the motors - leaving you with a very expensive bill to pay.
Instead, the the safest way to tow a Fiat e-Ducato is to lift the front axle off the ground and to tow it on the rear wheels.
This will likely require some professional equipment. It's still not easy, but it is the safe way to tow an e-Ducato.
Winching an electric van is not safe to do. If you do, you will severely damage the electric motors.
You can't easily winch or recover the e-Ducato because the electric motors do not liked to be pulled or pushed. If you do you will break them.
Call a profesional recovery crew, who will likely lift the front axle or lift the entire van.
Electric vehicles aren't known for their high towing capacities, in fact the very first models weren't able to tow anything at all, but you're here to find out the Citroen E-Relay towing capacity and with luck it's one of the few vans with a pretty good one.
In this article we'll cover the towing capacity of the Citroen E-Relay as well as the overall weight for the van and for towing a trailer. There's also details on the tow bar and on how to tow the Citroen E-Relay itself - we'll give you a hint... it's not that easy.
If you're looking for details on the Citroen E-Jumper, this article also covers this as the E-Jumper and the E-Relay are the same model. The E-Relay is the British name for the van, while Citroen call it the E-Jumper in Europe.
The Citroen E-Relay has a maximum towing capacity of 2400kg for a braked trailer or 750kg for a unbraked trailer.
That's it. That's really all there is to know about the maximum towing weights for the electric Relay van. There's currently just one rating for all vans, regardless of its size of GVW.
The E-Relay van can tow a braked or unbraked trailer up to 2400kg and is also able to tow many other things as well.
The gross train weight is the total amount the van, payload and trailer is allowed to weigh. The Citroen E-Relay has a maximum gross train weight of 5500kg or 5.5 tonnes. This is for all models, regardess of whether it is a 3.5 tonne GVW van or a 4.25 tonne model.
The tow bar is not a standard fit item, in fact it's not officially even on the options list for the electric version of the panel van.
However, there is the optoin of a tow bar for the ICE van which comes at a cost of ยฃ500.
The Citroen E-Relay is a front-wheel-drive van, which means the electric motors are powering the front wheels.
That's the important part of knowing how to tow the E-Relay. If you can lift the front axle you won't damage the electric motors - which cannot be pulled or pushed.
Instead you need to lift the front of the van off the ground so that the wheels don't turn. Then with just the rear wheels on the ground you can safely tow the E-Relay.
Of course that's not as easy as just hooking up a tow rope. In reality if you've broken down or are stuck, you're going to need professional help.
Again, recovering an electric van is not a job for the the amateurs. You can't winch the E-Relay against the electric motors or they will break.
Electric vans typically have lower towing capacities compared to their diesel counterparts, but the Toyota Proace Max Electric towing capacity may surprise you.
Early electric models were unable to tow anything at all, however, you're here to see if the Proace Max Electric is towing marvel and an exception to the norms. Like all large electric vans, the Toyota Proace Max has it's limitations but there's a lot this van can do.
In this guide we'll cover the important question of the Toyota Proace Max Electric's towing capacity but also its total gross train weight and some other important details like the tow bar and what to do if you need to tow an electric Proace Max.
The Toyota Proace Max Electric towing capacity is 2400kg for a braked trailer and 750kg for an unbraked trailer.
Those are the two maximums for a trailer with a mechanical braking system and for a trailer that relies solely on the brakes of the van.
There's also just one towing capacity for the Toyota Proace Max Electric and all model variants. That's because even if the size or the GVW changes, the Proace Max Electric is rated to the same towing capacity for all vans.
Yes, absolutely, the Proace Max Electric is easily capable of towing small and large trailers. A trailer or any other item you wish to tow can be easily hooked up to the electric Proace Max van.
The Toyota Proace Max Electric has a maximum gross train weight (GTW) of 5.5 tonnes or 5500kg. This is the total amount the van, payload and trailer is allowed to weigh.
The 5.5 tonnes GTW is also the same for all models whether it is the 3.5 tonne van or the larger 4.25 tonne model.
No there is not a tow bar as standard on the Proace Max Electric. However, you can find one on the options list for the Proace Max (diesel van) and therefore you should be able to have one on the electric van as well.
Towing an electric van is not easy and shouldn't be attempted unless you know what you are doing. The motors of an electric vehicle cannot be pulled or pushed against their will, or it will cause enormous damage to them.
As the Toyota Proace Max Electric is front-wheel-drive, however, it is possible to lift the front axle and tow the van just on its rear wheels.
Do not attempt to winch a Proace Max Electric van. If you do you will damage the electric motors.
You need to call a professional recovery crew who will either lift the entire van or lift the front axle. This will likely depend on where you are stuck and how they can get access.
Electric vans like the Peugeot E-Boxer aren't know for their towing capacity, that's because most of the early models couldn't tow anything at all.
But, you're here to find out what is the Peugeot E-Boxer towing capacity, and there's some good news. It's pretty decent when compared with other large electric vans.
We'll tell you the important facts about the E-Boxer towing capacity as well as trailer towing, tow bars and even what to do in the even that your E-Boxer breaks down and needs to be towed.
The Peugeto E-Boxer towing capacity is a maximum of 2400kg for a braked trailer. For an unbraked trailer, the E-Boxer has a capacity of just 750kg.
Find out the difference between a braked and unbraked trailer.
That's all there is to know about the maximum towing weights for the electric e-Ducato van because there's just one rating for all models. Even though there are many different versions, sizes and GVWs for the Peugeot E-Boxer, the towing weight remains the same.
E-Boxer electric vans can tow trailers up to the permitted towinc capacity maximum.
The figures outlined above are for the total overall weight of what is being towed, so that includes the weight of whatever trailer you are pulling.
If your trailer weights 250kg and is unbraked then you have 500kg of payload that you are able to load onto the trailer and tow.
The Peugeot E-Boxer has a maximum gross train weight of 5500kg.
That's 5.5 tonnes which is the same for all models from the 3.5 to 4.25 tonne GVW vans.
The gross train weight is the total weight of the E-Boxer, its payload and trailer.
No, there's no tow bar as part of the base level equipment on the van, but you can specify one.
Expect to pay in the region of ยฃ500 for the towing bar on an E-Boxer.
Towing the E-Boxer isn't as simple as hooking it up to another vehicle and pulling it along. The electric motors will break if they are dragged against their will.
In order to successfully tow the Peugeot E-Boxer you need to raise the front wheels (where the motor is powering the wheels) and tow it only on the rear axle.
This will ensure that the motor isn't damaged and that the van can be recovered with the need for the entire thing to be lifted off the ground with a hoist.
It is not possible to winch or attempt a self recovery of an E-Boxer. If you do you will probably damage the electric motors.
Instead, call a professional recovery firm and have them lift either the entire vehicle or the front axle.
What is the Vauxhall Movano Electric towing capacity, I hear you yelling into the search engine...
Well, you've found the right place to find out as this guide to the towing capacity of the Movano Electric will set the record straight on exactly what the big van can do.
In past, large electric vans haven't always been very good at towing. In fact, many didn't have a towing rating at all. That's changed, though, and now many of the them are capable of towing large weights.
In this guide we'll not only cover the Vauxhall Movano Electric towing capacity, but also the gross train weight and details on the tow bar.
The permitted maximum towing capacity for the Vauxhall Movano Electric is 2400kg for a braked trailer whereas for an unbraked trailer, the E-Boxer towing capacity is 750kg.
The Vauxhall Movano Electric might come in many sizes and gross vehicle weights but there is only one towing capacity for all the models. That makes things a lot easier, because whatever version you have of the Movano Electric you will only be able to tow 2400kg.
Find out the difference between a braked and unbraked trailer.
100% yes, the Proace Max Electric can tow any type of trailer as long as it has the appropraite brakes and does not exceed the masses stated above.
The gross train weight of the Vauxhall Movano Electric is 5500kg or 5.5 tonnes. This is the same GTW for all models in the range including the 3.5 tonne GVW van as well as the 4.25 tonne model.
The Movano electric does not have a tow bar as standard but there is one available from Vauxhall.
Combustion engine vans can have a tow bar fitted for around ยฃ500, and the is not difference between the tow bar for the ICE van and the one you will need for an electric model.
You can't just attached a rope and start towing an electric van. Towing really shouldn't be attempted unless you know what you are doing and have the right equipment to do it.
That's because the motors of an electric vehicle cannot be dragged along by an external force, doing so will cause the motors to be destroyed.
However, that doesn't mean you are stuck if your Vauxhall Movano Electric van has broken down. Because it it is front-wheel-drive it is possible to raise the front axle off the ground and tow the van on its rear wheels. This will prevent any damage to the motor.
You cannot winch an electric van like the Movano Electric. That's because, like towing, it will damage the electric motors in the front axle.
Instead you need to either lift the front wheels or have the entire van lifted off the ground by a professional recovery team.
