2008 Ford Ranger Towing Capacity

Up to

3000kg

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The towing capacity of the 2008 Ford Ranger supports up to 3000kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2008 Ford Ranger matches the example listed here.

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2008 Ford Ranger braked* towing capacity

Dual Cab

2008 Ford Ranger	Specs	Braked capacity
Xl (4X2)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2250kg
Xl (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 3000kg
Xlt (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 3000kg
Xl (4X2)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2250kg
Xl (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 3000kg
Xlt (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 3000kg

Other

2008 Ford Ranger	Specs	Braked capacity
Xlt (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Xl (4X2)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2250kg
Xl (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Xlt (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg

Single Cab

2008 Ford Ranger	Specs	Braked capacity
Xl (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Xl (4X2)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2250kg
Xl (4X4)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.