1981 Ford Transit Towing Capacity

Up to

600kg

The towing capacity of the 1981 Ford Transit supports up to 600kg. 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 1981 Ford Transit matches the example listed here.

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1981 Ford Transit braked* towing capacity

People Mover

1981 Ford Transit	Specs	Braked capacity
(base)	Specs: 4.1L, Leaded Petrol, 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 0kg
(base)	Specs: 4.1L, Leaded Petrol, 3 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 0kg

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1981 Ford Transit	Specs	Braked capacity
(base)	Specs: 4.1L, Leaded Petrol, 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 600kg
(base)	Specs: 4.1L, Leaded Petrol, 3 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 600kg

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