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1981 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Up to

3500kg
Land Rover Defender
The towing capacity of the 1981 Land Rover Defender supports up to 3500kg. 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 Land Rover Defender matches the example listed here.

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1981 Land Rover Defender braked* towing capacity

SUV

1981 Land Rover Defender Specs Braked capacity
(4X4) Specs: 3.9L, Diesel, 4 SPEED MANUAL 4X4 Braked capacity: 3500kg
Lwb Specs: 2.3L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED MANUAL 4X4 Braked capacity: 1600kg

Single Cab

1981 Land Rover Defender Specs Braked capacity
Lwb 1240Kg Specs: 2.3L, Diesel, 4 SPEED MANUAL 4X4 Braked capacity: 1315kg
Lwb 1240Kg Specs: 2.3L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED MANUAL 4X4 Braked capacity: 1600kg

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