1997 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

Up to

2000kg

The towing capacity of the 1997 Volkswagen Transporter supports up to 2000kg. 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 1997 Volkswagen Transporter matches the example listed here.

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1997 Volkswagen Transporter braked* towing capacity

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1997 Volkswagen Transporter	Specs	Braked capacity
(Lwb)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Lwb)	Specs: 2.4L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.4L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Syncro LWB (4x4)	Specs: 2.4L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL 4X4	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Syncro SWB (4x4)	Specs: 2.4L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL 4X4	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Lwb)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Syncro LWB (4x4)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL 4X4	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Syncro SWB (4x4)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL 4X4	Braked capacity: 2000kg

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

1997 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

1997 Volkswagen Transporter braked* towing capacity

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