Hilux towing capacity

[Glennos]

Wishing to find out if anyone has had any experience with towing 2200kg with a 3lt diesel hilux 4wd. I'm researching new glass and plate boats though don't want to find out later that i'll need a new vechile. My 05 hilux has been good to me but is yet to tow above 1200kg or put a 6m boat in the water. Also maybe opening up a massive can of worms here though would be interested in peoples opinions on Haines hunters as opposed to seafarers for a strong safe reliable ocean going fishining boat.
Glennos

[Mac1952]

A mate drives a Hilux 3,0 D, and he absolutely struggles with a 6,0m Yaltacraft, which is in the same weight range you mention. Might be a dud, but he bought it new. A 2,8 DT Rodeo tows the same boat better.

[catfishkid]

Being a 2005 diesel hilux I will assume it is a turbo diesel.That being the case you shouldnt have any real problems.
I have a 2000 3litre diesel hilux with an aftermarket turbo fitted and it easily tows my 5.7m Cruise craft,to get up the boat ramp I use low range.
A good mate just sold his 19.5 ft haines signature and he towed it everywhere with a 3L td triton so engine size shouldnt be a problem.


Cheers Craig

[steve bart]

Wishing to find out if anyone has had any experience with towing 2200kg with a 3lt diesel hilux 4wd. I'm researching new glass and plate boats though don't want to find out later that i'll need a new vechile. My 05 hilux has been good to me but is yet to tow above 1200kg or put a 6m boat in the water. Also maybe opening up a massive can of worms here though would be interested in peoples opinions on Haines hunters as opposed to seafarers for a strong safe reliable ocean going fishining boat.
Glennos

I have a 05 hilux diesel and tow a 6meter polycraft 2000kg loaded on the trailer and have no troubles at all pulling that, sits easy on 100ks per hour
Cheers Steve

[Glennos]

Thanks for the reply Steve
Cheers

[backlash08]

a greater issue (IMO) over performance is the tow rating, what is the vehicle rated to?

[jimbamb]

Yep
Look at what the towbar is rated at and instruction manuall.
Could find yourself in trouble with the law if you exceed..
Ratings are determined by manufacturer
Jim

[backlash08]

also important to remember that the maximum towing capacity of a vehicle is the LOWEST rating of either the towbar or the vehicle, as an example, all 80 series cruisers prior to late 96/97 were rated to 2500kg yet if you buy a new towbar for one today the towbar is rated to 3500kgs (as all 80 series after 97 were rated to 3500kgs) so a 2500kg rated 80 series with a 3500kg rated towbar is only rated to 2500kgs and if a 60K boat is lying upside down in a ditch the insurance comapny will check, so importantly, make sure the legals are right before worrying about performance
cheers - Craig

[Glennos]

a greater issue (IMO) over performance is the tow rating, what is the vehicle rated to?

I Will check the tow bars rating though the they say the Vechile can tow 2250kg I'd be reluctant to unless a get a vote of confidence . Thanks Clee

[Mad-One]

Here is the owing capacity for an 05 Hilux cab chassis '
Kerb Weight (kg)1581Tare Mass (kg)1524Gross Combination Mass (kg)4530Gross Vehicle Mass (kg)2730Pay Load (kg)1149 Towing Braked (kg)1800Towing
Not Braked (kg)700 Wheel Base (mm)2860Length (mm)4785Width (mm)1700Height (mm)1780Track Front (mm)1440Track Rear (mm)1425Cheers Phil

[Glennos]

Thanks Phil ,it pays to do the research, hilux will have to go I think I'll check out the Navara or old Land Cruiser Ute.

Cheers/Glennos