What can the 2021 Ford Bronco tow?
Yes, up to
3,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 5 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 757 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length: 2,743 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb. 78% used.
- Tongue weight
- 343 lb
- Payload
- 643 lb of 1,254 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,743 lb loaded. Rating 3,500 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 757 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 343 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 643 lb. Payload 1,254 lb. Left 611 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: 4WD.
Every trim
Yes: 22 trims. 6 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,254 lb | 611 lb | Yes |
| Advanced 2-Door 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,324 lb | 681 lb | Yes |
| 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,423 lb | 780 lb | Yes |
| Big Bend 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,243 lb | 600 lb | Yes |
| Advanced 4-Door 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,483 lb | 840 lb | Yes |
| Big Bend 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,323 lb | 680 lb | Yes |
| Big Bend 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,453 lb | 810 lb | Yes |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,133 lb | 490 lb | Yes |
| Black Diamond 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,133 lb | 490 lb | Yes |
| Big Bend 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,513 lb | 870 lb | Yes |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,195 lb | 552 lb | Yes |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,134 lb | 491 lb | Yes |
| Black Diamond 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,195 lb | 552 lb | Yes |
| Outer Banks 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,214 lb | 571 lb | Yes |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,340 lb | 697 lb | Yes |
| Badlands 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,015 lb | 372 lb | Yes |
| Outer Banks 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,400 lb | 757 lb | Yes |
| Badlands 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Wildtrak 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,071 lb | 428 lb | Yes |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Wildtrak 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 1,225 lb | 582 lb | Yes |
| First Edition 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| First Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 863 lb | 220 lb | Yes |
| First Edition 4WD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| First Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,500 lb | 78% | 784 lb | 141 lb | Yes |
| Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3,340 lb | 82% | 1,155 lb | 512 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ