What can the 2021 Ford Ranger tow?

Yes, up to

3,500 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 757 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one source

Checks for this trailer and trim
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 2,128 lb. Left 1,485 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: XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete.

Yes: 10 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete	3,500 lb	78%	2,128 lb	1,485 lb	Yes
XL SuperCrew RWD	3,500 lb	78%	1,770 lb	1,127 lb	Yes
XL SuperCab 4WD	3,500 lb	78%	1,696 lb	1,053 lb	Yes
XLT SuperCab RWD	3,500 lb	78%	1,905 lb	1,262 lb	Yes
XLT SuperCrew RWD	3,500 lb	78%	1,818 lb	1,175 lb	Yes
XL SuperCrew 4WD	3,500 lb	78%	1,609 lb	966 lb	Yes
Lariat SuperCab RWD	3,500 lb	78%	1,905 lb	1,262 lb	Yes
XLT SuperCrew 4WD	3,500 lb	78%	1,560 lb	917 lb	Yes
Lariat SuperCrew RWD	3,500 lb	78%	1,818 lb	1,175 lb	Yes
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD	3,500 lb	78%	1,560 lb	917 lb	Yes

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.