What can the 2023 Ford Ranger tow?
Yes, up to
7,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 6,000 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- XL SuperCab RWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,505 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 7,500 lb. 67% used.
- Tongue weight
- 624 lb
- Payload
- 924 lb of 1,905 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 source
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 7,500 lb. 67% of the rating. Margin 2,505 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 6,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 624 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 924 lb. Payload 1,905 lb. Left 981 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: XL SuperCab RWD.
Every trim
Yes: 6 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL SuperCab RWD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,905 lb | 981 lb | Yes |
| XL SuperCrew RWD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,905 lb | 981 lb | Yes |
| XLT SuperCab 4WD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,696 lb | 772 lb | Yes |
| XLT SuperCrew 4WD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,696 lb | 772 lb | Yes |
| Lariat SuperCab 4WD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,696 lb | 772 lb | Yes |
| Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | 7,500 lb | 67% | 1,696 lb | 772 lb | Yes |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
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