2020 Lincoln Navigator towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,300lb
- 4WD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 6% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,300 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,640 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 111% of 5,922 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,300 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,640 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,640 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,640 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,300 lb: 4WD, $78,855.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,300 lb | 1,640 lb | 7,562 lb | 5,922 lb | $78,855 |
| Black Label 4x4 #409542 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,300 lb | 1,703 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,922 lb | $97,135 |
| Black Label 4x4 #409546 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,100 lb | 1,711 lb | 7,800 lb | 6,089 lb | $100,335 |
| L Reserve 4x2 | 3.5L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,600 lb | 1,656 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,844 lb | $84,925 |
| L Reserve 4x4 | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,600 lb | 1,711 lb | 7,800 lb | 6,089 lb | $84,925 to $87,600 |
| Standard 4x2 | 3.5L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,677 lb | 7,350 lb | 5,673 lb | $76,185 |
| Standard 4x4 | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,200 lb | 1,703 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,922 lb | $78,855 |
| Reserve 4x2 | 3.5L | 2WD | 6,200 lb | 1,677 lb | 7,350 lb | 5,673 lb | $81,725 |
| Reserve 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,200 lb to 8,300 lb | 1,640 lb | 7,625 lb | 5,922 lb | $84,400 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 9,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 6,000 lb to 8,700 lb.
- Changed in 2012: 8,700 lb to 9,000 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 9,000 lb to 8,700 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,700 lb to 9,000 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 9,000 lb to 8,600 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 8,600 lb to 9,000 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 9,000 lb to 8,300 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 8,300 lb to 8,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,200 lb | XL 4WD | $51,990 |
| Lincoln Navigator (this car) | 8,300 lb | 4WD | $78,855 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 8,300 lb | 2WD | $75,195 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 8,100 lb | 2WD | $78,195 |
| BMW X4 M | 4,400 lb | AWD | $73,400 |
| Audi e-tron | 4,000 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $77,400 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree