2021 Ford Bronco towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- 4WD, 2.3L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 71 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 65% of 4,286 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 3,500 lb: 4WD, $28,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,254 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,286 lb | $28,500 |
| Advanced 2-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,324 lb | 5,620 lb | 4,326 lb | $30,890 |
| 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,423 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,497 lb | $33,200 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,243 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,297 lb | $33,385 |
| Advanced 4-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,483 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,497 lb | $33,995 |
| Big Bend 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,323 lb | 5,620 lb | 4,337 lb | $35,775 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,453 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,467 lb | $35,880 |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,587 lb | $36,050 |
| Black Diamond 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,587 lb | $36,845 |
| Big Bend 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,513 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,487 lb | $38,270 |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,195 lb | 6,020 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,825 lb | $38,545 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,134 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,406 lb | $38,955 |
| Black Diamond 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,195 lb | 6,020 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,825 lb | $39,340 |
| Outer Banks 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,214 lb | 5,620 lb | 4,406 lb | $40,545 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,340 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,580 lb | $41,450 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $42,095 |
| Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,015 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,705 lb | $42,095 |
| Outer Banks 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,580 lb | $43,040 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $44,590 |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,487 lb | $46,980 |
| Wildtrak 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,071 lb | 5,820 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,749 lb | $46,980 |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,487 lb | $49,475 |
| Wildtrak 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,225 lb | 6,160 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,935 lb | $49,475 |
| First Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,487 lb | $56,915 |
| First Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 863 lb | 5,860 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,997 lb | $56,915 |
| First Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,487 lb | $61,110 |
| First Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 784 lb | 5,860 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,997 lb | $61,110 |
| Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,340 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,945 lb | $44,590 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 8,100 lb | 4WD | $85,665 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,765 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 4,500 lb | 2LT FWD | $33,400 |
| Ford Bronco (this car) | 3,500 lb | 4WD | $28,500 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD | $39,235 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,000 lb | 4WD | $27,215 |
| Ford Mustang | 1,000 lb | EcoBoost RWD | $27,205 |
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 this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree