2023 Ford Bronco towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,500lb
- Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4, 3.0L, 4WD.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 44% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,600 lb
- Margin
- 900 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 4,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 3,600 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,600 lb |
| 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 4,500 lb: Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4, $80,580.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3.0L | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 3,457 lb to 5,733 lb | $80,580 |
| 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,246 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,286 lb | $34,890 |
| Advanced 2-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,244 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,306 lb | $35,685 |
| 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,444 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,497 lb | $38,040 |
| Advanced 4-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,483 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,497 lb | $38,835 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,236 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,297 lb | $39,130 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,454 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,467 lb | $39,870 |
| Big Bend 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,243 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,297 lb | $39,925 |
| Big Bend 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,513 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,467 lb | $40,665 |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,053 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,587 lb | $41,500 |
| Black Diamond 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,196 lb | 6,020 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,825 lb | $42,240 |
| Black Diamond 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,133 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,587 lb | $42,295 |
| 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 | $43,035 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,127 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,406 lb | $46,350 |
| Heritage Edition 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $47,105 |
| Heritage Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,243 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,297 lb | $47,105 |
| Heritage Edition 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $47,595 |
| Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,453 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,467 lb | $47,595 |
| Outer Banks 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,214 lb | 5,620 lb | 4,406 lb | $47,940 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,021 lb | 5,488 lb | 4,467 lb | $48,145 |
| Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,015 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,705 lb | $48,145 |
| Outer Banks 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,980 lb | 4,580 lb | $49,530 |
| Everglades 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,457 lb to 4,864 lb | $54,645 |
| Everglades 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,195 lb | 6,020 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,864 lb | $54,645 |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,069 lb | 5,536 lb | 4,467 lb | $58,775 |
| Wildtrak 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,071 lb | 5,820 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,749 lb | $58,775 |
| Wildtrak 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,225 lb | 6,160 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,935 lb | $59,315 |
| Heritage Limited Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $69,445 |
| Heritage Limited Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,015 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,705 lb | $69,445 |
| Heritage Limited Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,467 lb | $70,485 |
| Wildtrak 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,460 lb | 1,322 lb | 5,789 lb | 4,467 lb | $59,315 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,340 lb | 1,162 lb | 5,629 lb | 4,467 lb | $49,435 |
| Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,340 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,945 lb | $49,435 |
| Heritage Limited Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,340 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 3,457 lb to 4,945 lb | $70,485 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,440 lb to 3,500 lb | 1,343 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,580 lb | $47,940 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
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 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,155 |
| Ford Bronco (this car) | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | $80,580 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | Sport 4 Door 4x4 | $35,195 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,200 lb | Badlands 4WD | $38,090 |
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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree