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2023 Ford Ranger towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
7,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,000 lb
Margin
1,500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
145% of 4,145 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,000 lbRating: 7,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
7,500 lb
80% of the rating
6,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,000 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,000 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,500 lb: XL SuperCab RWD, $27,400.

2023 Ford Ranger tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
XL SuperCab RWD2.3L 4cylRWD7,500 lb1,905 lb6,050 lb4,145 lb$27,400
XL SuperCrew RWD2.3L 4cylRWD7,500 lb1,905 lb6,050 lb4,232 lb$29,585
XLT SuperCab 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,696 lb6,050 lb4,354 lb$34,945
XLT SuperCrew 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,696 lb6,050 lb4,441 lb$36,905
Lariat SuperCab 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,696 lb6,050 lb4,354 lb$38,985
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,696 lb6,050 lb4,441 lb$40,945

No rating listed: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,000200920112020202220242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 6,000 lb to 3,080 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 3,080 lb to 5,800 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 5,800 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 7,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 7,500 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15010,000 lbTremor SuperCrew 4WD$61,330
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lbTrail Boss Crew Cab 4WD$37,000
Ford Ranger (this car)7,500 lbXL SuperCab RWD$27,400
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$33,835
Nissan Frontier6,720 lbS King Cab RWD$29,570
Hyundai Santa Cruz5,000 lbSE AWD$27,200
Ford Maverick2,000 lbXL FWD SuperCrew$22,595

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked