2024 Ford Bronco towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,500lb

Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4, 3.0L, 4WD.
Base trim: 3,500 lb.
Top 47% of 152 SUVs (2024).

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: 63% of 5,733 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,600 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: 4,500 lb
80% of the rating: 3,600 lb
Hitch class at max: III, up to 8,000 lb

What it can pull at 3,600 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, $90,035.

2024 Ford Bronco tow rating by trim
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	5,733 lb	$90,035
Big Bend 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,236 lb	5,540 lb	4,297 lb	$39,630
Big Bend 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,454 lb	5,920 lb	4,467 lb	$40,370
Black Diamond 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,053 lb	5,640 lb to 5,720 lb	4,587 lb	$43,330
Black Diamond 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,196 lb	6,020 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$44,070
Heritage Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,243 lb	5,540 lb	4,297 lb	$48,555
Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,453 lb	5,920 lb	4,467 lb	$49,475
Badlands 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,021 lb	5,720 lb	4,524 lb	$50,095
Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,015 lb	5,720 lb	4,705 lb	$50,095
Wildtrak 4WD	2.7L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,069 lb	5,740 lb	4,580 lb	$60,225
Wildtrak 2 Door Advanced 4x4	2.7L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,071 lb	5,820 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$60,225
Wildtrak 4WD	2.7L 6cyl	4WD	3,460 lb	1,322 lb	6,080 lb	4,580 lb	$60,765
Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	4WD	3,440 lb	1,155 lb	6,100 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$51,385
Wildtrak 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.7L	4WD	3,400 lb	1,225 lb	6,160 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$60,765
Badlands 4WD	2.3L 4cyl	4WD	3,340 lb	1,162 lb	6,100 lb	4,524 lb	$51,385
Heritage Limited Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.7L	4WD	3,280 lb	1,155 lb	6,100 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$71,105
Heritage Limited Edition 2 Door Advanced 4x4	2.7L	4WD	3,260 lb	1,015 lb	5,720 lb	4,705 lb	$69,685
Everglades 4 Door Advanced 4x4	2.3L	4WD	3,080 lb	1,195 lb	6,020 lb	3,457 lb to 5,732 lb	$55,520
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: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Dodge Durango	8,700 lb	SRT 392 AWD	$74,995
Toyota Land Cruiser	6,000 lb	1958 4WD	$55,950
Jeep Wrangler	5,000 lb	4 Door Rubicon 4WD	$55,795
Toyota 4Runner	5,000 lb	SR5 2WD	$40,705
Ford Bronco (this car)	4,500 lb	Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4	$90,035
Ford Bronco Sport	2,200 lb	Badlands 4WD	$38,390

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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