2024 Ford Ranger towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,500lb
- XL SuperCrew RWD, 2.3L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 7,500 lb.
- Rank 15 of 20 trucks (2024).
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
- 136% of 4,415 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
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
| 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 6,000 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,000 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 7,500 lb: XL SuperCrew RWD, $32,820.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL SuperCrew RWD | 2.3L 4cyl | RWD | 7,500 lb | 1,821 lb | 6,050 lb | 4,415 lb | $32,820 |
| XLT SuperCrew RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 7,500 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,170 lb | 4,408 lb | $36,260 |
| XL SuperCrew 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 1,729 lb | 6,050 lb to 6,170 lb | 4,415 lb | $36,465 |
| XLT SuperCrew 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 1,717 lb | 6,170 lb | 4,408 lb | $39,745 |
| Lariat SuperCrew RWD | 2.3L | RWD | 7,500 lb | 1,818 lb | 6,170 lb | 4,408 lb | $43,780 |
| Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 1,717 lb | 6,170 lb | 4,408 lb | $47,265 |
| Raptor SuperCrew 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 7,500 lb | 1,383 lb | 6,790 lb | 5,353 lb | $55,620 to $55,720 |
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 10,000 lb | Lightning Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | $29,500 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $36,300 |
| Ford Ranger (this car) | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $32,820 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,200 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,410 lb | Crew Cab 4x2 PRO-X | $37,040 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $23,920 |
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