2024 Lincoln Aviator towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,700lb
- Livery AWD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 5,600 lb.
- Top 24% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,360 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 109% of 4,862 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,360 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 5,360 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,360 lb |
| 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 6,700 lb: Livery AWD, $53,870.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livery AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 6,700 lb | 4,862 lb | $53,870 |
| Premiere AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 6,700 lb | 4,892 lb | $55,845 |
| Reserve AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 6,700 lb | 4,892 lb | $61,535 |
| Livery RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb | 4,745 lb to 4,863 lb | $51,370 |
| Premiere RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb to 6,700 lb | 4,774 lb | $53,340 |
| Reserve RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb to 6,700 lb | 4,774 lb | $59,005 |
| Black Label AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,600 lb to 6,700 lb | 4,862 lb | $79,225 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2025: 6,700 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator (this car) | 6,700 lb | Livery AWD | $53,870 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,600 lb | ST RWD | $50,105 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 5,000 lb | Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | N/A |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $52,200 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 3,500 lb | XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | N/A |
| Genesis GV60 | 2,000 lb | Standard RWD | $52,000 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 1,750 lb | Premiere AWD | $50,415 |
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 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