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2025 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
136% of 4,408 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 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 SuperCrew RWD, $33,350.

2025 Ford Ranger tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
XL SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD7,500 lb1,818 lb6,050 lb4,408 lb$33,350
XLT SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD7,500 lb1,818 lb6,050 lb4,408 lb$35,875
SuperCrew XL 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,729 lb6,170 lb4,408 lb$36,850
SuperCrew XLT 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,729 lb6,170 lb4,408 lb$39,375
Lariat SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD7,500 lb1,818 lb6,050 lb4,408 lb$43,755
SuperCrew Lariat 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD7,500 lb1,729 lb6,170 lb4,408 lb$47,255
SuperCrew Raptor 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD7,500 lbN/AN/A5,353 lb$56,070

No rating listed: 4 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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbXL SuperCab RWD$41,760
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab WT$31,900
Ford Ranger (this car)7,500 lbXL SuperCrew RWD$33,350
Nissan Frontier7,000 lbKing Cab 4x2 S$32,050
Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,220
Hyundai Santa Cruz5,000 lbSEL Activity AWD$34,950
Ford Maverick4,000 lbXL AWD$28,145

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