2025 Land Rover Defender towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,201lb
- 90 V8 AWD, 5.0L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,715 lb.
- Top 8% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,561 lb
- Margin
- 1,701 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 119% of 5,445 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,201 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,561 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 6,561 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,561 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 8,201 lb: 90 V8 AWD, $109,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | $109,800 |
| 110 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,125 lb | N/A |
| 130 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 130 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,735 lb | N/A |
| 130 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 130 Outbound AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 Sedona Red AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,125 lb | N/A |
| 90 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 4,855 lb | N/A |
| 110 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,125 lb | N/A |
| 130 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 P400 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $68,100 |
| 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 4,855 lb | $68,500 |
| 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $72,100 |
| 130 P400 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $77,700 |
| 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $81,400 |
| 110 P400 Sedona Red Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $83,500 |
| 130 P400 Outbound AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,610 lb | $85,500 |
| 110 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $91,800 |
| 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,735 lb | $95,000 |
| 130 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $100,900 |
| 90 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,445 lb | $109,800 |
| 110 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,735 lb | $113,500 |
| 130 P500 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,800 lb | $118,900 |
| 110 P635 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | $152,000 |
| 110 P635 OCTA Edition One AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | $167,800 |
| 110 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | N/A |
| 110 OCTA Edition One AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | N/A |
| 90 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 4,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 5,125 lb | N/A |
| 90 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,715 lb | 3,870 lb | $56,900 |
| 110 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,715 lb | 5,035 lb | $60,800 |
| 130 P300 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,715 lb | 5,620 lb | $69,700 |
No rating listed: 8 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 8,200 lb to 8,201 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,400 |
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $57,520 |
| Land Rover Defender (this car) | 8,201 lb | 90 V8 AWD | $109,800 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $56,700 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 R-Dynamic S AWD | $57,000 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 5,000 lb | Livery RWD | $57,830 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 AWD Core 7-Seater | $57,400 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree