2026 Ford Bronco towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,500lb
- Raptor 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 78 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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
- 62% of 5,814 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.
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
| 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 4WD, $79,995.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptor 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,850 lb | 5,814 lb | $79,995 |
| Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 3.0L | 4WD | 4,500 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 5,764 lb | $79,995 |
| Base Style 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,417 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,504 lb | $40,495 |
| 2-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,254 lb | 5,540 lb | 4,286 lb | $40,795 |
| 4-Door 4WD | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,423 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,497 lb | $40,795 |
| Big Bend 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,333 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,523 lb | $40,995 |
| Big Bend 4 Door 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,453 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,467 lb | $41,295 |
| Outer Banks 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,283 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,637 lb | $48,090 |
| Outer Banks 4 Door 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,340 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,580 lb | $48,190 |
| Badlands 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,243 lb | 5,740 lb | 4,653 lb | $48,890 |
| Badlands 2 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,015 lb | 5,720 lb | 4,705 lb | $48,890 |
| Heritage Edition 4WD | 2.3L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,109 lb | 5,980 lb | 3,457 lb to 5,732 lb | $51,625 |
| Heritage Edition 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,453 lb | 5,920 lb | 4,467 lb | $51,625 |
| Stroppe Edition 4WD | 2.7L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,141 lb | 6,160 lb | 3,457 lb to 5,732 lb | $69,995 |
| Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | 2.3L | 4WD | 3,440 lb | 1,155 lb | 6,100 lb | 3,457 lb to 5,732 lb | $48,890 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $42,270 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $57,600 |
| Subaru Ascent | 5,000 lb | Premium AWD | $40,795 |
| Ford Bronco (this car) | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4WD | $79,995 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | 4 Door Sport 4WD | $39,040 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,700 lb | Badlands 4WD | $37,265 |
| Ford Mustang | 1,000 lb | EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $32,995 |
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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree