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2026 Ford Ranger towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
66% of 4,240 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 3,500 lb: XL SuperCrew RWD, $33,550.

2026 Ford Ranger tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
XL SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD3,500 lb1,809 lb6,050 lb4,240 lb$33,550
XLT SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD3,500 lb1,809 lb6,050 lb4,240 lb$36,075
SuperCrew XL 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,807 lb6,270 lb4,462 lb$37,050
SuperCrew XLT 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,807 lb6,270 lb4,462 lb$39,575
Lariat SuperCrew RWD2.3LRWD3,500 lb1,809 lb6,050 lb4,240 lb$43,955
SuperCrew Lariat 4WD2.3L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,807 lb6,270 lb4,462 lb$47,455
SuperCrew Raptor 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,462 lb$57,270

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLT Double Cab RWD$47,900
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab WT$32,400
Nissan Frontier7,000 lbKing Cab 4x2 S$32,150
Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,635
Ford Maverick4,000 lbXL AWD$28,145
Ford Ranger (this car)3,500 lbXL SuperCrew RWD$33,550

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