2026 Land Rover Defender towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,201lb
- 90 V8 AWD, 5.0L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 7,715 lb.
- Top 8% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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, $114,400.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,445 lb | $114,400 |
| 110 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,201 lb | 5,125 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 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 |
| 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 | $75,200 |
| 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $84,400 |
| 130 P400 Outbound AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,610 lb | $86,700 |
| 110 P400 Trophy Edition Keswick AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $87,400 |
| 110 P400 Trophy Edition Deep Sandglow AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $87,400 |
| 110 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,035 lb | $95,600 |
| 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,735 lb | $99,100 |
| 130 P400 X AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | $105,000 |
| 90 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,445 lb | $114,400 |
| 110 P525 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,735 lb | $118,300 |
| 130 P500 V8 AWD | 5.0L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,800 lb | $123,900 |
| 110 P635 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | $158,300 |
| 110 P635 OCTA Black AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | $168,700 |
| 110 OCTA AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | N/A |
| 110 OCTA Black AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,950 lb | N/A |
| 110 Trophy Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 8,200 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 5,125 lb | N/A |
| 130 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,716 lb | 5,570 lb | N/A |
| 110 P300 S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 7,715 lb | 5,035 lb | $63,500 |
| 130 P300 S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 7,715 lb | 5,620 lb | $73,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 10,000 lb | Upland 4WD | $66,995 |
| Land Rover Defender (this car) | 8,201 lb | 90 V8 AWD | $114,400 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,200 lb | LS RWD | $63,700 |
| Audi Q7 | 7,700 lb | Premium 55 quattro | $67,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 7,700 lb | 350 RWD | $62,250 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 lb | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | $70,800 |
| Jeep Recon | 3,300 lb | Moab 4xe 4x4 | $65,000 |
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