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2026 Lincoln Navigator towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
8,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,960 lb
Margin
1,800 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
116% of 5,929 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,960 lbRating: 8,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,960 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
8,700 lb
80% of the rating
6,960 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,960 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 6,960 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,960 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 8,700 lb: Premiere 4WD, $91,995.

2026 Lincoln Navigator tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premiere 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$91,995
L Premiere 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$94,995
Reserve 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$101,995
L Reserve 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$104,995
Black Label 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$119,525
Black Label 4x4 #4808883.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$119,525
L Black Label 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$122,525
Black Label 4x4 #4808913.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$122,525

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 9,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 6,000 lb to 8,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 8,700 lb to 9,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 9,000 lb to 8,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 8,700 lb to 9,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 9,000 lb to 8,600 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 8,600 lb to 9,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 9,000 lb to 8,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 8,300 lb to 8,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Expedition9,600 lbActive 4x2$62,700
Lincoln Navigator (this car)8,700 lbPremiere 4WD$91,995
Cadillac Escalade8,100 lbRWD$91,100
Cadillac Escalade ESV8,000 lbLuxury RWD$105,100
Audi SQ77,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$93,800
Mercedes-Benz GLS7,700 lbGLS 450 4MATIC AWD$90,250

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.

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