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2027 Lincoln Navigator towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,700 lb

Cheapest at max
Premiere 4x2
3.5L, 2WD
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb

Top 4% of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.

Tow rating
8,700 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 6,960 lb
Room left
1,800 lb (21% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
116% of 5,936 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-14 mpg.

Pick another car

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: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
8,700 lb
80% of the rating
6,960 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 4x2, $89,995.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate

2027 Lincoln Navigator tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premiere 4x23.5L2WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$89,995
L Premiere 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$92,995
Premiere 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$92,995
L Premiere 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$95,995
Reserve 4x23.5L2WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$99,995
L Reserve 4x23.5L 6cyl2WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$102,995
Reserve 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$102,995
L Reserve 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$105,995
Black Label 4x23.5L2WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$114,995
Black Label 4x2 (2)3.5L 6cyl2WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$114,995
L Black Label RWDNot listedRWD8,700 lb5,994 lb$117,995
Black Label 4x2 (3)3.5L 6cyl2WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$117,995
Black Label 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,929 lb$117,995
Black Label 4x43.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$117,995
L Black Label 4WDNot listed4WD8,700 lb5,936 lb$120,995
Black Label 4x4 (2)3.5L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb6,051 lb$120,995

Highest rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000200920122015201820222027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • 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

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Expedition9,600 lbActive 4WD$66,600
Lincoln Navigator (this car)8,700 lbPremiere 4x2$89,995
INFINITI QX808,500 lbPURE RWD$85,590
Land Rover Range Rover Sport7,716 lbSE P360 AWD$83,700
Rivian R1S7,700 lbPremium AWD$83,990
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV3,500 lbEQS 400 4MATIC AWD$89,950

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