Ball Weight Ford Ranger
In the case of our example the 2017 ford ranger xlt 4x4 has a 3500kg tow rating.
Ball weight ford ranger. General rule of thumb with most tow setups is that the ball mass rating is 10 per cent of the maximum tow rating. Taking a look at the ranger itself the published gvm is 3 200kg with a gcm of 6 000kg. Assume we re towing the maximum trailer weight of 3 500kg this will drop our gcm down to 2 500kg. If we now.
The px ranger does not need a load distribution hitch but as with most vehilces the tow ball weight needs to be less than or equal to 10 of the max towing capacity so 335kgs. Ford ranger 2014 class 3 professional round tube rear trailer hitch by reese towpower. Taking into account the weight of driver observer and towbar 170kg in total the 970kg payload is just 30kg shy of the top spec wildtrak s max and around 160kg short of the xl the lightest of the ranger 4x4 dual cabs. With that load on the ranger s rear ride height dropped 60mm the equal best result among the seven utes.
Subject to state and territory regulations. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball ball. Trailer capacity lbs max. The weight carrying capacity is 4000 lbs while the tongue weight is 600 lbs 6000 600 lbs weight capacity with use of.
Newranger net new ford ranger forum for all discussion relating to the ford ranger and everest plus mazda bt50 all years all models. This is the maximum the ranger can now weigh. Further weight restrictions apply please consult your authorised ford dealer and or refer to the owner s manual for guidance. V6 core manual 11 utes 1 winner.
Ball weight the force exerted downwards on a vehicle s tow ball by a caravan or trailer. Tongue load lbs rear step bumper ranger 3 500350 hitch receiver ranger 7 500 2 750 2 1 hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting.