Hi jonny it depends on which lc you have, not 100% sure but the 90120 series you can tow 2800kgs and the 100 you can tow 3500kgs the only way to be sure is look at the data plate, it will show four numbers, the first two are the front and back axle, the third is the cars max gross weight, and the last is the max gross train weight, so take gross car weight from train weight and this will give. Theyre based on vehicles sold new in nz spec levels and. Finally, the nissan patrol is big, comfortable and quiet, has 3500kg towing capacity and a gcm of 7000kg, with a. Is anyone out there towing a caravan using a 1992 80 series turbo diesel toyota landcruiser. Despite its branding, which includes land cruiser in its title, the prado is not. Both the stage 1 and stage 2 kit will infact upgrade your braked towing capacity to 4000kg.
The braked 2005 toyota landcruiser towing capacity is between 750 kg 0. A letter from the vehicle manufacturer stating the towing capacity is the only real way to be safe as toyota does not state an exact towing capacity in its standard specs. Contact your toyota dealer for further information about additional requirements such as towing kits, etc. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100series landcruiser included both the 105series and 100series landcruiser models. Land cruiser ute towing capacity landcruiser toyota. The factory braked tow capacity on the 200 series landcruiser can be upgraded from 3500kg to 4000kg.
The 105 series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80 series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4. Undoubtedly toyota landcruisers will be purchased with towing in mind, and the 100 series should not disappoint in this area. Towing with an 80 series landcruiser the grey nomads forum. Ive read a number of different thoughts and opinions about towing with the 200 series toyota land cruiser. Both vehicles have 8 seats and a very high towing capacity. Its the ageold question is the nissan patrol or the toyota landcruiser the best tow car. Verdict only trainspotters will have noticed the minor updates to the toyota landcruiser 200 series along the way, and periodic price rises. Look through all the toyota land cruiser models to find the exact towing capacity for your vehicle. Nov 04, 2017 when towing, consumption averaged around 1723l100km, depending on changes in gradient, average speed and sidewinds, which dropped the range down to a still respectable 600650km.
Clearview towing mirrors for 100 series toyota land cruiser. Many prospective 200 series buyers opted for a used 100 series and that situation continues today. These premium towing mirrors by clearview for your 80 series toyota land cruiser are complete replacement mirrors. Active traction control to help you negotiate slippery or uneven surfaces, active traction control employs the antilock braking system to reduce wheelspin and transfer drive to the wheel with the most traction. Toyota landcruiser 100 series towing mirrors installation. Jul 31, 2008 i think you are already overloading this vehicle by about 1 tonne. The landcruiser s 100 series is larger overall than earlier models. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 1997 toyota land cruiser wagon then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your land cruiser wagon. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing.
Australianspecification landcruiser 100 series comes with a dedicated wiring harness connector, which. Gxl 4x4 hdj100r upgrade ii automatic, 750kg, 3500kg. I am fine with towing at 6075 now if needed, just wondering what people experience with towing this type of. Hi whishy, to be honest mate, and please dont take this the wrongway but to tow 2500kg would be a big enough strugle in a old hj75, let alone 3500kg, they simply havent got the power or torque, i towed with the later 75 series with 4. I posted this on my personal blog at towing with a 200series toyota land. These towing weights are sourced from the new vehicle distributors spec sheets. We ask the experts hi whichcar im thinking about that aussie dream trip of heading from melbourne to the top of australia with the wife, the cavoodles and our dualaxle 2800kg jayco caravan. The pay load capacity for this vehicle is 1,719 pounds. Some critics will say it was actually only competitive with the 80 series before it, when both shared a 2500kg maximum towing capacity.
Jan 10, 2018 theres no doubt that this vehicle still has a place in the aussie towing market, and its no wonder that last year toyota sold 12,814 of them which was more than for 2016. When towing, consumption averaged around 1723l100km, depending on changes in gradient, average speed and sidewinds, which dropped the range down to a still respectable 600650km. Land cruiser series 100 specifications the 100 series is the most common land cruiser seen today. The 105series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4. I had a 2004 tundra a few years a go, it towed ok but the gearing was all wrong for towing at 75.
Fuel became more expensive, and more fuel stations were popping up. Toyota land cruiser 60 series specifications everything fj60. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. The threedoor automatic turbodiesel lists a fuel economy of 8. One popular opinion which seems to come mostly from owners of full size diesel pickups, is that due to the relatively short 112 wheelbase, the land cruiser is a poor towing vehicle. May 18, 2019 its the ageold question is the nissan patrol or the toyota landcruiser the best tow car.
If it wasnt for the prohibitive price, i might have even added to that total. With its combination of performancefeatures and its strong engine, the 2018 toyota land cruiser has the ability to tow up to 8,100 lbs, which is enough to tackle just about any load thats thrown at it. I am planning on heavily modifying this car as i purchas. Theres no doubt that this vehicle still has a place in the aussie towing market, and its no wonder that last year toyota sold 12,814 of them which was more than for 2016. Will a 100 be able to tow a car on a open car trailer with out having issues. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The 100 series was called the toyota land cruiser amazon in the uk and ireland from 1998 to 2007. It has a fraction less offroad ability, but on the tarmac is far superior to its predecessor. Heres why the 2007 toyota land cruiser is the best of the 100 series generation. Toyota landcruiser 100 19982007 has been discontinued and replaced by toyota landcruiser 200. In 2000, toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the land cruiser with commemorative models offered in several countries. Max towing weight ausfish fishing australia, australian. The toyota landcruiser 70 stands out from the pack with its rugged design and heavyduty power.
Here is a profile of the toyota prado 150 series diesel variants from toyotas website. I am fine with towing at 6075 now if needed, just wondering what people experience with towing this type of load has been. But, finally, nissan has a vehicle to compare with the 200 series, the new y62 patrol v8. Subsequent models had a 3500kg towing capacity and 350kg towball download. The product of over 60 years of global adventures, its a sophisticated blend of offroad prowess, onroad comfort and unparalleled refinement. After picking up a rough 1993 fj80 toyota land cruiser, doing maintenance and then towing a. Dec 20, 2016 the 80 series landcruiser which is what i use for towing duties is a case in point. Look through all the toyota land cruiser models to find the exact towing capacity for your. Toyota tests its genuine accessory towbars to both its own stringent standards and the australian design rules. You wouldnt be hard pressed to guess that we started to think a little more about consumption than carrying capacity during the 100 series era.
I suggest that if anyone is having trouble determening their toyota towing capacity. Towing with a 200series toyota land cruiser ih8mud forum. It depends on which lc you have, not 100 % sure but the 90120 series you can tow 2800kgs and the 100 you can tow 3500kgs. Toyota s recently increased towing capacity of 3500 kg has been retained in the 100 series, but for the time being, nsw owners will have to be content with the regulation 2185 kg for the gxv and 2 kg for all other models. But, the 2019 toyota land cruiser ute is not happening outside its current location. Jan 09, 20 hi guys,i stupidly purchased an old land cruiser ute thinking it had the 3500kg towing capacity. Looking for a quality towing mirror for your 100 series land cruiser. Built with the muscle to haul heavy loads, landcruiser 70 series has a braked towing capacity of 3500kg g6. Arb bull bar led spotlights ironman winch 12000p syn rope 80 channel uhf radio new suspension and bushes toughdog shocks 2 lift superior diff drop marks. Towing capacity is 2500kg for the fivedoor and 3000kg for the. The landcruisers 100 series is larger overall than earlier models. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2005 toyota land cruiser then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your land cruiser.
The mentioned output is good for towing 3,500 kg 7,700 pounds of cargo. Pre1996 models were fitted with a towbar at factory that only allowed a measly 1kg when the overall towing capacity of the vehicle was a reasonable 2500kg. The towing capacity shown below include the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Engine toyota dropped the 6cylinder and chose the 4. Toyota landcruiser lc200 wagon 1107 on build date btc upgrades federal and state compliance. In addition to when the current product obtains a revise then folks are excited continuously to understand what is powering the curtain. The last time the y61 patrol was competitive with toyotas topend wagon was with the 19982007 landcruiser 100 series. Sep 09, 2015 is anyone out there towing a caravan using a 1992 80 series turbo diesel toyota landcruiser. All 79 series landcruisers have a towing capacity of 3,500 kgs, a big feature for anyone wanting to haul a big load. I think you are already overloading this vehicle by about 1 tonne. Its best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required. Landcruiser 100 series, for example, has a towing capacity of up to 3500kg with trailer brakes and is designed to accept a 350kg download at the tow ball. What is the towing capacity of a 100 series toyota land. This is my third landcruiser had a 60 series,80 series then got the 100 series all have been great but the 100 series is the best.
Toyota has done a great job with the new 100 series landcruiser, achieving substantial improvements in most areas yet, in the case of the gxl, keeping prices at the level of the previous model. It is an 87 model hj75 which unfortunately is at 2500kg. Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking. Toyota landcruiser 79 series cab chassis gvm upgrade. Does anyone know in qld what i have to do to have this capacity increased if possible. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 toyota land cruiser including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Theyre based on vehicles sold new in nz spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. All in all a good tow vehicle with 100% reliability. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Arb bull bar led spotlights ironman winch 12000p syn rope 80 channel uhf radio new suspension and bushes toughdog shocks 2 lift superior diff drop marks part time 4x4 kit 6 x steelsunraiser rims and mt tyres air bags,locking cage on tray canopy.
We are currently looking to purchase our first caravan always had camper trailers but are having problems with the towing capacity of the 1992 model, if anyone has one could they let me know what type. This doitall 100 series toyota land cruiser ticks all the boxes, a long. With gcm system, the towing capacity raises to 6900 kg 15,000 lbs. As a surefooted tow vehicle for heavy loads over long distances, the toyota landcruiser 200 series gxl v8 turbodiesel is hard to beat on or off the bitumen.
Upgrade your toyota landcruiser 76 series from factory 3300kg to 3900kg. These mirrors are full oe replacement towing mirrors and should be your next upgrade if youre doing any repeated towing with your toyota 100 series land cruiser. The 80 series landcruiser which is what i use for towing duties is a case in point. What is the towing capacity of a 1995 toyota landcruiser. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are shown as manufacturers recommended list price mrlp inclusive of gst, exclusive of options and on road costs. The 100 series formed the basis for the lexus lx 470, which was also sold in japan as the toyota cygnus. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2008 toyota land cruiser then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your land cruiser. Australianspecification landcruiser 100 series comes with a dedicated wiring harness connector, which mates to the trailer wiring through a waterproof connector. Like many other one tonne utes with the same towing capacity, this limit is a bit ambiguous, with very limited warranty options if there. Toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing upgrade to 4000kg. We are currently looking to purchase our first caravan always had camper trailers but are having problems with the towing capacity of the 1992 model, if anyone has one could they let me know what type and size van they are towing.
The engine remains the same, as well as its capabilities. We knew we wanted to fit a slip on camper body so a high payload capacity was seen as essential. Toyotas recently increased towing capacity of 3500 kg has been retained in the 100 series, but for the time being, nsw owners will have to be content with the. First unveiled in 1998, the toyota land cruiser 100 was refreshed in 2002 when the japanese auto manufacturer implemented a couple of features supposed to improve the offroad abilities of this 4.
These mirrors are full oe replacement towing mirrors and should be your next upgrade if youre doing any repeated towing with your toyota 100series land cruiser. The towing capacity is a term used to describe the maximum weight of a trailer a toyota land cruiser car can tow. This means that you can tow any toy, or vehicle, behind it, giving you an immense opportunity for. Toyota landcruiser 100 19982007 large 7 seater suv. See the best large 7 seater suvs in 2019 as rated by australians on. Ask your dealer for toyota genuine tow bar capacity and availability details. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company.
Gcwr gross combination weight rating the maximum allowable gross combination weight. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100 series landcruiser included both the 105 series and 100 series landcruiser models. The landcruiser isnt as roomy as its exterior dimensions suggest it should be. Towing with an fj80 toyota land cruiser 1,000 miles towing. Press release towing role suits toyota landcruiser. The towing capacity of a 1995 toyota land cruiser is 5,000 pounds. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
Jun 26, 20 the last time the y61 patrol was competitive with toyotas topend wagon was with the 19982007 landcruiser 100 series. Y62 patrol vs 200 series landcruiser tow vehicles compared. The toyota land cruiser braked towing capacity starts from 0kg. Mar 20, 20 what is the towing capacity of a 1995 toyota landcruiser.
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