Needing a towing vehicle
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Isuzu D-Max towing capacity. Again with the exception of the entry-level Utility 4x2 Single Cab, all versions of this D-Max have a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg – that’s 3.5 tonnes. The 4x2 model is limited to 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes). The unbraked trailer limited is the maximum 750kg for all models.
I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
Edited by Darumvej on Thursday 20th January 22:32
Darumvej said:
Isuzu D-Max towing capacity. Again with the exception of the entry-level Utility 4x2 Single Cab, all versions of this D-Max have a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg – that’s 3.5 tonnes. The 4x2 model is limited to 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes). The unbraked trailer limited is the maximum 750kg for all models.
I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
Alas, the government guidelines requires a vehicle to have 3500kg GVW, not towing capacity. I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
There’s a good discussion at https://professionalpickup.com/pickup-towing-limit... which hits the points well.
Which I agree is utterly daft, but rules is rules. Our EU friends don’t have this silly rule I hear.
ConnectionError said:
I think you know the answer to your own question.
There is nothing in the UK other than a van that would work and be legal.
Sad times, I so didn’t want to get a van and have it as a regular driver… was so hoping there would be some random something fun that wasn’t a van. Guess by definition, a 3.5t capable vehicle that isn’t a van would be a bit weird and a strange niche..There is nothing in the UK other than a van that would work and be legal.
I’d better think about a fancy van that doesn’t look like a builders dumper truck with 20 used MaccyD wrappers on the dash, copies of Razzle from 2003 in the door pocket and sweaty arse marks on the drivers seat….
A girl can wish huh.
MissTaniaThomas said:
Darumvej said:
Isuzu D-Max towing capacity. Again with the exception of the entry-level Utility 4x2 Single Cab, all versions of this D-Max have a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg – that’s 3.5 tonnes. The 4x2 model is limited to 2,500kg (2.5 tonnes). The unbraked trailer limited is the maximum 750kg for all models.
I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
Alas, the government guidelines requires a vehicle to have 3500kg GVW, not towing capacity. I own a 2019 Toyota HI lux and they have been uprated to 3500kg and plated.
There’s a good discussion at https://professionalpickup.com/pickup-towing-limit... which hits the points well.
Which I agree is utterly daft, but rules is rules. Our EU friends don’t have this silly rule I hear.
MissTaniaThomas said:
I’ve a pre 97 licence with half of the alphabet on it….. I can drive 8250kg on it.
OK, here's my understanding of things:With the C1 licence you have already, you're able to drive something over 3500kg gross, so you'll be able to get a vehicle that can tow the longer trailers, but you'll need a +E on it to be able to tow over 750kg with one. The 8250kg is for a 7500kg vehicle with a 750kg trailer, you can't, for example, have a 4500kg gross vehicle and a 3500kg trailer.
There is an argument that if you need a C1+E, you may as well go straight to C+E, but up to you. The C1+E total combination weight is something like 12 tonnes, so easily enough for what you propose.
The issue you have as it stands is you only have the heavier 3500kg towing rating on your B+E, and the vehicle under that category must be 3500kg max, which means it doesn't get the longer trailer allowance.
Having something exactly 3500kg isn't a get out, as the break is "3500kg or less" vs "over 3500kg".
So you both need a vehicle that is 3501kg or more gross, and the towing extension to your C1 licence in order to pull decent weight with it.
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