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Top Vehicles for Towing by car type

1/2 Ton Trucks

Pickup trucks, unlike passenger cars, are classified by payload. If you see "1/2 ton" in the description of your pickup, it means that its maximum payload is 1000 pounds.
9,000 lbs - 12,640 lbs
4,000 lbs - 12,000 lbs
3,800 lbs - 12,000 lbs
3,500 lbs - 12,000 lbs
3,450 lbs - 11,500 lbs
2,000 lbs - 11,300 lbs
10,000 lbs - 11,000 lbs
6,500 lbs - 9,740 lbs
2,900 lbs - 8,850 lbs
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs

3/4 Ton Trucks

By default, the figure "3/4 ton" means that your pickup has a payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. However, automakers have gone a step further and made their vehicles more powerful, and now the payload capacity in this category exceeds the 1500 mark.
10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs
9,300 lbs - 15,900 lbs
2,100 lbs - 15,000 lbs
8,100 lbs - 14,150 lbs
9,300 lbs - 14,000 lbs
5,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs
8,000 lbs - 11,900 lbs
7,500 lbs - 11,500 lbs
9,900 lbs - 11,000 lbs
9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs
9,700 lbs - 10,500 lbs

1 Ton Trucks

1-ton pickup trucks are the real heavyweights and are most often chosen for the toughest jobs because of their excellent payload capacity. By definition, these giants can carry 2,000 pounds. To be honest, they can handle even more than that!
6,800 lbs - 21,000 lbs
10,000 lbs - 17,000 lbs
8,500 lbs - 16,800 lbs
9,000 lbs - 16,350 lbs
8,500 lbs - 16,000 lbs
6,500 lbs - 15,700 lbs
7,000 lbs - 13,800 lbs
6,500 lbs - 13,500 lbs
9,100 lbs - 12,000 lbs
9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs
9,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs

Other Trucks

Not all pickup trucks are categorized by their payload capacity. Although the vehicles on the list below have a body of a pickup, they are much lighter than their competitors and can carry smaller loads. However, if you need practicality and don't plan to squeeze the most out of them, these vehicles are a great choice.
1,400 lbs - 8,000 lbs
7,300 lbs - 7,900 lbs
1,500 lbs - 7,700 lbs
4,000 lbs - 7,650 lbs
1,440 lbs - 7,500 lbs
1,800 lbs - 7,050 lbs
3,000 lbs - 6,500 lbs
3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs
5,000 lbs - 5,100 lbs
1,380 lbs - 2,194 lbs

Body-On-Frame SUV

Cars with a frame at their base are much more reliable and sturdy. They are doing well off-road and are great for towing huge loads. Often, they are no worse than pickup trucks.
7,400 lbs - 12,000 lbs
7,013 lbs - 12,000 lbs
6,100 lbs - 11,000 lbs
10,000 lbs
6,200 lbs - 10,000 lbs
5,000 lbs - 9,200 lbs
6,500 lbs - 9,100 lbs
8,500 lbs - 9,000 lbs
6,000 lbs - 9,000 lbs

SUV

If your life takes place not only in the city but also in the countryside, consider buying an SUV. These cars have increased ground clearance, which makes them passable off-road, but at the same time - they have comfortable and spacious interiors, in which you will be pleasant to drive in a noisy urban environment. Powerful engines and reliable body construction allow these vehicles to tow quite large trailers.
3,700 lbs - 8,700 lbs
7,716 lbs
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
7,700 lbs - 7,716 lbs
1,650 lbs - 7,716 lbs
1,000 lbs - 7,716 lbs

Minivan

If you have a large family, a minivan is the perfect vehicle for you. It can carry up to 9 people and is equipped with a large luggage compartment. In addition, modern minivans have an impressive towing capacity, allowing you to use this vehicle for camping or other outdoor activities with the whole family.
1,700 lbs - 3,800 lbs
1,000 lbs - 3,800 lbs
2,600 lbs - 3,600 lbs
2,000 lbs - 3,600 lbs
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
3,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs
2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs

Wagon

A station wagon is a cross between a sedan and a minivan. It has a larger luggage compartment, making it an excellent choice if you regularly carry bulky but light loads.
4,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs
3,300 lbs - 5,500 lbs
4,600 lbs
4,600 lbs
3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs
3,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs
4,400 lbs
4,100 lbs
4,100 lbs
1,000 lbs - 4,000 lbs

Hatchback

Hatchbacks are usually more compact than cars with other body styles, making them more maneuverable and nimble in urban environments. Despite their shorter size, this does not make them any less powerful - their towing capacity is often equal to a sedan.
4,850 lbs
2,000 lbs - 4,600 lbs
4,400 lbs
4,100 lbs
1,850 lbs - 3,850 lbs
3,300 lbs - 3,500 lbs

Sedan

The sedan is the most popular vehicle type for everyday driving. However, many sedans today have enough power to tow a trailer so that you can use your daily car for this purpose.
5,070 lbs
4,000 lbs - 5,000 lbs
3,500 lbs - 5,000 lbs
4,600 lbs
3,700 lbs - 4,600 lbs
4,400 lbs
4,000 lbs - 4,400 lbs
4,180 lbs
4,180 lbs
1,650 lbs - 4,100 lbs

Hybrid

Hybrid cars combine two engines under their hood - a classic combustion engine and an electric motor. In this way, they receive increased combined power and torque, which makes them more suitable for towing loads.
3,000 lbs - 6,000 lbs
3,000 lbs - 5,500 lbs
2,000 lbs - 3,500 lbs
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
1,000 lbs - 2,000 lbs
1,650 lbs

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RV

RV, which stands for Recreational Vehicle, is an excellent buy for those who want to vacation in comfort away from home. The inside of such a trailer can hold everything you need - a kitchen, sleeping area, shower, and more. However, the bigger your RV is, the more powerful vehicle you need to haul it.

RWs

2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 28

Dimensions
Length
27.92 ft. (335.04 in.)
Width
8.46 ft. (101.52 in.)
Height
9.75 ft. (117 in.)
Interior Height
6.62 ft. (79.44 in.)
Amount of axles
2
Weight
Dry Weight
5,979 lbs
Payload Capacity
1,621 lbs
Hitch weight
976 lbs
GVWR
7,600 lbs
RW
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Car Trailers

If you need to transport a car with automatic transmission for a long distance - do not try to tow it in the usual way when all four wheels are in contact with the road. In this case, the gearbox experiences a colossal load and can quickly fail. For transporting such cars over long distances, it is best to use a car trailer - a platform on which the vehicle can be secured firmly to travel thousands of miles.

Car Trailer
Dimensions
Typical car trailer weight
1,900 lbs
Car Trailer
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Boat Trailers

There are special trailers for transporting boats. Make sure you choose a sturdy one and long enough for your boat.

Boat Trailer
Dimensions
Small boat trailer
400 lbs
Large boat trailer
2,000 lbs
Boat Trailer
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Typical Trailers

There is a huge variety of trailers. Choose the one that perfectly represents your needs and lifestyle.

Typical Trailer

Large Livestock Trailer

Typical car trailer weight
7,300 lbs
Typical Trailer
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