Ford Ranger 2.Generation Doppelkabine 2.0 TDCi Limited 4x4 Automatik - Towing vehicle

Is a Ford Ranger 2.Generation Doppelkabine 2.0 TDCi Limited 4x4 Automatik a good towing vehicle?

Ford Ranger 2.Generation  Doppelkabine 2.0 TDCi Limited 4x4 Automatik

You want to use the Ford Ranger also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this issue many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With this motor vehicle, thanks to the maximum towing capacity of 3500 kg, you can tow virtually anything that wants to be towed privately (caravan, horse trailer, boat) or professionally (larger machines, heavy material).
The torque is at the Ford Ranger decisive for acceleration even under load - the more torque the better!

. 500 Nm. This much torque is available, which clearly means that even if you have charged a lot, it hardly affects acceleration. If you want to take the trailer off-road, all-wheel drive is absolutely essential. On surfaces where you would otherwise have no problems, the additional weight of the trailer quickly becomes noticeable and a real problem. It's a good thing that this motor vehicle distributes the power over all four wheels.

The basic prerequisite - a trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this deal.

Evaluation - is the Ford Ranger suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle can be trailers with enormous 3500 kg pull own weight . He can rely on strong 500 Nm access torque - that sounds like a lot, it is, the Ford Ranger is a born towing vehicle. Horse trailers with one horse (possibly two) are no problem, also large (luxury) caravans or smaller excavators and other heavy equipment. Please note that you may need a driving license B96 or even BE / class 3 here.

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