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

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

Ford Ranger 2.Generation  Doppelkabine 2.0 TDCi Limited 4x4

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

With this 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).
torque affects the Ford Ranger how much the trailer load affects acceleration. Torque is available at 420 Nm, which is already a decent value and guarantees that you won't have any problems getting off the mark as a rule. The four-wheel drive ensures that the traction is not lost even on rough terrain.

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 car can be trailers with enormous 3500 kg pull own weight . He can rely on strong 420 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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