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

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

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

You want to use the Ford Ranger also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this topic the car must be considered from all points of view, 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).
torque affects the Ford Ranger how much the trailer load affects acceleration. 500 Nm. This much torque is available, which clearly means that even if you have charged a lot, it hardly affects acceleration. The four-wheel drive ensures that the traction is not lost even on rough terrain.

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

Evaluation - is the Ford Ranger suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automobile has an enormous maximum towing capacity of 3500 kg . 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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