Towing capacity.

Andy L · 31-12-2013, 18:43

Could anyone give me an idea of the towing capacity of a 1994 4.2 Trol SWB. I have no documentation but wondered what they are rated at.

Thanks in advance

Andy

zippy656 · 31-12-2013, 18:46

Lots and lots

firebobby · 31-12-2013, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy L

Could anyone give me an idea of the towing capacity of a 1994 4.2 Trol SWB. I have no documentation but wondered what they are rated at.

Thanks in advance

Andy

Ummm, a house

solarman216 · 31-12-2013, 19:20

Should be all on plate under bonnet, but have a trawl on here, it has been asked before, Rick

solarman216 · 31-12-2013, 19:25

just did a quick search, 3.5 tonnes for the smaller engines if yours is a 4.2 may be a bit more, Rick

zippy656 · 31-12-2013, 19:27

Oi. How am i ment to get quicker if you jump in.

Link here http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...owing+capacity.

solarman216 · 31-12-2013, 19:32

Sorry zips,won't happen again

Rick

rustic · 31-12-2013, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

just did a quick search, 3.5 tonnes for the smaller engines if yours is a 4.2 may be a bit more, Rick

On any vehicle, as far as I can remember, with any type of over-run brakes, the maximum towed weight is limited to 3.5 tonne.
Clearly much less as the plate or car manufacturer states.

Land Rovers with powerered brakes on the trailer can do more, but not on a 50 mm hitch.

solarman216 · 31-12-2013, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

On any vehicle, as far as I can remember, with any type of over-run brakes, the maximum towed weight is limited to 3.5 tonne.
Clearly much less as the plate or car manufacturer states.

Land Rovers with powerered brakes on the trailer can do more, but not on a 50 mm hitch.

you are of course right these rules are there for a purpose, I tow a 600 kg car trailer with a SWB T2 on it regular although the car has been stripped of junk, lots of other stuff has been added so the whole lot is quite heavy, and probably comes out at around 2.5 tonnes, I personally feel that for a LWB T2 to tow is enough, it does tow a dream and 70s and 80s have been seen with good stability but only usually for testing purposes, I would not want to tow 3.5 tonnes, Rick

Banshee · 02-01-2014, 00:04

I've seen Defenders tow silly things!!!!

I mean check this out for starters;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDhI...e_gdata_player

solarman216 · 02-01-2014, 01:11

good entertainment, but not in any way a valid meaningful test, Rick

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-01-2014, 20:45

still looking for 70s documentary with police rangies pulling artics out of snow bound m62

which led to west yorks and other forces specing their 4x4 need as able to do the same
hence the near monopoly of solihull tackle for many years.

(RIP) PLANK · 03-01-2014, 00:29

I've towed some silly weights with a T2, right up to the 2800k legal max regularly, and as much as 4500k on odd occasions, to be honest in think, as Rick said, 2500k is enough! More than that is too much for the clutch and the body weight. The usual way to tell with any car it to subtract gross vehicle weight from train weight, both can be found on the vin plate

CaptLimey · 06-01-2014, 21:09

Hi Andy L

Can't help re 4.2 Trols but here's my take on towing heavy stuff.

My 2003 3ltr T2, tows my dumper weighing in at 2.5 ton on my twin axle braked Ifor Williams tipper trailer, which itself weighs a ton, so total all up is 3.5 metric tons, with no problems. Having said that I need to drop to second gear on serious gradients but it always manages. Although I tend to take things slow and easy especially on non-autoroute winding roads.

I was recently stopped by the Gendarmes on the autoroute, directed to the weigh bridge and checked against the (obligatory in France) trailer chassis stamped weight capacity (all up 3.5 ton) without a problem.

Whilst the 3 ltr T2 will handle this trailed weight hapily you need to be extra vigilant and very aware of the extra load she's pulling, especially when braking. The old towing rule 'drive slow, straight and turn late' applies big time.

Rgds CL

31-12-2013, 18:43	#1
Andy L Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Yorkshire Vehicle: 4.2 SWB Patrol Posts: 49	Towing capacity. Could anyone give me an idea of the towing capacity of a 1994 4.2 Trol SWB. I have no documentation but wondered what they are rated at. Thanks in advance Andy

31-12-2013, 19:20	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Should be all on plate under bonnet, but have a trawl on here, it has been asked before, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-12-2013, 19:25	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	just did a quick search, 3.5 tonnes for the smaller engines if yours is a 4.2 may be a bit more, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-12-2013, 19:32	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Sorry zips,won't happen again Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-01-2014, 00:04	#10
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I've seen Defenders tow silly things!!!! I mean check this out for starters; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDhI...e_gdata_player __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

31-12-2013, 18:46	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Lots and lots

31-12-2013, 19:27	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Oi. How am i ment to get quicker if you jump in. Link here http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...owing+capacity.

02-01-2014, 01:11	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	good entertainment, but not in any way a valid meaningful test, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-01-2014, 20:45	#12
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	still looking for 70s documentary with police rangies pulling artics out of snow bound m62 which led to west yorks and other forces specing their 4x4 need as able to do the same hence the near monopoly of solihull tackle for many years. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

03-01-2014, 00:29	#13
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I've towed some silly weights with a T2, right up to the 2800k legal max regularly, and as much as 4500k on odd occasions, to be honest in think, as Rick said, 2500k is enough! More than that is too much for the clutch and the body weight. The usual way to tell with any car it to subtract gross vehicle weight from train weight, both can be found on the vin plate

06-01-2014, 21:09	#14
CaptLimey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South of France Vehicle: '03 LWB MK.4 3Ltr T2 Posts: 421	Hi Andy L Can't help re 4.2 Trols but here's my take on towing heavy stuff. My 2003 3ltr T2, tows my dumper weighing in at 2.5 ton on my twin axle braked Ifor Williams tipper trailer, which itself weighs a ton, so total all up is 3.5 metric tons, with no problems. Having said that I need to drop to second gear on serious gradients but it always manages. Although I tend to take things slow and easy especially on non-autoroute winding roads. I was recently stopped by the Gendarmes on the autoroute, directed to the weigh bridge and checked against the (obligatory in France) trailer chassis stamped weight capacity (all up 3.5 ton) without a problem. Whilst the 3 ltr T2 will handle this trailed weight hapily you need to be extra vigilant and very aware of the extra load she's pulling, especially when braking. The old towing rule 'drive slow, straight and turn late' applies big time. Rgds CL