towing weights

nejones · 19-12-2008, 22:54

Hi my dads interested in a 2.7 T2 but because he tows a boat @ 2ton he needs to know the towing capacity of the T2.
Can you help please there is some urgency to this?

:smile:

zippy656 · 19-12-2008, 22:57

whats he need to know then??

ill got get my book if you like,

can email the page if you want??

or phone..

Zippy

extreme-4x4 · 19-12-2008, 23:09

i was told by a trailer company and they showed me in a book too

lwb 2 and 3/4 ton

swb 2 and 1/2 ton

Terranosaurus · 19-12-2008, 23:15

Ignore books - have a look at the plate under the bonnet that is what VOSA or the Police will do if they stop you.

The plate give you the GVW (Gross vehicle weight - max weight of truck fully loaded) and the MAM (Maximum allowed mass - max allowed weight including trailer). Minus one from the other to get maximum traile weight.

IIRC mine is 2800kg

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 19-12-2008, 23:17

2800kg

zippy656 · 19-12-2008, 23:18

here you go Nathan.

just scaned my Mrs Zippy, just for you...

what service...

says what you said hummy too!

daveg · 20-12-2008, 00:30

your trialer will be fine with a terrano, i have had caravans and you will be ok with it.

dave

extreme-4x4 · 20-12-2008, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird

Ignore books - have a look at the plate under the bonnet that is what VOSA or the Police will do if they stop you.

The plate give you the GVW (Gross vehicle weight - max weight of truck fully loaded) and the MAM (Maximum allowed mass - max allowed weight including trailer). Minus one from the other to get maximum traile weight.

IIRC mine is 2800kg

so is that a little over 2 and 3/4 tons

Toolbox · 20-12-2008, 00:50

2.7558 Imperial tons (near as dam it 2 & ¾ )

rustic · 20-12-2008, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by nejones

Hi my dads interested in a 2.7 T2 but because he tows a boat @ 2ton he needs to know the towing capacity of the T2.
Can you help please there is some urgency to this?

:smile:

My boat and trailer weigh approx 2 tonne, (4 wheel trailer) no problems towing at the legal limit on the motorway, you just need to organise a fuel tanker to run along side

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Yes, towing limit 2.8 tonne. 100kg on the tow bar and she is rock steady without a stabiliser.
NOTE the outfit takes some stopping though so allow extra distance to stop. You still get idiots who pull into your safe stopping distance when approaching roundabouts, especially down hill like on the A 14.
At least they provide an extra crumple zone ! 8O 8O
Now I know what you truck drivers go through every day !

zippy656 · 20-12-2008, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nejones

Hi my dads interested in a 2.7 T2 but because he tows a boat @ 2ton he needs to know the towing capacity of the T2.
Can you help please there is some urgency to this?

:smile:

all happy then> or stil need a little help???

Zippy

(RIP) PLANK · 24-12-2008, 12:29

Does anyone know the towing capacities of automatic as compare to manual t2's?

i have noticed a huge differenece between the capacitys of a T2 and a Mistral, and wondered if it was down to the auto box?

I beleive it maybe down to legisation on towin g in japan and in reality they will tow the same as a t2/mav but I have never had the opportunity to see the capacities for an auto T2

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 24-12-2008, 14:07

rings a bell plank, in jp limit 750kg.

though think some patrols in uk spec are much lower on auto ie 2800 v 3500 for manual.

looking at scan above looks like auto t2=1700kg, guess slush boxes not as tough.

(RIP) PLANK · 26-12-2008, 11:17

does a UK t2 auto have the same geat box as a Mistral? If so the difference must be down to legislation in the cuntry of origin?

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 26-12-2008, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

does a UK t2 auto have the same geat box as a Mistral? If so the difference must be down to legislation in the cuntry of origin?

dont think so, as dont believe uk autos have mode selection. sure a slusher can confirm.

19-12-2008, 22:54	#1
nejones Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tipton Vehicle: T2 Posts: 338	towing weights Hi my dads interested in a 2.7 T2 but because he tows a boat @ 2ton he needs to know the towing capacity of the T2. Can you help please there is some urgency to this? :smile:

19-12-2008, 23:17	#5
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24-12-2008, 14:07	#13
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	rings a bell plank, in jp limit 750kg. though think some patrols in uk spec are much lower on auto ie 2800 v 3500 for manual. looking at scan above looks like auto t2=1700kg, guess slush boxes not as tough. __________________ 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!

19-12-2008, 22:57	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	whats he need to know then?? ill got get my book if you like, can email the page if you want?? or phone.. Zippy

19-12-2008, 23:09	#3
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	i was told by a trailer company and they showed me in a book too lwb 2 and 3/4 ton swb 2 and 1/2 ton

19-12-2008, 23:15	#4
Terranosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: YORKSHIRE Vehicle: 2001 2.7 TDi T2 SWB Posts: 4,077	Ignore books - have a look at the plate under the bonnet that is what VOSA or the Police will do if they stop you. The plate give you the GVW (Gross vehicle weight - max weight of truck fully loaded) and the MAM (Maximum allowed mass - max allowed weight including trailer). Minus one from the other to get maximum traile weight. IIRC mine is 2800kg

19-12-2008, 23:18	#6
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	here you go Nathan. just scaned my Mrs Zippy, just for you... what service... says what you said hummy too!

20-12-2008, 00:30	#7
daveg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2.7td lwb Posts: 119	your trialer will be fine with a terrano, i have had caravans and you will be ok with it. dave

20-12-2008, 00:50	#9
Toolbox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cornwall Vehicle: Oh yes Posts: 1,968	2.7558 Imperial tons (near as dam it 2 & ¾ )

24-12-2008, 12:29	#12
(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	Does anyone know the towing capacities of automatic as compare to manual t2's? i have noticed a huge differenece between the capacitys of a T2 and a Mistral, and wondered if it was down to the auto box? I beleive it maybe down to legisation on towin g in japan and in reality they will tow the same as a t2/mav but I have never had the opportunity to see the capacities for an auto T2

26-12-2008, 11:17	#14
(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	does a UK t2 auto have the same geat box as a Mistral? If so the difference must be down to legislation in the cuntry of origin?