boatboy50 Member 11 Member For: 18y 11m 3d Posted 28/01/06 11:24 AM Share Posted 28/01/06 11:24 AM Hey Guys,Im in the market for one.Whats the towing rating for the XR6T, and how well do they actually tow with t6he IRS?I will be towing on average twice a month, less than 100kms, with boats between one to two tonne with brakes.Does anyone have experience with this?I understand they have traction standard which would help on a slippery boat ramp.RegardsDarren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cyric Just sit back and enjoy the ride...! Donating Members 1,121 Member For: 21y 4m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 28/01/06 11:37 AM Share Posted 28/01/06 11:37 AM XR6T is only rated to tow 1600kg. I've had no problems with towing trailers, but never anything really heavy like boats or caravans. Can't help there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka'sxr6t Member 1,480 Member For: 20y 7m 2d Location: Mildura Posted 28/01/06 11:48 AM Share Posted 28/01/06 11:48 AM XR6T is only rated to tow 1600kg. I've had no problems with towing trailers, but never anything really heavy like boats or caravans. Can't help there...<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was told the ute was rated at 1600kg and the sedan at 2100kg. That's according to a dealer anyway.macka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted_sa Member 270 Member For: 19y 5m 10d Posted 28/01/06 12:25 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 12:25 PM I've tow my 20ft Camero Strada, it's about 1600kg inc. trailer. the T tows it better than any V8 Late model camira I previously owned (better on fuel too). I do have a big PWR trans cooler which is essential for regular towing.BEAUTIFUL car to tow with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltint Member 686 Member For: 21y 8m 10d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast QLD Posted 28/01/06 12:49 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 12:49 PM I have no idea how heavy, but we used to tow a bike trailer with up to 3 large trail bikes on board and still manage to overtake slower cars.Big AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBomb3000 Donating Members 875 Member For: 19y 1m 9d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 28/01/06 02:01 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 02:01 PM Hey Guys,Im in the market for one.Whats the towing rating for the XR6T, and how well do they actually tow with t6he IRS?I will be towing on average twice a month, less than 100kms, with boats between one to two tonne with brakes.Does anyone have experience with this?I understand they have traction standard which would help on a slippery boat ramp.RegardsDarrenThe IRS tows well. With my N/A XR6 I towed a car trailer with 1800kg's of farm equipment in it, 5 blokes in the car over 200kms and it did it well. Have also towed a 21' Hallett Charisma plenty of times but never any more than 30kms trailer has no brakes and never had any dramas with it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianL Member 14 Member For: 19y 10m 12d Location: crusin the Sutherland Shire Posted 28/01/06 02:52 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 02:52 PM I believe manual is limited to 1200kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Cyric Just sit back and enjoy the ride...! Donating Members 1,121 Member For: 21y 4m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 28/01/06 09:26 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 09:26 PM When in doubt, google it! From www.ford.com.au BF XR6T Accessories page:"Maximum carrying capacity of 1,600kg (auto transmission) and 1,200kg (manual transmission)"Heavy-Duty 2300kg Towpack is "Not available on XR6 Turbo and XR8"If you have a BA XR6T, then it's 1600kg limit on both auto & manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Blue Powered by Ford's 3.7 V6 = Zoom Zoom Zoom! Member 890 Member For: 20y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Tweed Heads Posted 28/01/06 10:14 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 10:14 PM I tow my 19' Stejcraft with ease, one trip being 300km each way, with the boat fully loaded with gear equating to well over the 1600kg limit.Slippery boat ramps have never been a problem thanks to the combination of LSD,Auto tranny and a steady foot. I do not have a tranny cooler yet, but certainly should have especially with the extra power and torque from the EDIT I do tend to accellerate gently to spare the tranny, but still pass everyone up hills Here is a photo of my rig. Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 8m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 28/01/06 10:24 PM Share Posted 28/01/06 10:24 PM I towed this without any problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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