jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 13/08/07 04:08 AM Share Posted 13/08/07 04:08 AM Hi guysThis might be a stupid question and have a very simple answer.... I am in the process of searching for a turbo ute but have noticed (especially in the manuals) they have a very small towing capacity compared to the sedans. I understand you could physically put alot more weight in the actual tray than you could fit in a sedan but when it comes to towing say a ski boat or caravan this wouldn't matter. Could anyone shed some light on this for me? Thanks heapsJason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 9m 25d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 13/08/07 07:18 AM Share Posted 13/08/07 07:18 AM The xr6t and the xr8 have a maximum towing capability of 1600kg in auto and 1200kg in the manuals, this is the same between sedan and ute. the reason is because of the amount of torque the engines produce, if it really loads up the gearbox with, say, 2000kg and full noise in a higher gear, this puts too much stress on the box, sucks but is true.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/08/07 07:23 AM Share Posted 13/08/07 07:23 AM ....which is more of a cop-out on Ford's behalf. They are certainly capable of much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 13/08/07 08:11 AM Author Share Posted 13/08/07 08:11 AM (edited) The xr6t and the xr8 have a maximum towing capability of 1600kg in auto and 1200kg in the manuals, this is the same between sedan and ute. the reason is because of the amount of torque the engines produce, if it really loads up the gearbox with, say, 2000kg and full noise in a higher gear, this puts too much stress on the box, sucks but is true....I found that the sedan was 2300kg (braked) and the ute was 1080kg (braked)BAMKII Sedan (manual) http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehic...hp?key=FORD04PC BAMKII Ute (manual) http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehic...hp?key=FORD04QS Or are these figures wrong? .... and if so does anyone know the actuals? Edited 13/08/07 08:12 AM by jason_85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/08/07 10:06 AM Share Posted 13/08/07 10:06 AM Specifications on the Ford website have them as the same - pretty sure it's been the same from BA onwards.Ute SpecsSedan Specs(you'll need to select the xr6t on the ute specs page)Drop the turbo on either and you've got yourself 2300kg capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 13/08/07 10:32 PM Author Share Posted 13/08/07 10:32 PM :( and drop the manual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 9m 25d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 13/08/07 11:20 PM Share Posted 13/08/07 11:20 PM The standard XR6 (NA) can tow 2300kg, but turbo or XR8 manuals are all 1200kg and autos are 1600 in sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weapon Member 75 Member For: 20y 6m 4d Posted 14/08/07 12:00 PM Share Posted 14/08/07 12:00 PM The standard XR6 (NA) can tow 2300kg, but turbo or XR8 manuals are all 1200kg and autos are 1600 in sedanI interested in this topic aswell as im buying a hevier boat soon but I checked the ford website and I says that the turbo ute can tow a max of 1600kg in auto and 1200 in manual why is this when the less powerfull xr6 can tow 2300kg and so can the xr8???do you think ford dont want the turb to be put under much load for pinging problems perhaps???And I f you look at teratory specks they can tow 2300kg in the turbo ghia model I dont get it ford!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/08/07 01:14 PM Share Posted 14/08/07 01:14 PM For the sake of the driveline. A T kicking down a gear or two at full noise dragging a couple of tonne wouldn't do it much good.Most people would care enough not to let such a scenario happen....but it's all about saving the warranty $'s as far as Ford are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 14/08/07 09:47 PM Author Share Posted 14/08/07 09:47 PM oh okI was under the impression the more torque the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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