Towing capacity and towball load

Towing capacity and towball load for driving with a trailer can be read in the tables.

Max. weight braked trailer

 Note

Use of vibration dampers on the towbar is recommended for trailers heavier than 1800 kg.
EngineEngine code1GearboxMax. weight braked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
T4B4204T31Automatic2300100
T5B4204T23Automatic2300100
T5B4204T26Automatic2300100
T5 AWDB4204T23Automatic2400100
T5 AWDB4204T26Automatic2400100
T5 AWDB4204T20Automatic2400100
T6 AWDB4204T27Automatic2400100
T6 AWDB4204T29Automatic2400100
D3D4204T4Manual select2300100
D4D4204T14Manual select2300100
D4D4204T14Automatic2300100
D4D4204T7Automatic2300100
D4 AWDD4204T14Manual select2400100
D4 AWDD4204T14Automatic2400100
D5 AWDD4204T23Automatic2400100
B4 AWDD420T8Automatic2400100
B5B420T2Automatic2300100
B5 AWDB420T2Automatic2400100
B5 AWDD420T2Automatic2400100
B6 AWDB420TAutomatic2400100

 Important

When driving with a trailer, it is permitted to exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle weight (including towball load) by a maximum of 100 kg (220 lbs), provided that speed is limited to 100 km/h (62 mph). National legal requirements for the vehicle combination, such as speed, etc. must be observed.

Max. weight unbraked trailer

Max. weight unbraked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
75050
  1. 1 The engine code, component number and serial number can be found on the engine.