Evan Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 does anyone know what 4wd hiaces are rated to tow? cant find nothing in a google search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Does it say on the towbar? Usually something like 750kg unbraked, 2500kg braked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 na i dont have one just needa know what theyre rated to as i have an idea developing... was hoping that someone had one and could walk outside and tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 if you get a 3l-t or 1kz heaps as the old mans old one managed a 3 tonne digger happily, geared quite low so not the fastest but quite capable of holding 90k most places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 tow rating is based on a lot more things then "engine ability". Suspension, brakes, tyres, chassis strength, tow coupling strength, and plain old weight to make sure it doesnt get lifted or shunted around. You'd be quite suprised at how little weight some vehicles are rated to tow, and it becomes a big factor in the case of an insurance claim. In terms of what its legally rated to tow, just call up toyota and ask them if you cant find any info on the net. edit: oh and if you are asking what it can actually tow, then sky is the limit (i've towed a fully loaded car transporter with a honda integra before, but I wouldnt do that again in a hurry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 I know they can tow heaps was just curious to know what theyre rated to by toyota... cbf calling them/4wd ones were never sold nz new so theyd probably have no idea. might stalk some of them around town and see whats written on the towbars. thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 The tow bar on our 1987 4wd Hiace has 1200kg stamped on it just below where it has Hiace stamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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