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Modern utes offer generous carrying capacity, but which vehicles currently on sale can haul the biggest loads?
How much can every ute in Australia tow and carry? We compare the tow and payload ratings of popular vehicles such as the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max and more so you don’t have to.
To separate the utes in this list with greater nuance, we’ve done the legwork and included the range of payloads for the various trim levels available to give a better idea of how well suited each vehicle is to towing and touring.
We’ve compiled a helpful list of all utes on sale in Australia in 2025 sorted by manufacturer from A-Z form. Here you’ll find the braked towing and payload capacity of every ute on the market.
For a more focused look at towing, see our separate article.
In essence, a payload figure is how much you can carry, and when it comes to utes it’s a number you should have etched in the back of your head.
It’s important to remember that payload is reduced by every additional accessory, driver and passenger on board; it’s not just about what’s in the tray.
A full tank of fuel is included in the Australian definition for kerb weight, unlike in some other markets that use varying parameters.
Add kerb weight and payload together and you have your GVM or gross vehicle mass, which is the maximum your vehicle can weigh.
Payload/GVM figures are strictly enforced by police in Australia so they’re numbers you need to know and watch.
| BYD model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shark 6 | 321kW/650Nm 1.5-litre petrol 4-cylinder + dual electric motors | 790kg | 2500kg |
| Chevrolet model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium 4×4 auto |
313kW/624Nm 6.2-litre petrol V8 | 748kg | 4500kg (70mm ball) |
| Silverado ZR2 4×4 auto | 313kW/624Nm 6.2-litre petrol V8 | 713kg | 4200kg (70mm ball) |
| Midnight, Custom Sport | 6.6-litre turbo- diesel V8 turbo-diesel V8 |
733kg or 1,386kg (truck license) |
4500kg (70mm ball) |
| Ford model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| F150 XLT and Lariat | 298kW/678Nm 3.5-litre twin turbo petrol V6 | 769kg (XLT) 685kg (Lariat) |
4500kg |
| Ranger XL Hi-Rider (single cab, super cab and dual cab) | 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 1135-1447kg | 3500kg |
| Ranger XL and XLT single cab and super cab 4×4 auto | 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1059-1337kg | 3500kg |
| Ranger XL double cab 4×4 auto | 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four or 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 994-1211kg | 3500kg |
| Ranger XLS and XLT double cab 4×4 auto | 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi turbo-diesel four or 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 | 983-1148kg | 3500kg |
| Ranger 4×4 (Sport, Wildtrak, Platinum) auto | 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi turbo-diesel four or 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 | 717-1010kg | 3500kg |
| Ranger Raptor 4×4 auto | 292kW/583Nm 3.0-litre twin turbo petrol V6 | 717kg | 2500kg |
| F150 XLT | 298kW/678Nm twin-turbo V6 petrol | 769kg | 4500kg |
| F150 Lariat | 298kW/678Nm twin-turbo V6 petrol | 710kg | 4500kg |
| GWM model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Cannon Alpha (Lux, Ultra) | 135kW/480Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four | 760-821kg | 3500kg |
| Ute Cannon Alpha | 255kW/648Nm (combined) 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four and hybrid drivetrain | 735kg | 3500kg |
| Ute Cannon 4×4 (CC, L, Vanta) | 120kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 995kg | 3200kg |
| Ute Cannon Part-Time 4×4 (XSR) | 120kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 875kg | 3000kg |
| Ineos model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenadier Quartermaster Diesel |
183kW/550Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel six | 832kg | 3500kg |
| Grenadier Quartermaster Petrol |
210kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six |
907kg | 3500kg |
| Isuzu model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Max SX 4×2 manual/auto | 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four | 1405/1380kg | 2800/3000kg |
| D-Max 4×2 (SX, LS-U) | 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 985-1400kg | 3500kg |
| D-Max 4×4 (SX, LS-M, LS-U, X-Rider X-Terrain, Blade) | 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 935-1400kg | 3500kg |
| JAC model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis 4×4 | 120kW/410Nm 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 1045kg | 3200kg |
| Haven 4×4 | 120kW/410Nm 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 1045kg | 3200kg |
| Jeep model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator (Rubicon and Night Eagle) | 209kW/347Nm 3.6-litre petrol V6 | 693kg | 2721kg |
| Kia model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman Ute 4×4 and 4×2 | 154kW/441Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four |
‘Over 1000kg’ | 3500kg |
Specifications for the Kia Tasman are limited, as the vehicle is yet to officially release at the time of publication.
| LDV model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| T60 Max 4×4 auto (Pro, Max Luxe) | 160kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four | 730-935kg | 3000kg |
| eT60 | 130kW/310Nm rear electric motor | 1000kg | 1000kg |
| Mahindra model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| S11 4×4 PikUp | 103kW/320Nm 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel | 1035kg | 2500kg |
| Mazda model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT-50 XS 4×2 | 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four | 1380kg | 3000kg |
| BT-50 4×2 (XT, XTR) | 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 1055-1315kg | 3500kg |
| BT-50 4×4 (XT, XTR, GT, SP) | 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 887-1340kg | 3500kg |
| Mitsubishi model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton GLX 4×2 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1070kg | 3500kg |
| Triton GLX 4×4 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1083kg | 3500kg |
| Triton GLX+ 4×4 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1095kg | 3500kg |
| Triton GLX-R 4×4 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1080kg | 3500kg |
| Triton GLS 4×4 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1075kg | 3500kg |
| Triton GSR 4×4 dual cab | 150kw/470Nm 2.4-litre bi turbo-diesel four | 1030kg | 3500kg |
| Nissan model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navara SL 4×2 | 140kW/450Nm 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel four | 1109-1256kg | 3500kg |
| Navara 4×4 (SL, ST, ST-X, Pro-4X) | 140kW/450Nm 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel four | 993-1175kg | 3500kg |
| RAM model | Engine | Maximum Payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 (Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Sport, Limited Crew Cab) | 291kW/556Nm 5.7-litre petrol V8 | 701-931kg | 4500kg |
| 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Laramie Sport | 313kW/635Nm 3.0L twin-turbo petrol straight-six | 863kg | 4500kg |
| 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Limited | 403kW/707Nm 3.0L twin-turbo petrol straight-six | 782.5kg | 4200kg |
| 2500 Laramie Crew Cab | 276kW/1152Nm 6.7-litre turbo-diesel inline | 828-886kg | 4500kg (8000kg with air-brakes fitted) |
| 3500 Laramie Crew Cab | 276kW/1152Nm 6.7-litre turbo-diesel inline | 1759kg | 4500kg (8000kg with air-brakes fitted) |
| KGM Ssangyong model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musso 4×4 (ELX, Adventure, Ultimate) | 133kW/420Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel four | 790kg | 3500kg |
| Musso XLV 4×4 (ELX, Adventure, Ultimate) | 133kW/420Nm 2.0-litre turbo diesel four | 880-1010kg | 3500kg |
| Toyota model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilux Workmate 4×2 petrol | 122kW/245Nm 2.7-litre petrol four | 985-1205kg | 2500kg |
| Hilux 4×2 Hi-Rider diesel (Workmate, SR, SR5) | 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four | 1005-1235kg | 2800kg |
| Hilux Workmate 4×4 | 110kW/400Nm 2.4-litre turbo-diesel four | 940-1250kg | 3500kg |
| Hilux 4×4 manual (SR, SR5) | 150kW/420Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four | 940-1225kg | 3500kg |
| Hilux 4×4 auto (SR, SR5, Rogue, GR Sport) | 150kW/500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four or 150kW/500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel 48v mild hybrid | 764-1060kg | 3500kg |
| LandCruiser 70 Series cab chassis | 150kW/500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four | 1380-1310kg | 3500kg |
| LandCruiser 79 Series dual-cab | 150kW/500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four | 1325kg | 3500kg |
| Volkswagen model | Engine | Maximum payload | Braked towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarok Core 4×4 auto | 125kW/405Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four | 967kg | 3500kg |
| Amarok Life 4×4 auto | 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four | 913kg | 3500kg |
| Amarok Style 4×4 auto | 154kW/500Nm 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four | 935kg | 3500kg |
| Amarok Style 4×4 auto | 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 | 957kg | 3500kg |
| Amarok Panamericana, Aventura TDI 4×4 auto | 184kW/600Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 | 784-955kg | 3500kg |
| Amarok Aventura TSI 4×4 auto | 222kW/452Nm 2.3-litre turbo-petrol four | 807kg | 3500kg |
Note: Facts and figures by Charlie Munns
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