RV FEATURE
WEIGHT SPECS : POPULAR DUAL-CUBS
VEHICLES
Isuzu D-MAX Crew Cab X-Terrain
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.2 MT
Mazda BT-50 GT Pickup Auto
Holden Colorado Z71 RG Auto
Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior
Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie V6 Diesel
SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate
VW Amarok V6 TDI580
Mercedes Benz X350d Power
Toyota HiLux Rugged X
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 GXL
Kerb weight ( KG )
GVM ( KG )
GCM ( KG )
Max towing capacity ( KG )
Remaining payload against GVM ( KG ) ( including 10 % towball weight at max towing capacity )
Remaining payload against GCM at max towing capacity ( KG )
2130 3100 5950 3500 620 320
2278 3200 6000 3500 572 222
2035 3100 5950 3500 715 415
2163 3150 6000 3500 637 337
2186 2910 5910 3500 374 224
2715 3450 6692 3500 385 477
2160 2980 6130 3500 470 470
2244 3080 6000 3500 486 256
2190 3250 6180 3500 710 490
2316 3050 5850 3500 384 34
2175 3300 6800 3500 775 1125
* These figures were obtained from the vehicle manufacturers ’ websites ( where available ) and were assumed correct at the time of writing . They are subject to change . Readers should confirm these figures with the manufacturers to ensure they have the latest GVM and GCM ratings .
Looking back at the vehicle list , it is possible to make the following observations :
The Ford Ranger , Nissan Navara and VW Amarok are at the lower end of the scale . If you put anything more than a fridge and a slab of beer in them , there ’ s scant remaining capacity for anything else .
The Isuzu D-Max and Holden Colorado offer a slightly more useful payload capacity , with around 20kg available over the total weight of the basic gear listed above .
Mazda ’ s changes to the BT-50 have certainly paid dividends when it comes to remaining payload with a big trailer in tow . It now has close to a 200kg advantage over its Ford rival .
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