AU towing capacity / Large 4WD wagon

Toyota LandCruiser 300 (& 200) Towing Capacity (Australia)

Recent LandCruiser 300 (& 200) configurations are rated up to 3,500 kg braked. The table below breaks down towing capacity, GVM, GCM and ball limit by year and variant, because in Australia the headline number is only one of four limits that must all hold.

Toyota LandCruiser 300 (& 200) tow ratings by year (kg)

YearsVariantBrakedUnbrakedGVMGCMBall max
2021-2026 300 Series: 3.3 V6 twin-turbo diesel (all grades) 3,500 750 3,280 6,750 350
2011-2021 200 Series (late build): 4.5 V8 twin-turbo diesel / 4.6 V8 petrol 3,500 750 3,350 6,850 350
2007-2010 200 Series (early build): 4.5 V8 TTD / 4.7 V8 petrol 3,500 750 3,300 6,800 350

Notes by range

2021-2026: GCM is not GVM + 3,500: at a full 3,500 kg trailer with 350 kg on the ball, payload falls to roughly 300 kg, and the 1,930 kg rear axle limit usually binds first.

2011-2021: Figures from Toyota’s official Oct 2018 spec sheet.

2007-2010: Early builds carry the lower 3,300/6,800 plate; the uprate to 3,350/6,850 came with later production.

The GCM catch on the current model

At the full 3,500 kg tow, the GCM of 6,750 kg allows the loaded vehicle (including ball weight) to weigh at most 3,250 kg. That is 30 kg below its GVM: weight you must leave out of the vehicle to stay legal while towing the maximum.

Ratings vary by engine, transmission, body and build date, and some require genuine tow kits or a brake controller. Treat these as accurate ranges and confirm your exact vehicle's plate, owner's manual or VIN-specific documentation before towing. Check your combination in the caravan towing calculator.

How to read Australian tow ratings

Four numbers govern every legal combination: the braked rating caps the trailer's ATM, the ball limit caps static download on the tow ball, the GVM caps the loaded vehicle (ball weight included), and the GCM caps vehicle and trailer together. Manufacturers advertise the first number; roadworthiness, insurance and the weighbridge care about all four.

Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota LandCruiser 300 (& 200) tows the most?

Every LandCruiser 300 and 200 tows 3,500 kg braked. The catch is payload: a loaded 300 Series at full tow has roughly 300 kg left for people and gear before hitting GVM or the rear axle limit.

Can a Toyota LandCruiser 300 (& 200) legally tow a 3,500 kg caravan?

Recent configurations are rated to 3,500 kg braked, so yes on paper. In practice the caravan's ATM, the 350 kg ball limit and the 6,750 kg GCM all have to check out at once. Run your exact numbers through our caravan towing calculator before committing.

Is the braked rating the same as what I can actually hook up?

Not quite. The trailer's ATM (its maximum loaded mass) must stay under the braked rating, the ball weight must stay under the ball limit, and the loaded vehicle plus loaded trailer must stay under GCM. Any one of the three can be the binding constraint.

Compare with

Ford Ranger

Up to 3,500 kg braked

Toyota HiLux

Up to 3,500 kg braked

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

Up to 3,500 kg braked

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