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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Towing Loads
WARNING
Towing improperly can alter v ehicle handling and m ay cause loss
of c ontrol or b rake instability, which can r esult in s erious injury or
death. Always follow these precautions when towing:
Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) t ongue weight on the
towing bracket.
Do not operate the vehicle f aster t han 10 mph ( 16 km/h) when
towing. See page 45. Towing a trailer increases braking
distance.
Do not tow more than the r ecommended weight for the vehicle.
See the t owing capacity chart below and the s pecifications charts
beginning on page 100.
Attach a trailer to the trailer h itch bracket only. Do not attach a
trailer to any other location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Maximum Towing Capacities (Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(level ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
Total Hitch
Vertical
Weight
Maximum
Towing
Speed
RANGER
4x4 XP
1500 lbs.
(681 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 mph
(16 kph)
RANGER
6X6 EFI
1750 lbs.
(794 kg)
1000 lbs.
(454 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 mph
(16 kph)
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or
towing heavy cargo.