How Much Can the 2022 Ford Bronco Tow?

The Ford Bronco has been a well-loved SUV that was brought back in model year 2021 for its sixth generation after a hiatus since 1996. Its distinctive styling has brought an enthusiastic fanbase.

But can it tow?

Yes. You bet it can tow!

However there are a dizzying range of variation on the Bronco and so navigating the tow capacity can be tricky. The good news is that we have turned Ford’s complex pdf into a much simpler (and searchable) table.

Main factors that impact towing

When we dive into the main table below you will see that there are many different factors that impact how much the modern Bronco can tow. The main factors are:

Engine
Axle Ratio
2-Door or 4-Door
The model
Transmission

To find out the details of your own SUV you may need to consult the window sticker, the driver’s door jamb sticker, the owner’s manual or Ford’s website.

How much can the 2022 Ford Bronco tow?

Perhaps the main issue to consider is the engine, and the Ford Bronco comes in three standard engines. Note this is for model year 2022.

2.3L Ecoboost
2.7L Ecoboost V6
3.0L Ecoboost V6

However, it’s not just the engine that’s important, you will want to consider the other factors we highlighted above.

One way to figure out the towing capacity of your SUV is to check on Ford’s PDF of towing capability. But it’s pretty complex – see below! That’s a complicated table with many footnotes.

If only there was a simpler format?

We got you bud! We’ve converted this into a much more straightforward and easily searchable table.

Table of tow ratings

The table below gives all the different Bronco configurations, with one vehicle per row. The last two columns give the max Tow Rating and GCWR of the applicable vehicle. Note there are 69 different configurations – a lot to sort through!

Transmission	Engine	Axle Ratio	Doors	Model	Tow Rating	GCWR
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	4-Door	Badlands	3,300	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,400	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,280	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Everglades	3,240	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Badlands	3,480	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Wild Track	3,400	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,440	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	4-Door	Badlands	3,320	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,300	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,260	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Wild Track	3,320	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Wild Track	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Wild Track	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	3.0L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Raptor	4,500	10,650
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,320	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780

Example
Suppose you want to search for all 2.7L EcoBoost models and find their Tow Rating. In the search bar in the top right of the table simply type “2.7L”.
If you then want to refine your search to Outer Banks models just type “Outer” in the search bar. If you then click on the Tow Rating column you can order the vehicles from largest to smallest Tow Rating. You could then further filter down to 2-Door models by adding “2-Door” to the search box.
You will see that we are left with three models that vary by axle ratio. Two models have a tow rating of 8,740lbs and the model with axle ratio of 4.7 has a tow rating of 8,840lbs.

Gross vehicle weight rating of the Ford Bronco

We will come back to the trailer shortly. However one key check you need to make is that the weight of the Bronco’s cargo does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

When you’re towing you don’t have an empty SUV. You need to consider the weights of the;

Driver,
A tank of gas and other vehicle fluids,
Other passengers,
Specific vehicle options,
Passengers,
Any stuff that you might have in the vehicle.

None of this is in the trailer but it’s important to note that it does count towards the GVWR.

The GVWR of a Ford Bronco is specified in Ford’s technical specification and varies between 5,540lbs and 6,180lbs. However it really depends on the exact model and what options are installed. The only real way to find this out is to look at your vehicle’s safety compliance sticker on the driver’s door jamb. If you are shopping for a Bronco then it’s recommended that you ask the dealer to send you a photo of this sticker so you can see the precise GVWR.

How to check your Bronco is not overloaded

You need to either weigh your fully laden SUV on a CAT scale or estimate the total weight.

To estimate the laden weight you need the weight of the empty vehicle from the manufacturer (curb weight) plus an estimate the weight of the people and cargo. In addition your will have some weight from your trailer through the tongue weight (more on this below). You can assume that the tongue weight is between 10% -15% of the gross trailer weight.

What is the curb weight of a Ford Bronco?

An empty Bronco is measured by the manufacturer as the curb weight.

The US EPA defines the curb weight as the weight of the vehicle with standard equipment and fluids, but not including options, driver, passengers or cargo. Your vehicle will have different options and will have a driver, passengers and cargo. So what do you do?

The curb weight of a Bronco depends on the engine, the model and the other factors we describe above. The curb weights vary between 4,294lbs and 5,109lbs. The best place to find the weight of your vehicle is to look on the sticker on the driver’s door jamb.

You can then use our calculator with the curb weight and add the weight of passengers and cargo plus the weight of your trailer to ensure it is within the GVWR shown above.

Are we done?

Not quite! We now need to check the combined weight of the SUV and the trailer.

Gross combined vehicle weight

There are a few constraints to consider when towing a trailer. First you need to establish whether your trailer and its contents are within limits.

What is the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the Ford Bronco?

The GCWR is the total allowable weight of the empty Bronco, its cargo and the weight of the trailer. It’s the weight of the whole kit and caboodle.

The following table details the GCWR of the Bronco in the final column.

Table of gross combined weight ratings for the Ford Bronco

Transmission	Engine	Axle Ratio	Doors	Model	Tow Rating	GCWR
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	4-Door	Badlands	3,300	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,400	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,280	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	4-Door	Everglades	3,240	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	3.73	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.27	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.3L EcoBoost ® I4	4.7	2-Door	Badlands	3,480	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	4-Door	Wild Track	3,400	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,480
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,440	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	4-Door	Badlands	3,320	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Base	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,300	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,260	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Wild Track	3,320	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	3.73	2-Door	Wild Track	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.27	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,740
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Outer Banks	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	2.7L EcoBoost V6	4.7	2-Door	Wild Track	3,500	8,840
10-Speed Automatic	3.0L EcoBoost V6	4.7	4-Door	Raptor	4,500	10,650
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	4-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	4-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.7	4-Door	Badlands	3,320	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	3.73	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Base	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Big Bend	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Black Diamond	3,500	8,780
7-Speed Manual	2.3L EcoBoost I4	4.46	2-Door	Badlands	3,500	8,780

Example
Suppose you have a 2.3L 4-Door Big Bend model. In the search bar at the top of the table type “2.3L 4-Door Big Bend”.
You will see four vehicle options; two with a GCWR of 8,480 and two with a GCWR of 8,780.

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What is the maximum tongue weight of a Ford Bronco?

When you are towing a trailer the weight of that trailer gets transmitted down through two places – the axle and wheels of the trailer and the hitch between the trailer and your Bronco.

You need to ensure that there is not too much weight being transmitted through the hitch. Ford recommends a maximum tongue weight of 350lbs with the factory installed hitch receiver. For the Bronco Raptor the tongue weight is 450lbs.

How should I measure trailer tongue weight on the Tongue Weight?

You have three options to measure the tongue weight from your trailer.

Use a specialized tongue weight scale such as a Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale
Weigh your vehicle and trailer on a CAT scale
Estimate the tongue weight

Option 1 is best, followed by 2. However let’s look at option 3.

Your trailer’s manufacturer will usually provide an indication of the tongue weight. For a travel trailer with batteries and propane you may need to add that weight if the manufacturer has not included it. In addition you need to add the weight of the hitch. Note that this is an estimate since not all the weight of these objects will be transmitted through the hitch, so adding 100% of the weight to your tongue weight will over-estimate it. Also some of the weight of the trailer cargo will get transmitted through the hitch.

Tongue weight rule of thumb

It’s recommended that the tongue weight is between 10%-15% of the gross trailer weight (dry weight plus the weight of the cargo). If the tongue weight is below 10% then that will cause towing instability and the trailer may porpoise, and if the tongue weight is too high then the trailer will be pitched forward and put too much load on the hitch. You want a level trailer and ideally the tongue load will be 12% of the gross trailer weight.

So one check you need to do is to take the gross trailer weight you calculated above and check that 10%-15% is within the maximum tongue weight given in the table above.

Example
Suppose you have calculated your gross trailer weight as 3,000lb. The ideal tongue load is between 10% and 15% of this amount. That would be between 300lb – 450lb. Ford recommends a Bronco tongue weight of not more than 350lbs (450lbs for Raptor) so in this case you could not go as high as 15% of the trailer weight on the tongue.

Adjusting tongue weight

You have two main methods to adjust tongue weight;

Either add or remove load from the trailer. Adding weight to the trailer will increase the tongue weight, and removing weight will reduce the tongue weight.
Moving weight around the trailer. You can increase tongue weight by moving existing load to the front of the trailer. Similarly, you can reduce tongue weight by moving existing load to the rear of the trailer.

However, you do not want your trailer very unbalanced, and you want a level trailer while towing.

Check the rear axle weight rating

The rear axle weight rating is similar to the tongue weight. All vehicles have a weight limit that they can take on the rear and front axles. Usually the best place to find this information is on the driver’s door jamb sticker. The best way to check you are not exceeding this amount is to weigh your trailer and towing vehicle at a CAT scale.

Or you can just weigh your fully-laden SUV and make an allowance for trailer weight that is transmitted to the rear axle – namely the tongue weight.

However, if you’re within the tongue weight guidance, then in all likelihood your rear axle will be within limit but it’s very dependent on the load you are carrying in your SUV.

Note that Ford’s technical specification provides gross axle weight ratings.

What is the maximum trailer frontal area?

If your trailer and Bronco have passed all the previous tests then you are probably good-to-go. However the manufacturer does give a restriction on the trailer frontal area. This is area of the front of the trailer that creates drag. You can have a very light trailer that is within the weight restrictions described above, but if it’s a huge sail that blocks airflow then it’s a no-no.

Trailers with a more aerodynamic profile, such as a teardrop, are clearly better in this respect. So for completeness let’s summarize the maximum frontal area measured in square feet.

For the Bronco the maximum fontal area is 20 sq ft without towing package 53Q, and 30 sq ft with towing package 53Q.

Putting it all together!

Have you been following everything upto now?

There are a number of checks you need to make to ensure that you have a safe towing experience with your SUV.

Check that the gross trailer weight is within the tow rating of the SUV
Check that the SUV is not overloaded and the gross weight of the SUV plus the tongue weight does not exceed the GVWR
Check that the combined weight of the towing vehicle and the trailer does not exceed the GCWR
Check that the tongue weight is between 10% -15% of the gross trailer weight and within 350lbs

In theory you also need to check the rear-axle load, front-axle load and trailer frontal area. However if you have passed all the above tests and are within 10% on all of them then you are probably fine.

I’m confused and I have questions!

There is a lot to keep straight here.

However we have now provided you with all the information on the Ford Bronco to enable you to input all the key data into our towing calculator. This is the easiest way to check that you have completed all the steps.

Our tool is simple but comprehensive. You won’t miss anything is you follow all the steps, but drop us a note if you are struggling! Stay safe!

What can a Ford Bronco tow?

Given the above numbers, you might be asking – What kind of trailers can a Bronco tow? Let’s dig into it now!

As we saw above the maximum tow rating a Bronco was 3,500 lb (4,500 lb for the Raptor). A Class II Hitch can handle upto 3,500 lb, so this would be possible to highest tow rating Bronco models. The exception is the Raptor that would require a Class IV hitch for the heaviest loads.

A Class II hitch can typically tow small boats, snowmobiles, motorcycle trailers and small campers.

Class	Maximum Trailer Weight
Class I - Light Duty	2,000 lb
Class II - Medium Duty	3,500 lb
Class III - Heavy Duty	6,000 lb
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty	10,000 lb

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Frequently asked questions

Can the new Bronco tow 5000 lbs? Nope. The highest tow rating of the 2022 Bronco is 4,500, and that is with the Raptor model.

Which Bronco has the best towing capacity? The Raptor is the Bronco model with the best towing capacity. The towing capacity is 4,500 lbs.

Can a 2022 Bronco tow a camper? Yes, as long as it is within the tow rating of 3,500 lbs. So this would have to be a small and light camper.

How much can a Jeep Wrangler tow? Check out our other article on how much a Jeep Wrangler can tow.

How much can the Ford F-150 tow? Check out our other article on how much the Ford F-150 can tow.

Next Steps
For your model of Ford Bronco use the above information above to find the towing rating, GVWR, curb weight and GCWR. Write this data down then visit our towing calculator main page to put it all together!