2025 Ute payload guide (Australian market)

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.

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.

What does payload capacity mean?

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 ute towing and payload capacity

BYD model	Engine	Maximum payload	Braked towing capacity
Shark 6	321kW/650Nm 1.5-litre petrol 4-cylinder + dual electric motors	790kg	2500kg

Chevrolet ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 T9 towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

Jeep model	Engine	Maximum payload	Braked towing capacity
Gladiator (Rubicon and Night Eagle)	209kW/347Nm 3.6-litre petrol V6	693kg	2721kg

Kia ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 PikUp towing and payload capacity

Mahindra model	Engine	Maximum payload	Braked towing capacity
S11 4×4 PikUp	103kW/320Nm 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel	1035kg	2500kg

Mazda ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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 ute towing and payload capacity

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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What are the heaviest cars sold in Australia?

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Zak Adkins

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We’ve done some digging to find out which cars in Australia are the heaviest on the road

Let’s face it: cars are getting heavier and heavier with each new model year.

According to Bloomberg, in the United States alone, the average passenger car has grown by more than 1000 pounds, or around 450 kilograms since the 1980s.

And with electric cars becoming much more common, a vehicle’s weight now needs to factor in a pretty hefty battery pack that can weigh anywhere between 450kg and 900kg.

The Nissan Patrol Warrior weighs in at a significant 2800kg

But here at Chasing Cars, we wanted to find out exactly what the heaviest cars on sale in Australia were.

Let’s take a look. All figures listed are kerb weights.

The heaviest combustion cars

The heaviest combustion SUV in Australia – Nissan Patrol Warrior – 2800kg

The heaviest combustion sedan in Australia – Rolls Royce Phantom – 2610kg

The heaviest ute in Australia: Ram 2500 – 3742kg

Ram 2500 front — The Ram 2500 weighs in at a whopping 3742kg

The heaviest electric vehicles

The heaviest electric SUV in Australia: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV – 2730kg

The heaviest electric car in Australia: Rolls Royce Spectre – 2890kg

But not all electric cars are heavy… here are the lightest variants on sale

BYD Dolphin Dynamic – 1506kg

GWM Ora Standard Range – 1540kg

MG ZS EV Excite – 1570kg

MG4 Excite 51 – 1655kg

2023 MG4 Excite 51 front 3/4 driving past — We thought the MG4 would be the lightest, but that honour instead goes to the BYD Dolphin

And just for fun…

Some of the lightest combustion cars in Australia

Suzuki Ignis – 865kg

Suzuki Swift – 870kg

Kia Picanto – 976kg

Suzuki Ignis 2022 side shot wide angle — Three Suzuki Ignis SUVs stacked up weighs the same as a Nissan Patrol Warrior

Our findings wrapped

Here are some key insights from when we compared all of the weights on our spreadsheet.

A Nissan Patrol Warrior is the equivalent weight of three Suzuki Ignis small SUVs stacked on top of eachother.

Electric vehicles are getting very heavy – a 2695kg BMW i7 sedan weighs roughly the same as a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 pickup.

2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive front 3/4 static — The BMW i7 is one of the heaviest EVs available in Australia

The Toyota Granvia eight-seat van weighs a staggering 2745kg – a significant amount for a people mover (even before you fill all eight seats) and 611kg more than a Kia Carnival Platinum.

Cars that we thought were lighter than expected were the 1820kg Hyundai Santa Fe large SUV, the 1865kg Volkswagen Transporter van and even the 1965kg GWM Cannon ute – all of which are lighter than some of their key rivals.

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT 2023 driving — The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is a surprisingly heavy SUV at 2281kg

Premium SUVs are becoming very heavy, with the new Mazda CX-90 weighing in at 2220kg for the high-spec Azami Takumi grade, while the Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate weighs a significant 2317kg.

Smaller electric SUVs need to hit the gym, with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT weighing in at 2281kg and the Audi Q8 E-Tron a pretty hefty 2520kg.