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.
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
Chasing more Shark 6?
GWM wants to buy iconic Holden Lang Lang Proving Ground from Vinfast
2 days ago
The massive property in regional Victoria allows vehicles to be developed for Australian roads away from prying eyes
Chinese car manufacturer GWM could soon own one of Australia’s most storied automotive test tracks.
GWM has confirmed it is in live talks with Vietnam’s Vinfast, the current owner of the Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria.
Lang Lang used to serve as the sprawling home of Holden’s vehicle development program, and was the birthplace of generations of Commodores among other name plates.
Global chief technology officer of GWM, Nicole Wu, confirmed to Chasing Cars and other media that discussions are active.
“We are negotiating about the price,” Wu said. “It is not expensive compared to what we have in China and other countries (but) we just need to evaluate the business (case).”
Lang Lang has been a constant in Australian automotive history since 1957 when General Motors built the complex to replicate local Aussie road conditions away from prying eyes.
Over six decades, nearly every Holden – from the FC to the final VF — was honed there to varying success, with late model VE and VF versions regarded for world-class ride and handling.
Lang Lang offers 44 kilometres of test loops including tarred and gravel road simulations, as well as a 4.7-kilometre high-speed bowl that was comprehensively resurfaced only seven years ago.
GM offloaded the nine square kilometre site to Vinfast in 2020 for a reported mid-$30 million price, three years after shuttering local Commodore production.
The Vietnamese newcomer used the facility only briefly before putting Lang Lang back onto the market in 2021 and then again in 2024.
Linfox, the logistics company of billionaire Lindsay Fox and owner of the Australian Automotive Research Centre in Anglesea, Victoria, has previously been linked to a bid for the site.
GWM isn’t approaching Lang Lang from nought. The conglomerate has already leased sections of the facility for testing and media activities, joining fellow manufacturers including Mitsubishi who have done the same.
The current-generation GWM Haval H6 is presently having its suspension and steering retuned at Lang Lang for the 2026 model year.
“We are considering purchasing (Lang Lang Proving Ground). Even if we don’t buy it, we can (still) use it — but if we buy it, it will be an advantage,” said GWM CTO Wu.
The property received a major $7.2 million resurfacing of its banked bowl in 2018 and roughly $16 million in broader road/facility upgrades before Holden departed.
Adding weight to the plan is GWM’s recent recruitment of ex-Holden dynamics guru Rob Trubiani as project engineering manager. Trubiani, who shaped the on-road character of late-model Commodores, is retuning existing GWM models and feeding into future programs.
Wu, in Melbourne this week for a media tour, said GWM will keep using Lang Lang for local tuning regardless of whether the mooted sale goes through.
Chasing more Cannon?
