What’s the Biggest Machine You Can Tow with Your Vehicle?

When it comes to towing equipment, understanding your vehicle’s towing capacity is essential. For most passenger vehicles and utes, the standard towing capacity maxes out at 3.5 tonnes. But what kind of machinery can you transport within that limit?

Understanding Towing Capacity

Your vehicle’s towing capacity is the maximum weight it can safely tow, including the weight of the trailer and the load. For many modern passenger vehicles, this limit is 3.5 tonnes. However, it’s crucial to check your vehicle’s manual to confirm its capacity.

The Biggest Machines You Can Tow

Once you factor in the weight of the trailer itself, the equipment you tow needs to weigh under 2.8 tonnes to stay within the 3.5-tonne limit. Here are some options that fit within this range:

  • Mini Excavators
    Compact yet powerful, 2.8-tonne mini excavators are perfect for a variety of tasks, from trenching to landscaping.

  • Skid Steers
    These machines are ideal for construction and landscaping projects. With a wide range of attachments available, skid steers are a top pick for multi-purpose use.

  • Rollers
    Smooth out surfaces with ease using these rollers:

  • Trench Rollers
    Perfect for compacting soil in trenches, these rollers are efficient and towable.

  • Boom Lifts
    Our boom lifts come equipped with their own trailer system, making them a convenient option for towing.

  • Trailers with Attachments
    If your project requires additional attachments, ensure the combined weight of the trailer and load doesn’t exceed your limit.
  • Diesel Trailers
    A practical option for fueling machinery on-site, these trailers are lightweight and towable with most utes.

  • Firefighting Trailers
    Designed for quick response to fires, equipped with water tanks and pumps, making them ideal for bushfire-prone areas and emergency use.

Tips for Safe Towing

Staying within the 3.5-tonne towing capacity isn’t only about compliance; it’s about ensuring safety on the road.

  • Check the Trailer Weight: Always verify the weight of your trailer and load within limits.
  • Distribute the Load: Evenly distribute the weight on the trailer to maintain balance and prevent swaying.
  • Inspect Your Equipment: Regularly check the trailer’s brakes, lights, and hitch for any issues.

Why Choose ZELVi Equipment? At ZELVi Equipment, we offer a wide range of machinery for hire that’s perfect for towing with passenger vehicles. Our 2.8-tonne machines are built to deliver maximum efficiency while staying within legal towing limits. Plus, we offer delivery statewide across WA, so you can focus on the job while we handle the logistics.

Ready to Tow?

If you’re planning your next project and need reliable equipment that fits your towing capacity, ZELVi Equipment has you covered.

Contact us today at (08) 6197 6500 or visit zelvi.com.au to learn more and book your hire.