The table below lists every trim of the 1994 Mazda B Series with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
B2300 Short Bed 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter 98 130 1,600 2,918
B3000 SE Short Bed V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 1,600
B4000 SE Long Bed V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 3,700 3,031
B2300 SE Short Bed 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter 98 130 1,600 2,918
B3000 SE Long Bed V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 3,700 2,955
B3000 4WD Short Bed V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 5,600 3,258
B4000 4WD SE Short Bed V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 5,600 3,258
B2300 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter 98 130 5,900 3,208
B3000 SE V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 5,900 3,275
B4000 LE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 5,900 3,418
B3000 V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 5,900 3,275
B4000 4WD SE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 3,400 3,516
B3000 4WD V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 3,400 3,516
B4000 4WD LE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 3,400 3,516
B2300 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter 98 130 5,900 3,208
B3000 SE V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 5,900 3,275
B4000 LE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 5,900 3,418
B3000 V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 5,900 3,275
B4000 4WD SE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 3,400 3,516
B3000 4WD V6, 3.0 Liter 140 160 3,400 3,516
B4000 4WD LE V6, 4.0 Liter 160 225 3,400 3,516

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1993

The 1993 Mazda B Series carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 1994 model adds 3,900 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1993 Mazda B Series page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 1994 Mazda models

The rest of Mazda's 1994 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.