2021 Ford Bronco towing capacity
The 2021 Ford Bronco is published in 22 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,000 to 3,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (3,500 lb) sits in compact SUV / minivan territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2021 Ford Bronco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,500 | — | — | — |
| Base Advanced 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,500 | — | — | — |
| Base 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,500 | — | — | — |
| Base Advanced 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,500 | — | — | — |
| Big Bend 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Big Bend Advanced 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Big Bend 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Big Bend Advanced 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Black Diamond 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Black Diamond Advanced 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Black Diamond 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Black Diamond Advanced 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.46 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Outer Banks 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Outer Banks Advanced 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.27 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Outer Banks 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 3.73 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Outer Banks Advanced 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.27 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Badlands 2dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.7 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Badlands 4dr 4x4 | — | 270 | 310 | 4.7 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Wildtrak 2dr 4x4 | — | 310 | 400 | 4.7 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| Wildtrak 4dr 4x4 | — | 310 | 400 | 4.7 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| First Edition 2dr 4x4 | — | 310 | 400 | 4.7 | 3,000 | — | — | — |
| First Edition 4dr 4x4 | — | 310 | 400 | 4.7 | 3,500 | — | — | — |
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 1996
The 1996 Ford Bronco carried a maximum tow rating of 4,000 lb. The 2021 model is rated 500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 1996 Ford Bronco page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2021 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2021 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F450 Super Duty Regular CAB | 37,000 |
| 2021 Ford F450 | 37,000 |
| 2021 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 24,200 |
| 2021 Ford F 350 | 21,000 |
| 2021 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew CAB | 20,000 |
| 2021 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB | 20,000 |
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.