2023 Land Rover Defender 130 towing capacity
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 8,200 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 296 | 347 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,570 | — |
| SE Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 395 | 406 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,570 | — |
| X-Dynamic SE Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 395 | 406 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,570 | — |
| First Edition Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 395 | 406 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,570 | — |
| X Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 395 | 406 | — | 8,200 | — | 5,570 | — |
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.
Other 2023 Land Rover models
The rest of Land Rover's 2023 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 | 8,201 |
| 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 | 8,201 |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover | 7,716 |
| 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 5,511 |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport | 4,409 |
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.