Gross vehicle weight/tow capacities of the three LC trim levels

[ultane]

For the last four years I have been searching for suitable truck, to use a a tow vehicle to pull a camper of some sort, either a slide in, of smaller pull behind. What became obvious after watching 50 eleven YouTube videos, was that the more options that we order for our (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and one ton) chassis, the less payload we can carry and/or pull. I also experienced this when I bought a 2015 FORD Transit. The more options, the less payload capacity was listed on the driver door B-Pillar.

Has anyone looked at the available tow capacity, or cargo carrying capacity, of each trim level of our venerable chariots, by comparing the factory vehicle weight tags on the driver door B pillar on the 1958, LC w/premium package, or LC FE??

Sorry if this has already been asked, and answered.

 

[LC-120]

For all trimis Toyota says 6000 lbs towing and min Curb Weight 5037.5 lbs vs 6725 lbs GVWR.

The top trims are heavier thus payload will decrease, but I do not understand the 1100 lbs payload sticker posted by an owner from Canada.

 

[Fort7365]

For all trimis Toyota says 6000 lbs towing and min Curb Weight 5037.5 lbs vs 6725 lbs GVWR.

The top trims are heavier thus payload will decrease, but I do not understand the 1100 lbs payload sticker posted by an owner from Canada.

US spec payload is 1000-1100lbs on all trims as well due to the hybrid battery. Toyotas curb weight on their website is incorrect.

 

[LC-120]

"That said, more gears might help the Land Cruiser make more of its 326 horsepower and overcome its prodigious mass. At 5,642 pounds, this First Edition is even heavier than both Lexus GX550 models we’ve tested despite lacking their more luxurious trimmings, air suspension, twin-turbo V-6 engine, and other widgets. We suspect the hybrid bits—the 48-hp electric motor, the battery to power it—along with the First Edition’s big roof rack are behind the beer gut because the Toyota should otherwise weigh less."

US spec payload is 1000-1100lbs on all trims as well due to the hybrid battery. Toyotas curb weight on their website is incorrect.

Where from did Motortrend get those 5642 pounds ? They confirm what you say. Did they measure the weight ?

 

[Fort7365]

"That said, more gears might help the Land Cruiser make more of its 326 horsepower and overcome its prodigious mass. At 5,642 pounds, this First Edition is even heavier than both Lexus GX550 models we’ve tested despite lacking their more luxurious trimmings, air suspension, twin-turbo V-6 engine, and other widgets. We suspect the hybrid bits—the 48-hp electric motor, the battery to power it—along with the First Edition’s big roof rack are behind the beer gut because the Toyota should otherwise weigh less."


Where from did Motortrend get those 5642 pounds ? They confirm what you say. Did they measure the weight ?

Presumably. Someone weighed a FE on ih8mud a while back and verified that the toyota site is wrong as well.

 

[ultane]

Presumably. Someone weighed a FE on ih8mud a while back and verified that the toyota site is wrong as well.

Guess I will be driving my LC FE over some scales..

 

[LC-120]

In Canada they show a different curb weight 5357 pounds for the 1958, 5423 pounds for the Landcruiser..... but still a payload much higher than those 1100.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Specifications | Toyota Canada

Browse the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser specs, including interior, exterior, safety, mechanical, engine, off-road performance, capacity, and dimension specifications.

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[MN_LC]

Yes Motor Trend does actual weights for their vehicles they test. The Toyota curb weight figures have been long the whole time and by a large figure, probably to hide the fact of how heavy this is. Once I saw that the GX was testing around 5600lbs I know this would be similar because of the hybrid system and the i4 vs. v6 weight difference isn't that much. The GVWR can't lie and that's why the payload is 1100lbs because curb weight + payload = GVWR. The differences between the trims is relatively minimal, maybe 250lbs total between a no-sunroof model vs. a sunroof/roof rack trim. 5450-5650lbs, but Toyota just puts the payload from the heavy models on all of them to be safe.