Thread: 3.5 Tonne Towing 4x4

My Safari is still giving good service in my Fencing business (and hunting but don't tell IRD), but now I need to tow 3.5 tonnes (legally, Safari does it but in theory is limited to 2.5) - so I'm looking.

I'm aware of a few of the options (Ranger, BT-50 and D-Max) but what else is there and how capable are they off-road relative to others. I've been a lot underwhelmed by the Rangers I've sat in on rough/steep/slippery stuff, they seem to run out of suspension travel pretty quick (or is something else going on??).

My only other requirement besides the 3.5 towing is 33" tires.

Buying new?

Manual Hilux, best ute off road by far and 3.5 rated. (yes i work for toyota so slightly bias)

Originally Posted by mcche171

Manual Hilux, best ute off road by far and 3.5 rated. (yes i work for toyota so slightly bias)

Maybe but that's where I would head and I'm just a happy Toyota customer ..

Originally Posted by mcche171

Manual Hilux, best ute off road by far and 3.5 rated. (yes i work for toyota so slightly bias)

Not ideal for towing 3.5 tonne regularly though with the manual box

Landcruiser?

dodge ram

Landcruiser 70 series.

Fendt

Originally Posted by Moutere

Landcruiser 70 series.

4.5 ltr V8s .We got a fleet of them at work towing massive trailers , boys drive them like they stole them , keep on going

400kw 6 wheel drive 5 locking diffs portal axels 35 inch tires all standard.....you know you want one.

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...-independence/

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

400kw 6 wheel drive 5 locking diffs portal axels 35 inch tires all standard.....you know you want one.

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mer...-independence/

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And you could buy a Land Cruiser whith the gst rebate

Originally Posted by madjon_

And you could buy a Land Cruiser whith the gst rebate

And a hate to think of the weekly fuel bill running 6 bits of rubber the ground.... Not too mention when you need a new set

Originally Posted by 223nut

And a hate to think of the weekly fuel bill running 6 bits of rubber the ground.... Not too mention when you need a new set

If you could afford the vehicle I don't think you would be overly concerned about the running costs

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services has been trailing the 4x4 Mercedes, I managed to take one for a drive albeit just a pie run into town.
They ain't no 70 series that's for sure.