Tow vehicle model guide
Land Rover Defender towing guide
The Defender can be a highly capable tow vehicle, but the 8,200-pound headline is not the complete answer for every model, load, and hitch setup.
manufacturer-advertised maximum towing
Up to 8,200 lbMaximum or component ratings are not the rating for every configuration. Verify the exact vehicle and load.Why the number changes
- Defender 90, 110, 130, and OCTA configurations have different curb weights, passenger capacity, and available payload.
- People, cargo, roof equipment, accessories, hitch hardware, and tongue weight all consume carrying capacity.
- The installed receiver, ball mount, ball, trailer brakes, and any stated coupling-point limit must be checked separately.
TowGenius model-year planning profiles
These profiles are starting points for comparison. Replace imported values with the labels and documentation for the exact vehicle, motorhome, hitch, and trip-ready load.
YearModelConfigurationPlanning maxGCWR
2025Defender OCTAFeatured planning profile8,200 lb15,500 lb
2025Defender 110Featured planning profile8,200 lb14,990 lb
2024Defender 110P400 planning profile8,200 lb14,990 lb
2023Defender 110P400 planning profile8,201 lb14,770 lb
2022Defender 110P400 planning profile8,201 lb14,770 lb
2021Defender 110P400 planning profile8,201 lb14,770 lb
2020Defender 110P400 planning profile8,201 lb14,770 lb
Manufacturer reference: Land Rover towing information
Common towing matches to evaluate
Mid-size travel trailersBoats on tandem-axle trailersUtility and car trailersCompact off-road trailers