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
2026Defender 90Maximum-tow planning profile — verify exact powertrain8,200 lb14,990 lb
2026Defender 110Maximum-tow planning profile — verify exact powertrain8,200 lb14,990 lb
2026Defender 130Maximum-tow planning profile — verify exact powertrain8,200 lb15,600 lb
2025Defender OCTAP635 OCTA planning profile7,716 lb14,837 lb
2025Defender 90Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb14,990 lb
2025Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb14,990 lb
2025Defender 130Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb15,600 lb
2024Defender 90Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb14,990 lb
2024Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb14,990 lb
2024Defender 130Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb15,600 lb
2023Defender 90Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,990 lb
2023Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,770 lb
2023Defender 130Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,200 lb15,600 lb
2022Defender 90Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,770 lb
2022Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,770 lb
2021Defender 90Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,770 lb
2021Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 lb14,770 lb
2020Defender 110Maximum-tow P400 planning profile — verify exact trim8,201 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