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28 Jun 2016 05:00 - 28 Jun 2016 05:21 #169239
by Lambert
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Does anyone know definitely what the unbraked tow limit is for a Jimny? The law states half the kerb weight or 750kg whichever is less so essentially 550kg. My non UK specific owners book says 350kg unbraked and 450kg braked unless local regulations differ but then the vin says I can tow 1300kg max. This information is repeated by the internet regularly ie 350 1300 but the Internet is known to be wrong for example with my cherokee some sites list it's capacity as 2800kg even when it has a plate saying 2688, hell even the v5 has it wrong there. Help?
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Last edit: 28 Jun 2016 05:21 by Lambert. Reason: Added more information
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28 Jun 2016 06:51 #169243
by supergaz
Replied by supergaz on topic Unbraked towing
1300kg is maximum braked towing weight for a jimny.
750kg is the maximum weight for a unbraked trailer towed by something that has the capacity to do this, defiantly not a jimny.
Definatly do not tow more than half the kerbweight of the jimny unbraked.
Luckily my cherokee KJ can legally tow 750kg unbraked and 3500kg braked.
750kg is the maximum weight for a unbraked trailer towed by something that has the capacity to do this, defiantly not a jimny.
Definatly do not tow more than half the kerbweight of the jimny unbraked.
Luckily my cherokee KJ can legally tow 750kg unbraked and 3500kg braked.
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28 Jun 2016 07:46 - 28 Jun 2016 07:55 #169248
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Unbraked towing
Definately 350 unbraked 1300 braked but I wouldn't go anywhere near 1300 not because of instability more because of the small engine.
That is Suzuki UK figures and as you say the handbook says about the local regulations which applies to the UK.
Here are the weights in the sales brochure. This is the newest Jimny but they haven't changed since the Jimny came out.
www.suzuki.co.uk/cars/cars/new/jimny/jimny/tech-spec
If you have large tyres and haven't compensated on the transfer box it won't help.
What are you wanting to tow?? I tow a 750 kg caravan.
That is Suzuki UK figures and as you say the handbook says about the local regulations which applies to the UK.
Here are the weights in the sales brochure. This is the newest Jimny but they haven't changed since the Jimny came out.
www.suzuki.co.uk/cars/cars/new/jimny/jimny/tech-spec
If you have large tyres and haven't compensated on the transfer box it won't help.
What are you wanting to tow?? I tow a 750 kg caravan.
I started off high and worked my way down ever since

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28 Jun 2016 09:49 #169256
by Lambert
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Replied by Lambert on topic Unbraked towing
I already have various braked trailer for sheep moving but was wondering about getting an unbraked little one however if the limit is 350kg not half the kerb weight then I would effectively only be able to transport no more than 2 ewes at a time and be under weight which is totally impractical so I will stick to braked trailer for now. It would have been nice to have a choice between the Jimny and the Jeep with a shiny new tool but hey ho.
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28 Jun 2016 10:20 #169257
by gilburton
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
Replied by gilburton on topic Unbraked towing
Yeah I think the main problem with the Jimny is the short wheelbase/track.
I have towed a couple of motorcycles on an unbraked bike trailer and it felt a bit pushed when braking.
Agricultural trailers tend to be heavily built so weigh quite a bit empty lol
I have towed a couple of motorcycles on an unbraked bike trailer and it felt a bit pushed when braking.
Agricultural trailers tend to be heavily built so weigh quite a bit empty lol
I started off high and worked my way down ever since

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28 Jun 2016 12:22 #169258
by Busta
Replied by Busta on topic Unbraked towing
350kg unbraked which is very limiting! But it's worth sticking to as an un-braked trailer increases stopping distances massively. I've never had a problem towing 1.3tons behind mine with a braked trailer though.
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