What is the Mazda BT-50's towing capacity?

Mazda lists a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg across the variants on this page. The real limit for your vehicle also depends on its GCM and how heavily it's loaded.

What is the Mazda BT-50's GCM?

5,850 to 6,000 kg, depending on the variant, according to Mazda's June 2026 specifications. GCM is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together.

How much payload does the Mazda BT-50 have?

GVM minus kerb weight gives 887 to 1,357 kg, depending on the variant. Accessories, people, gear and towball download all come out of that.

Can a Mazda BT-50 tow 3,500 kg fully loaded?

Usually not. To tow its full braked capacity, the Mazda BT-50 XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic must weigh no more than 2,500 kg loaded, which leaves 485 kg above its kerb weight for everything you add.

What is the Mazda BT-50's maximum towball download?

Mazda lists a maximum towball download of 350 kg, with a Mazda Genuine Towing Kit fitted.

Mazda BT-50 towing capacity, GVM, GCM & payload (2026)

Mazda BT-50 towing figures by variant

From the Mazda BT-50 digital brochure (June 2026, AU41-P00007700). Masses in kg. Choose Check to load a variant into the towing calculator.

Variant	Kerb	GVM	GCM	Braked towing	Payload	Payload left at full tow*
XS, 4x2, Single Cab Chassis, 2.2L turbo-diesel, 8-speed automatic	1,643	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,357	707	Check
XT, 4x2, Single Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,684	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,316	666	Check
XT, 4x2, Freestyle Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,755	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,245	595	Check
XT, 4x2, Dual Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,806	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,194	544	Check
XS, 4x2, Dual Cab Pickup, 2.2L turbo-diesel, 8-speed automatic	1,888	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,112	462	Check
XT, 4x2, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,929	3,000	5,850	3,500	1,071	421	Check
XTR, 4x2, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,012	3,000	5,850	3,500	988	338	Check
XT, 4x4, Single Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,770	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,330	730	Check
XT, 4x4, Freestyle Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,841	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,259	659	Check
XS, 4x4, Dual Cab Chassis, 2.2L turbo-diesel, 8-speed automatic	1,852	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,248	648	Check
XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,892	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,208	608	Check
XTR, 4x4, Dual Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,956	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,144	544	Check
GT, 4x4, Dual Cab Chassis, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	1,959	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,141	541	Check
XS, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 2.2L turbo-diesel, 8-speed automatic	1,961	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,139	539	Check
XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,015	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,085	485	Check
BOSS, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,067	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,033	433	Check
XTR, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,098	3,100	6,000	3,500	1,002	402	Check
GT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,102	3,100	6,000	3,500	998	398	Check
SP, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,176	3,100	6,000	3,500	924	324	Check
Thunder, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic	2,213	3,100	6,000	3,500	887	287	Check

* What the vehicle can carry above its kerb weight while towing its full braked capacity: the lower of GCM minus braked towing, and GVM minus a 10% towball download, minus kerb weight. Figures copied 2 November 2026.

Worked example: Mazda BT-50 XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic

The Mazda BT-50 XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic weighs 2,015 kg at kerb, has a 3,100 kg GVM and a 6,000 kg GCM, and is rated to tow 3,500 kg braked.

GCM: to tow 3,500 kg, the loaded vehicle can weigh no more than 6,000 − 3,500 = 2,500 kg.
GVM: with 350 kg on the towball (10% of the trailer), the vehicle can weigh no more than 3,100 − 350 = 2,750 kg before hitching.
The lower figure, 2,500 kg, leaves 485 kg above kerb weight for the towbar, accessories, passengers and gear.

GVM plus braked towing is 3,100 + 3,500 = 6,600 kg, which is 600 kg more than the GCM. You can't load this variant to its GVM and tow its full rating at the same time.

How much it can tow as you load it

Added to kerb weight	Loaded vehicle	Heaviest trailer
300 kg	2,315 kg	3,500 kg
500 kg	2,515 kg	3,485 kg
700 kg	2,715 kg	3,285 kg
900 kg	2,915 kg	1,850 kg

The heaviest trailer is the lowest of the braked towing capacity, GCM minus the loaded vehicle, and the GVM room left divided by a 10% towball download. Use how much can I tow with your own weights and towball percentage.

20 of the 20 variants listed have a GVM plus towing capacity higher than their GCM. Our guide on why a 3,500 kg towing capacity often isn't 3,500 kg explains what that means.

Notes from Mazda

Mazda's kerb weight includes all fluids and a full tank of fuel. Cab-chassis kerb weights here are without a tray; Mazda's standard alloy tray adds about 114 to 144 kg.
Mazda lists a maximum towball download of 350 kg, with a Mazda Genuine Towing Kit fitted.
Every BT-50 is rated to tow 3,500 kg braked with a Mazda Genuine Towing Kit. The 4x2 has a 3,000 kg GVM and the 4x4 a 3,100 kg GVM.
Mazda's brochure lists GCM as 5,850 kg and 6,000 kg without labelling which is which. We use 5,850 kg for the 4x2 and 6,000 kg for the 4x4, matching Mazda's earlier brochure, which labels them that way. Check your owner's manual.
The XS uses the 2.2L engine with an 8-speed automatic. Every other grade uses the 3.0L with a 6-speed automatic.

Common questions

What is the Mazda BT-50's towing capacity?: Mazda lists a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg across the variants on this page. The real limit for your vehicle also depends on its GCM and how heavily it's loaded.
What is the Mazda BT-50's GCM?: 5,850 to 6,000 kg, depending on the variant, according to Mazda's June 2026 specifications. GCM is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together.
How much payload does the Mazda BT-50 have?: GVM minus kerb weight gives 887 to 1,357 kg, depending on the variant. Accessories, people, gear and towball download all come out of that.
Can a Mazda BT-50 tow 3,500 kg fully loaded?: Usually not. To tow its full braked capacity, the Mazda BT-50 XT, 4x4, Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L turbo-diesel, 6-speed automatic must weigh no more than 2,500 kg loaded, which leaves 485 kg above its kerb weight for everything you add.
What is the Mazda BT-50's maximum towball download?: Mazda lists a maximum towball download of 350 kg, with a Mazda Genuine Towing Kit fitted.

Source

Mazda BT-50 digital brochure (June 2026, AU41-P00007700), Mazda Australia (June 2026). Figures copied 2 November 2026.