Mazda 2005 B2300 Truck Owner's Manual page 135

Tires, Wheels and Loading
4x2 w/automatic transmission
Engine Rear axle
ratio
2.3L All
3.0L* 3.73
3.0L* Dual 4.10
Sport
3.0L* 3.73
3.0L* Dual 4.10
Sport
4.0L All
4.0L Dual All
Sport
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300
meters) elevation.
*When towing on roads with steep grades or moderate but long
sustained grades (5 miles [8 km] or more), or when ambient
temperatures exceed 100°F (37°C), vehicle speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h) in both cases.
For definition of terms used in this table see Vehicle Loading earlier
in this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
vehicle, see Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow earlier
in this chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the
completed towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and
the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR).
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Maximum Maximum
GCWR - lb. trailer
(kg) weight - lb.
(kg)
Regular Cab
5,500 (2,495) 2,260 (1,025)
6,000 (2,722) 2,640 (1,197)
6,000 (2,722) 2,480 (1,125)
Cab Plus/Cab Plus 4
6,000 (2,722) 2,440 (1,107)
6,000 (2,722) 2,340 (1,061)
9,500 (4,309) 5,860 (2,658)
9,500 (4,309) 5,780 (2,622)
Maximum
frontal
area of
2
trailer - ft
2
(m )
Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
50 (4.64)
50 (4.64)
50 (4.64)
50 (4.64)
50 (4.64)
50 (4.64)