Toyota land cruiser prado Owner's Manual page 266

WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trail-
er weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a public weighbridge, building
supply company, trucking company, junk
yard, etc.
CAUTION
The total trailer weight
D
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed 2500 kg (5511 lb.). Ex-
ceeding this weight is dangerous.
Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-
D
ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capa-
ble of towing a higher weight, the
operator must determine the maxi-
mum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating speci-
fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in seri-
(trailer ous personal injuries.
The gross vehicle weight must not
D
exceed the following. The gross ve-
hicle weight is the sum of weights
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes the
weight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
The load on either the front or rear
D
axle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the follow-
ing.
2850 kg (6284 lb.)
2900 kg (6393 lb.)
Front 1290 kg (2844 lb.)
Rear 1800 kg (3963 lb.)
257