2025 Large Vans Towing Capacity Guide - Diesel & Electric
A time may well come when you need to tow something behind your van, either for personal or business reasons, whether that's a trailer or another vehicle. If you think that's likely to apply to you, read on.
The first thing to note is that you'll need to stay legal and safe. So, bear in mind Gross Train Weight (GTW) or Gross Combination Weight (GCW), which is the total legally permissible combined weight of the vehicle, trailer and everything that's being carried.
Your best bet for towing purposes is likely to be a new large van – something that can pull up to 3.5 tonnes. We've compared these vehicles on the current market, so that you don't have to.
Find out what the maximum towing capacity of each large van on the market is up to a 3.5-tonne Gross Vehicle Weight.
How much can the Ford Transit tow?
The 2025 Ford Transit, of course, is an absolute industry juggernaut and its towing capacity has always been an impressive element of what it can do.
Indeed, the entire Ford Transit range is capable of towing more than 2,000kg, rising to a maximum of 2,800kg in front-wheel drive configuration.
Heavy-duty rear-wheel drive models in the line-up can tow up to an incredible 3,600kg, with payload at 968kg in the heavier-duty versions.
How much can the Volkswagen Crafter tow?
Front-wheel drive versions of the 2025 VW Crafter can tow between 2,500kg (102ps models) and 3,000kg (140ps and 177ps models).
However, with the rear-wheel drive version this goes up as high as 3,500kg, while the VW e-Crafter can also be configured to a maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg.
How much can the Citroen Relay tow?
The 2025 Citroen Relay provides between 2,500kg – 3,000kg towing capacity depending on the model chosen, and among its practical capabilities are a class-leading payload and fuel economy providing improved towing efficiency.
The electric Citroen E-Relay, meanwhile, can handle 2,400kg of towing capacity.
How much can the Iveco Daily tow?
Constructed with the solid ladder frame chassis used on Iveco trucks, all 3.5-tonne versions of the 2025 Iveco Daily van can tow up to 3,500kg.
GTW can be as high as 7 tonnes, allowing you to load your van and trailer to their limits and still be perfectly legal on the road.
How much can the Renault Master tow?
The 2025 Renault Master is another great option for a large van with good towing capabilities. Available in rear-wheel drive versions with a heavy-duty twin-wheel rear axle, this increases towing capacity to 3,500kg, although these exceed the limit to be driven on a regular UK licence.
The updated electric Renault Master E-Tech has a towing capacity of 2,500kg - matching its diesel equivalent and putting it on a par with many rivals too.
How much can the Mercedes Sprinter tow?
Even the entry-level versions of the 2025 Mercedes Sprinter - plus the electric Mercedes Sprinter - can tow up to 2,000kg. However, if you opt for a model with reinforced trailer coupling, you get a 3,500kg towing capacity.
How much can the Vauxhall Movano tow?
The latest generation 2025 Vauxhall Movano comes as standard with a 2500 to 3000kg towing capacity, though upgraded models with a heavy-duty twin-wheel rear axle can tow upwards of 3,500kg.
The Vauxhall Movano Electric has a braked towing capacity of 2,400kg.
How much can the Peugeot Boxer tow?
Unlike its Vauxhall and Citroen siblings, with which it shares its platform, the 2025 Peugeot Boxer makes do with a slightly lower maximum capacity for towing, topping out at 2,500kg.
This reduces slightly to 2,400kg for the electric Peugeot e-Boxer version.
How much can the Maxus Deliver 9 tow?
Maxus by name, maximum by nature? The 2025 Maxus Deliver 9 is available with a competitive 2,800kg in towing capacity.
However, this is only applicable to the diesel variant, with towing capacity reduced to 1,000kg on electric versions. Double cab chassis can tow up to 3,500kg.
How much can the Fiat Ducato tow?
The 2025 Fiat Ducato follows the trend of its Stellantis counterparts from Citroen, Vauxhall and Peugeot by offering a maximum towing capacity of 2,500kg, with the electric Fiat e-Ducato maxed out at 2,400kg.
How much can the Nissan Interstar tow?
Much like the sister Renault Master, the 2025 Nissan Interstar has a towing capacity of 2,500kg.
Though this is slightly down on its main rivals here, notably the electric Nissan Interstar-e has an identical towing capacity of 2,500kg – which is in fact more than other large electric vans.
How much can the MAN TGE tow?
Based on the Volkswagen Crafter, the 2025 MAN TGE therefore offers similar figures to that of its German equivalent.
As such, the MAN TGE matches the Crafter in being able to offer a maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg.
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