Australia’s ute market is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025, with a range of new models offering impressive specifications and towing capacities. Whether you’re looking for a reliable workhorse or a versatile vehicle for your adventures, understanding the key specifications of these utes is crucial. In this blog, we’ll provide a comprehensive table that highlights the tare weight, kerb weight, GVM, ATM, towball download, GCM, payload capacity, and tow capacity for each model.
Quick comparison table
Are you deciding which ute to buy? This table is intended as a quick reference for best-case scenarios for each model. It’s essential to conduct your own due diligence for your specific model. For example, while the Ford Ranger’s braked tow capacity is 3,500kg, the Ranger Raptor is only rated for 2,500kg. It is your responsibility to ensure you’re towing safely and legally. Unbraked tow capacity is not listed as it is the same for all vehicles, the legal limit of 750kg.
| Ute Model | Tare Weight (kg) | Kerb Weight (kg) | GVM (kg) | ATM (kg) | Towball Download (kg) | GCM (kg) | Payload Capacity (kg) | Braked Tow Capacity (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDV T60 | 2173 | 2273 | 3100 | 6000 | 300 | 6000 | 827 | 3000 |
| GWM Cannon | 2200 | 2300 | 3300 | 6000 | 340 | 6000 | 1000 | 3000 |
| Toyota HiLux V-Active | 2040 | 2130 | 3050 | 6000 | 300 | 6000 | 920 | 3500 |
| Isuzu D-Max | 1950 | 2050 | 3100 | 6000 | 320 | 6000 | 1050 | 3500 |
| Mitsubishi Triton | 1900 | 2000 | 3000 | 6000 | 310 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| Volkswagen Amarok | 2100 | 2200 | 3200 | 6000 | 330 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| BYD Shark | 2200 | 2300 | 3300 | 6000 | 340 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| Mazda BT-50 | 2000 | 2100 | 3100 | 6000 | 320 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| Ford Ranger | 2100 | 2200 | 3200 | 6000 | 330 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| KGM SsangYong Musso | 2100 | 2200 | 3200 | 6000 | 330 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 2180 | 2280 | 2949 | 6000 | 350 | 6000 | 669 | 2721 |
| Nissan Navara | 1980 | 2080 | 3150 | 6000 | 300 | 6000 | 1070 | 3500 |
| Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster | 2650 | 2750 | 3500 | 7000 | 350 | 7000 | 750 | 3500 |
| Kia Tasman | 2200 | 2300 | 3300 | 6000 | 340 | 6000 | 1000 | 3500 |
| RAM 1500 | 2650 | 2750 | 3550 | 7000 | 350 | 7000 | 800 | 4500 |
| Ford F-150 | 2500 | 2600 | 3500 | 7000 | 350 | 7000 | 900 | 4500 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2650 | 2750 | 3550 | 7000 | 350 | 7000 | 800 | 4500 |
Glossary of terms
Tare Weight: The weight of an empty vehicle with only 10 liters of fuel, excluding any passengers, cargo, or additional accessories. This is essentially the base weight of the vehicle.
Kerb Weight: The weight of an empty vehicle with a full tank of fuel, but without any passengers or cargo. This includes all standard equipment and fluids necessary for operation.
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass): The maximum permissible weight of the vehicle when fully loaded. This includes the kerb weight plus the weight of passengers, cargo, and any additional accessories.
ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass): The total weight of a fully loaded trailer, including the trailer itself and all its contents. This is the maximum permissible weight for the trailer.
Towball Download: The vertical load exerted by the trailer on the towball of the towing vehicle. This weight must be deducted from the vehicle’s payload capacity when calculating the total load.
GCM (Gross Combination Mass): The maximum permissible weight of the tow vehicle and trailer combined. This includes the GVM of the towing vehicle and the ATM of the trailer.
Payload Capacity: The maximum weight a vehicle can carry on-board, including a full tank of fuel, passengers, luggage, accessories, and the towball download. This is calculated by subtracting the kerb weight from the GVM.
Tow Capacity: The maximum weight that a vehicle can safely tow. This is often specified as braked tow capacity (with trailer brakes) and unbraked tow capacity (without trailer brakes). The legal limit for unbraked tow capacity in Australia is 750kg.
