Get to know these numbers before hitching up and heading off.

The Mazda BT-50 boasts some impressive figures and one of them is its maximum towing capacity, which is 3,500 kilograms with a braked trailer.

But there are some important weight-related numbers to consider before connecting any trailer and driving away.

In this video, Mark from Mazda Australia and Chris from Snowy River Caravans refer to some of the essential weight figures that you should know before towing something heavy, like an off-road ‘van.  

In Australia, the towing capacities for the 2025 Mazda BT-50 ute range are:

• Unbraked trailer: 750 kg
• Braked trailer: 3,500 kg
• Maximum tow ball download: 350 kg

Other important towing-related weights you need to consider include:

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): The total permissible weight of the vehicle, including occupants, fuel and cargo. The tow ball download weight is included in the GVM figure, which means towing a heavy trailer will reduce the amount of payload available in the vehicle.

Gross Combined Mass (GCM): The total permissible combined weight of the vehicle and trailer being towed, including occupants, fuel and cargo.

Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM): The total weight of the trailer when carrying the maximum load specified by its manufacturer. This number includes weight imposed on the towing vehicle, which is usually at the tow ball and tow bar.

For legal and safety-related reasons you should never exceed these maximum specified figures

Mazda’s Payload Calculator helps simplify towing with the BT-50 by making it easier to understand and calculate these numbers.

And Mazda Genuine Accessories offers a number of towing-related items that are ideal for caravan holidays.  

Click the video below for more about some of the numbers you need to know before heading away on your next caravan adventure.