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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 02:05:22 PM

Title: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 02:05:22 PM

Any know what the towing capacity of a Mahindra CJ3B with the 2.1 diesel is?

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: Bubba on February 15, 2009, 02:40:13 PM

dunno but you can bet it will easily tow more than its rating

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 02:43:53 PM

How about a braked car transporter with two tons sitting on it?

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: Bubba on February 15, 2009, 02:54:01 PM

probably over its limit but ya never know  you got a mindy now  

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 03:00:20 PM

Might have one by next weekend if everything goes OK

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: Bubba on February 15, 2009, 03:04:54 PM

you sneaky son of a

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 03:13:33 PM

I ain't got it yet.
Ain't countin my chickens before they hatch, I've had some real nightmare deals on eBlag, will wait and see with this one.

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: Panic mechanic! on February 15, 2009, 03:13:51 PM

don't think the engine really matters as its all about kerb weights etc but this may be of some use:
Jeep CJ-3B specifications
Length 130 inches   Wheelbase 80 inches
Tread 49 inches   Width 69 inches
Height 68 inches   Brake area 118 sq. in.
Clutch 72 sq inch single-dry plate   Cooling 12 quarts with heater
Battery 50 amp-hour 12V (6V opt.)   Generator 35 amps
Tires 6.00 x 16; other sizes opt.   Transfer case 1.00:1; 2.46:1
Wheels 5 disc, 4.50 x 16, 5-stud   Shocks Hydraulic
Gas 10.5 gallon tank   Axle ratio 5.38:1
Front axle 2,000 lb capacity   Rear axle 2,500 lb capacity
  Hypoid full-floating     Semi-floating
Turning radius 17 feet, 6 inches   Cargo bed 36” x 38”
Towing Over 2,240 lb   Steering ratio 17.9:1 (cam and lever)
Front springs 10-leaf, 260 lb-in rate   Rear springs 9-leaf, 190 lb/in rate
  650 lb capacity     800 lb capacity
  36.25 x 1.75 inches     42 x 1.75 inches

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: ferretjuggler on February 15, 2009, 03:20:40 PM

So it's only rated to tow 2,240lb (one imp ton)
That's bad news.
I think the series Lard Rovers were rated to tow upto 3,500 Kgs with a braked trailer (thats if the half shafts dont snap)

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: Panic mechanic! on February 15, 2009, 03:39:03 PM

there's a big difference between what it can tow  and what it can tow legally on a road,lardies can tow 3.5 tonne but they are under speed restrictions  on a public road .

Title: Re: Mahindra towing limit
Post by: alcoholicmaggot on February 15, 2009, 04:02:17 PM

Tow ratings on the mindys are really low

They have been known to really struggle pulling small/mid range caravans to mahindra rallies

think tow rating is approx 75% of vechile weight

brave/stockman is approx 1400kgs
cheif approx 1850 kgs

No doubt alan will be along with exact figures shortly


Unofficially i do know a marksman can pull and heavy trailer with another marksman on it but well overweight and not using standard brakes