Tinribs

New Member

• Jan 29, 2007

• #1

Just got myself a 1965 series 2a 88" 2.25l petrol. Assuming it was brand new, what would be the maximum legal towing weight limit for a braked trailer and what would be a maximum sensible weight to be towing around? I guess that after 42 years of tin worm it might be wise not to pull its original maximum load about?
I have a Massey Ferguson 35 tractor and plough weighing just under 2 tonne and a 12' Ifor Williams trailer- will my landy cope if it can set off without leaving its rear cross member behind?
Cheers all!

 

Lazy Landy

New Member

• Jan 29, 2007

• #2

I think that is under the legal weight but not totaly sure. your 2a will pull it but i think that it will strugle over a distance.

 

Tinribs

New Member

• Jan 30, 2007

• #3

Better add that I don't know how much the trailer weighs!

 

landyboy

New Member

• Feb 8, 2007

• #4

It will tow it easy! Just be slow!!

 

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bonnybaggot

Active Member

• Feb 8, 2007

• #5

Will tow it ok. Just dont try to stop in a hurry.
If I remember correctly Land Rovers towing max was 2 tons

 

ormus

New Member

• Feb 8, 2007

• #6

cant remember the exact figure for a series 2, but think the disco is rated for 2700kgs.
think i read somewhere that the max mass for the disco is 4000kgs.
generally the recommended max towing weight for any vehicle should not exceed 80% of the vehicle kerb weight.

that should give you some figures to work on.
if your xmember is not perfect/buggered, then i wouldnt tow that lot on the open road.