We list the maximum load-carrying capacity of some of the Toyota Hilux workhorses and find out if any can carry over a ton.
One of the most popular bakkies in South Africa, the Toyota Hilux acquired its status for being reliable and capable in most situations. At the time of writing this article, customers could choose between 41 derivatives of the Toyota Hilux, but for this article, we will be focussing on some of the more utilitarian models more often considered by businesses for their load-carrying capacities.
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Can the Toyota Hilux carry 1 ton?
The Toyota Hilux range offers a variety of engine and body configurations for almost any duty one can think of. As alluded to earlier, we will be focussing our attention on the more affordable but capable workhorses in the line-up.
Single Cab
Here are a few options between R350 000 and R500 000.
Toyota Hilux 2.0 single cab S | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD single cab chassis cab | Toyota Hilux 2.7 single cab S | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab SR | |
Maximum load | 1115 kg | 1085 kg | 995 kg | 920 kg |
Here are a few options between R500 000 and R600 000.
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab Raider | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab chassis cab 4×4 | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab Raider auto | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 single cab 4×4 SR | |
Maximum load | 920 kg | 860 kg | 930 kg | 860 kg |
Xtra Cab
Here are a few options between R500 000 and R700 000.
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 Xtra cab Raider | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 Xtra cab Raider auto | Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra cab Legend | Toyota Hilux 2.8GD-6 Xtra cab Legend auto | |
Maximum load | 825 kg | 820 kg | 805 kg | 820 kg |
Double Cab
Here are a few options between R500 000 and R650 000.
Toyota Hilux 2.7 double cab S | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab SR | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab Raider | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab Raider auto | |
Maximum load | 835 kg | 875 kg | 865 kg | 855 kg |
Here are a few options between R650 000 and R700 000.
Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 SR | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 Raider X manual | Toyota Hilux 2.4GD-6 double cab 4×4 Raider | |
Maximum load | 835 kg | 830 kg | 830 kg |
Verdict
As seen in the tables above, only two will comfortably carry loads over 1 ton. However, most Toyota Hilux bakkies will carry loads close to the 1-ton weight, whether a single cab, Xtra cab or double cab. Now, depending on your needs, you can search for new or used Toyota Hilux models on AutoTrader with confidence that you can load them up.
*Note that all pricing and load-carrying capacities were correct when writing this article. However, they can change at any moment and without notice.
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