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Ford truck guide · Michigan City Ford · Michigan City, IN
Ford Ranger Weight
How much does the Ford Ranger weigh? Here are Ford's 2026 curb weights for each engine and drive, plus the GVWR, payload and GCWR figures that go with them.
4,240 lbslightest: 2.3L 4x2
5,363 lbsheaviest: Raptor®
1,767 lbsmax payload, 2.3L 4x2
7,500 lbsmax towing, 2.3L/2.7L
The short answer
Ford lists the 2026 Ranger SuperCrew® at a minimum base curb weight of 4,240 lbs (2.3L EcoBoost® 4x2), 4,462 lbs (2.3L 4x4), 4,610 lbs (2.7L 4x4) and 5,363 lbs for the 3.0L Ranger Raptor®.
Ford Ranger curb weight
Ford lists a minimum base curb weight for each 2026 Ranger SuperCrew® engine and drive combination. Curb weight is the truck itself, ready to drive, without passengers or cargo.
| Engine and drive | Min base curb weight |
|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x2 | 4,240 lbs |
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 4,462 lbs |
| 2.7L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 4,610 lbs |
| 3.0L EcoBoost®, 4x4 (Raptor®) | 5,363 lbs |
From the capacities, payload and towing tables on Ford.com's 2026 Ranger specifications page, read November 11, 2026. Ford prints the curb weight figures without a unit; the table shows them in pounds, the unit Ford uses for the other weights on the same page.
GVWR and payload
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the most the loaded truck may weigh. Payload is how much passengers and cargo it can carry.
| Engine and drive | GVWR | Max payload |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x2 | 6,050 lbs | 1,767 lbs |
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 6,170 lbs | 1,763 lbs |
| 2.7L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 6,170 lbs | 1,513 lbs |
| 3.0L EcoBoost®, Raptor® 4x4 | 6,790 lbs | 1,373 lbs |
From the capacities, payload and towing tables on Ford.com's 2026 Ranger specifications page, read November 11, 2026. Ford lists maximum payload when properly configured and notes payload will vary by engine and drivetrain options.
GCWR and towing
| Engine and drive | GCWR | Max conventional towing | Axle ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x2 | 12,370 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 3.73 |
| 2.3L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 12,590 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 3.73 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost®, 4x4 | 12,745 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 3.73 |
| 3.0L EcoBoost®, Raptor® 4x4 | 11,465 lbs | 5,510 lbs | 4.27 |
From the capacities, payload and towing tables on Ford.com's 2026 Ranger specifications page, read November 11, 2026. Towing figures are when equipped with the available trailer tow package. GCWR is the most the loaded truck and loaded trailer may weigh together.
Using the numbers
Heavier is not always stronger
Per Ford, the Raptor® is the heaviest Ranger but has the lowest maximum payload and towing ratings.
Check your door label
Ratings change with equipment, so check the label and paperwork for the exact truck you drive.
Tires and brakes
Loads near the limits work tires and brakes harder. Have them checked before a big haul.
Get your Ranger ready to work at Michigan City Ford
The Works® at Michigan City Ford includes a synthetic blend oil change, tire rotation and pressure check, brake inspection, Multi-Point Inspection, fluid top-off, battery test, and a filter, belts and hoses check. Our technicians can look over your Ranger during your next visit.
Schedule service online and see our service specials first. Michigan City Ford is at 3930 Franklin St. in Michigan City. Get directions.
Michigan City Ford service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Sat | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Sun | closed |
From Michigan City Ford's website, November 11, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Ford Ranger weight FAQ
How much does a 2026 Ford Ranger weigh?
Ford lists a minimum base curb weight of 4,240 lbs for the 2.3L 4x2 SuperCrew, 4,462 lbs for the 2.3L 4x4, 4,610 lbs for the 2.7L 4x4 and 5,363 lbs for the 3.0L Raptor.
What is the GVWR of the Ford Ranger?
Ford lists 6,050 lbs for the 2.3L 4x2, 6,170 lbs for the 2.3L and 2.7L 4x4 and 6,790 lbs for the Raptor.
How much payload can a Ford Ranger carry?
Ford lists maximum payload of 1,767 lbs (2.3L 4x2), 1,763 lbs (2.3L 4x4), 1,513 lbs (2.7L 4x4) and 1,373 lbs (Raptor) when properly configured.
What is the heaviest Ford Ranger?
The Ranger Raptor, at a minimum base curb weight of 5,363 lbs, according to Ford.
Can Michigan City Ford check my Ranger before I haul or tow?
Yes. Schedule service online and our technicians can look over your Ranger during your next visit.
More Ford Ranger guides
See our Ford Ranger MPG guide or the Ford Ranger at Michigan City Ford.
Sources
Curb weight, GVWR, payload, GCWR, towing and axle figures are from Ford.com's 2026 Ranger specifications page, read November 11, 2026. Ford's own disclosures govern. Service details, address and hours are from Michigan City Ford's own website, checked November 11, 2026. Photo is illustrative.
- Ford.com: 2026 Ford Ranger specifications (capacities, payload and towing), Ford Motor Company, read November 11, 2026
- General service: The Works, Michigan City Ford, November 11, 2026
- Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Ford, November 11, 2026