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Tow Capacity of a 1994 Mazda B3000 Manual


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My husband and I have been trying to figure out what the tow capacity is for our 1994 Mazda B3000 manual transmission truck, but we are not finding any information that is clear. I have found places where it says 2500 and others that say 3500. What is the right number?

Your help is appreciated,
Ren
 


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My husband and I have been trying to figure out what the tow capacity is for our 1994 Mazda B3000 manual transmission truck, but we are not finding any information that is clear. I have found places where it says 2500 and others that say 3500. What is the right number?

Your help is appreciated,
Ren
U might get a better answer if u list what engine u have.....:icon_confused:
 

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@07nhbpsi; The mazda engine size is part of the name, so the b3000 is 3 liters, the 2500 is 2.5 liters, and the 4000 is 4.0 liters.

@stitchntravel; Can you post a picture of the tag on the door?
 

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@07nhbpsi; The mazda engine size is part of the name, so the b3000 is 3 liters, the 2500 is 2.5 liters, and the 4000 is 4.0 liters.

@stitchntravel; Can you post a picture of the tag on the door?
I guess I learned something new today...:popcorn: had no idea they did that....
 

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The reason you will always get different numbers is because the Truck model(reg cab or super cab) matters
Engine size matters
Rear axle ratio matters
2WD or 4x4 matters
Auto or manual matters
Weight of the truck, passengers and cargo in the truck matters as well

Ranger or Mazda won't matter, so Ranger numbers will be the same if all other things are the same, and will probably easier to find for a 1994 model

So 1994 3.0l engine with manual trans
2WD or 4WD?
Regular cab or super cab?
Rear axle ratio, look on drivers door tag and go here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/axle_codes.shtml


Then look here, 2WD regular cab models: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119488

GCWR = Gross Combined Weight Rating
This number is the weight of the truck, + driver/passengers + cargo, + trailer weight
GVWR is NOT the same, thats just the truck only weight limit, truck weight + people + cargo in cab and bed

So if truck weights 3,000lbs, and there are two people, say 150 each, you will be at 3,300lbs, and say 100lbs of gear(cargo) in the bed, so 3,400lbs total

If GCWR for your 3.0l 3.73 manual regular cab is 6,000lbs
Then you do this: 6,000 - 3,400 = 2,600lbs available for trailer weight

If GCWR is 5,000lbs then - 3,400 = 1,600lbs for trailer

This is why there is no general number for 1994 B-3000 manual trans

And these are "may" numbers, legal limits, not "can" numbers

Can is the ability to do something, May is permission to do something
You CAN rob a bank, you MAY not rob a bank :)

So you can tow more than legal limit, your truck will have that ability, you just don't want to get weighed or have an accident.

And some states require trailer brakes on trailers above a certain weight so you need to check on that in your state and any state you might being pulling a trailer in

And your trailer hitch also needs to be rated for the trailer weight you will be pulling
 
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