Can I increase the towing capacity of my Prado?

The factory braked tow capacity on the 150 series Prado can be upgraded from 2500kg to 3100kg. Both the Stage 1 and Stage 2 kit will infact upgrade your Braked Towing Capacity to 3100kg.

How much weight can you put in a Prado?

With a kerb weight of 2385kg for the Prado GXL and a GVM of 2990kg, the payload is 665kg. The GCM is 5990kg and despite what some outlets have written, saying the Prado GXL can have a full payload when towing at its maximum 3000kg that’s complete bollocks because they’re not accounting for towball download.

How much does a GVM upgrade cost?

The GVM Upgrade Cost varies from a few hundred dollars for an engineers certificate to around $7000 for a full, top of the range suspension kit and GVM upgrade (or more if you are getting extended chassis/diff replacements etc).

Is a GVM upgrade worth it?

Why it’s worth considering Upgrading the GVM of a vehicle makes it far easier to head off on a trip at a legal weight. This will keep you away from fines, any potential criminal charges, and will keep your insurance policy watertight.

Do you need a GVM upgrade for a Prado 150?

If you own a Toyota LandCruiser Prado 150 series that carries heavy loads or if you are serious when it comes to packing equipment for the journey you take then look no further – Pedders has a GVM upgrade solution for you!

Is there a GVM upgrade for the 120 series?

Some suppliers are able to provide an approved upgrade kit for the 150 series, but I have not been able to find one for the 120 series. This could be a reflection of the fact that the combined axle rating (rear & front) for the 120 series is 3090kg (if my memory is correct), with a GVM of 2990kg, so not much wriggle room for an upgrade.

Is the Prado 150 an off road vehicle?

The Prado 150 is an extremely capable and reliable off-road vehicle straight from the factory including items like twin fuel tanks, diff lock, traction and stability control, coil sprung rear suspension and independent front suspension.

How long does a Pedders GVM upgrade kit last?

All suspension components installed as part of a Pedders GVM+ upgrade package are backed by a Pedders 2 Year/40,000kms Nationwide Warranty and provide Toyota LandCruiser Prado 150 series models with a certified GVM rating of 3500kgs – that’s a payload increase of 510 kg s!