When towing a trailer, the permissible gross vehicle weight is increased by 100 kg for vehicles with passenger vehicle approval. The maximum permissible rear axle load may be exceeded by 100 kg when towing a trailer.
The road speed of the vehicle must be limited to a maximum of 100 km/h in accordance with Directive 92/21/EEC.
Vehicle documents
The type plates of the trailer hitch, trailer and vehicle
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
Vehicles with front-wheel drive:
Without a reduction in the gross combination weight, the clutch will be overloaded when driving at high elevations above 1,000 m with gradients greater than 8%. The excessive stress results in abnormal and premature wear on the clutch, which can damage it.
When driving at elevations above 1,000 m with only slight gradients of less than 8%, you are not required to reduce the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle combination.
The following values apply for driving at elevations of 1,000 m above sea level and a minimum start-off gradeability of 12%.
Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination | 3700 – 4800 kg |
Permissible towing capacity, braked | 1000 – 2000 kg |
Permissible towing capacity, unbraked | 750 kg |
Permissible noseweight | 100 kg |
Permissible gross mass of vehicle combination | 4500 – 5700 kg |
Permissible towing capacity, braked | 2000 – 2500 kg |
Permissible towing capacity, unbraked | 750 kg |
Permissible noseweight | 100 kg |