Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado: towing
For 2026, the Chevrolet Colorado has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 200 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford Ranger is higher in 0 of 2 setups and the Chevrolet Colorado in 2. Across 13 model years where both are cited, the Ford Ranger led 3 times, the Chevrolet Colorado 10 times.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2026: same cab, same drivetrain
2026 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crew cab 2WD | 7,500 lb 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCrew, 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | 7,700 lb 2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package | Chevrolet Colorado +200 |
| Crew cab 4WD | 7,500 lb 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCrew, 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | 7,700 lb 2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential | Chevrolet Colorado +200 |
2026 rating ranges
| Hitch | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5,510–7,500 lb | 6,000–7,700 lb |
2026 Ford Ranger by engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-47,500 lb
- 2.7L EcoBoost V67,500 lb
- 3.0L EcoBoost V65,510 lb
2026 Chevrolet Colorado by engine
- 2.7L TurboMax6,000–7,700 lb
Year by year
Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Ford Ranger | Chevrolet Colorado | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2025 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2024 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2023 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2022 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2021 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2020 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2019 | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2018 | — | 7,700 lb | |
| 2017 | — | 7,700 lb | |
| 2016 | — | 7,700 lb | |
| 2015 | — | 7,000 lb | |
| 2012 | — | 6,000 lb | |
| 2011 | 5,960 lb | 6,000 lb | Colorado |
| 2010 | 5,940 lb | 6,000 lb | Colorado |
| 2009 | 6,000 lb | — | |
| 2008 | 6,000 lb | — | |
| 2007 | 6,000 lb | 4,000 lb | Ranger |
| 2006 | 6,000 lb | 4,000 lb | Ranger |
| 2005 | 5,980 lb | 4,000 lb | Ranger |
| 2004 | 5,980 lb | — | |
| 2003 | 5,960 lb | — | |
| 2002 | 6,020 lb | — | |
| 2001 | 6,070 lb | — | |
| 2000 | 6,060 lb | — |