2018 Isuzu MU-X Wagon Ls-U (4X4) Uc My18 Auto Sequential towing capacity, GVM, GCM and payload
3.0L 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power turbo-diesel | 4wd | automatic
Important specification notes
Exact Australian MY18 UC 3.0L six-speed automatic configuration only; not MY17, MY19 or all vehicles registered in 2018. April 2018 manufacturer sheet; MT/AT column order explicitly distinguished for LS-U 4x4. Tare includes 10L fuel; kerb includes full fuel. Printed payload equals GVM minus kerb. Accessories, occupants, luggage and towball load consume payload. Confirm actual loaded weights and all ratings; towball maximum requires genuine Isuzu UTE tow kit.
Quick specifications
Braked towing capacity
3000 kg
Archived manufacturer source
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Archived manufacturer source
Maximum towball download
300 kg
Archived manufacturer source
Kerb mass
2142 kg
Manufacturer kerb mass; confirm the source definition for the exact vehicle
Archived manufacturer source
Tare mass
2095 kg
Archived manufacturer source
GVM
2750 kg
Archived manufacturer source
GCM
5750 kg
Archived manufacturer source
Payload
608 kg
Manufacturer-stated payload
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Front axle rating
1350 kg
Archived manufacturer source
Rear axle rating
1600 kg
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Wheelbase
2845 mm
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TowSense checks published specifications against Australian source documents. Source checked records pass automated extraction, identity and calculation checks; human review is reserved for exceptions. Manufacturer documentation is preferred, but where manufacturers do not publish a particular specification, TowSense may use recognised technical or independent Australian sources and identifies that source clearly. Calculated values are labelled separately. We do not estimate missing manufacturer limits.
Can this vehicle really tow its headline capacity?
The braked towing capacity is only one constraint. The complete setup must also remain within the applicable GVM, GCM, towball, front axle, rear axle, towbar, coupling and tyre limits. Passengers, luggage, accessories and towball load consume vehicle capacity.
Payload and accessory impact
Bullbars, winches, canopies, drawers, auxiliary batteries, long-range fuel, recovery equipment, roof loads, passengers and towball download all contribute to the loaded vehicle. Check actual fitted weights and positions rather than relying on advertised payload alone.
Specification source
Isuzu UTE Australia 18MY MU-X Specifications, April 2018, pages 1 and 5; publication date page 6.
Source type: manufacturer_spec_sheet | Confidence: high | Last reviewed: 2026-09-03
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