Why are XC60 Towing Weights so Odd? - Page 2

zoaman · Jan 23rd, 2016, 16:45

did you ever get to the bottom of why the manual has less nose weight than a auto???

Lamp Swinger · Jan 23rd, 2016, 18:16

In general, the nose weight of a car is defined as 7% of the kerb weight. With the XC60 the kerb weight of the manual version is lower than the automatic, hence the difference in nose weight.

I have had trouble finding out the actual kerb weight of my XC60 AWD Geartronic. I tow a 1600kg caravan, stick with the 90kg nose weight limit and find the tow effortless and stable, which is reassuring.

David

RoyMacDonald · Jan 24th, 2016, 01:32

The automatic torque converter can act as a low ratio gerbox so it will be able to pull away more easily for the hill test.

The automatic will have a different balance with more weight at the front to counter the rear downward force so help with a higher noseweight. Also the four cylinder FWD has a lighter engine and lighter transmission than the AWD which all have 5 cylinder engines and heavier transmission.

The automatics have trailer stability control as well and I think that can up the maximum towable weight.

Parky12 · Jan 24th, 2016, 12:22

As people have said it's all to do with gradeability or the ability to start on an incline. Land Rover with their earlier low power Defender/Disco chassis can legally tow 3500kg, as they have the low gearing to let you get going

You then get into GVW and the heavier the car the more comes off the towing limit

For nose weight the sums need to be done with the axle weights. As was mentioned the different setups puts the weight in different places so the axle loadings vary
Tyres also have limits though I suspect XC60 ones are well within. If you see an artic tractor unit with what looks like a chunky from wheel it probably has been uprated to 8T over the standard 7T. This is down to springs and tryes being upgraded

Axle ratings are also on the weight plate so we can all do the sums and compare

Jan 23rd, 2016, 16:45	#11
zoaman Junior Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2016 21:42 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: beddau	did you ever get to the bottom of why the manual has less nose weight than a auto??? __________________ XC60 D5 AWD SE LUX NAV,20"ALLOYS, PADDLES, REAR CAMERA,FRONT BLIND CAMERA,HEATED S/WHEEL,BLISS.WINTER PACK,ILLUMINATION PACK, POWER SLIDE ROOF,LCS,OSMIUM GREY, TOW PACK

Jan 23rd, 2016, 18:16	#12
Lamp Swinger Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snodland, Kent.	In general, the nose weight of a car is defined as 7% of the kerb weight. With the XC60 the kerb weight of the manual version is lower than the automatic, hence the difference in nose weight. I have had trouble finding out the actual kerb weight of my XC60 AWD Geartronic. I tow a 1600kg caravan, stick with the 90kg nose weight limit and find the tow effortless and stable, which is reassuring. David __________________ мы приходим невидимый - HM Submarines Conqueror, Churchill, Renown, Onslaught, Ocelot, Porpoise. 2016 Kia Sorento KX-4 Auto. Now sold - MY14 XC60 SE Lux Nav D4 AWD Geartronic

Jan 24th, 2016, 01:32	#13
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	The automatic torque converter can act as a low ratio gerbox so it will be able to pull away more easily for the hill test. The automatic will have a different balance with more weight at the front to counter the rear downward force so help with a higher noseweight. Also the four cylinder FWD has a lighter engine and lighter transmission than the AWD which all have 5 cylinder engines and heavier transmission. The automatics have trailer stability control as well and I think that can up the maximum towable weight. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Jan 24th, 2016, 12:22	#14
Parky12 Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2020 18:18 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Huddersfield	As people have said it's all to do with gradeability or the ability to start on an incline. Land Rover with their earlier low power Defender/Disco chassis can legally tow 3500kg, as they have the low gearing to let you get going You then get into GVW and the heavier the car the more comes off the towing limit For nose weight the sums need to be done with the axle weights. As was mentioned the different setups puts the weight in different places so the axle loadings vary Tyres also have limits though I suspect XC60 ones are well within. If you see an artic tractor unit with what looks like a chunky from wheel it probably has been uprated to 8T over the standard 7T. This is down to springs and tryes being upgraded Axle ratings are also on the weight plate so we can all do the sums and compare __________________ Cheers Alan XC60 19MY T5 Momentum Denim Blue & Blonde Audi Allroad Sport 3L V6 (gone) XC60 15MY 181 SE AWD Savile Grey (previous)

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