When most car shoppers think about the 2026 Ford Bronco, their first thoughts are about power, performance, and adventure — not necessarily towing. The Ford Bronco was built for adventure on the trail and at the beach, and it delivers at every point. Tampa-area families that like to spend weekends on the water with a boat or jetskis need a vehicle that can tow them to the beach and many want to know — how much can the 2026 Ford Bronco tow? With a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds in standard trim levels, and a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds for the Ford Bronco Raptor, the Ford Bronco has the power you need to tow your boat or trailer to the boat ramp.
Can the 2026 Ford Bronco Tow Your Boat, Jet Skis, or Camper?
There are more than 95,000 recreational watercraft registered for use in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties — an estimated 3% of the local population. This mark makes the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area one of the most popular spots in the country for year-round coastal boating. When you examine national numbers, an estimated 11.9% of homes own a recreational boat, but Coastal Florida reports numbers that are higher than this national average.
With easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough River, and countless islands and keys, the Tampa area is a popular spot for aquatic adventures. Knowing you have a sport utility vehicle that is capable of towing your boat, jet skis, or camper is an important question to ask and answer when buying a vehicle, and the Ford Bronco will check a lot of boxes for many adventurers in the area.
When equipped with powerful Ford EcoBoost® engines and the available Trailer Tow Package, the standard Ford Bronco will tow up to 3,500 pounds of cargo in 2-Door Bronco and 4-Door Bronco variants with a max tongue weight of 350 pounds. The high-performance Ford Bronco Raptor powered by a 418-horsepower 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V-6 and armed with the Trailer Tow Package will tow up to 4,500 pounds of cargo with a 450-pound tongue weight. It is important for Tampa-area drivers to understand that heavy cargo inside your Ford Bronco will impact towing capacity.
Average Weights for Boats, Jet Skis, and Camping Trailers
Tampa-area families interested in a Ford truck or SUV that is capable of towing a boat or camper need to have a clear understanding of how much their cargo weighs in addition to how much their vehicle is capable of towing. We hope that this overview provides the information you need with a list of average weights for boat, camper, and jet ski trailers.
- Kayaks with Trailer: Tampa-area families with a Bronco can tow a lightweight kayak trailer that is fully loaded and will average 300 – 800 pounds.
- Jet Ski and Personal Watercraft with Trailer: Families interested in thrills on the water may own jet skis, and the Ford Bronco can tow a double trailer with two personal watercraft or jet skis that averages 1,000 – 3,000 pounds.
- Small Aluminum Fishing Boat with Trailer: Fishermen with a small jon boat or aluminum fishing boat with a single axle trailer need a vehicle that can handle a combined average weight of 900 – 1,500 pounds.
- Larger Fiberglass Fishing Boat with Trailer: The upgrade to a larger fiberglass bass boat or ski boat increases the potential weight to 2,500 – 5,500 pounds. Base Ford Bronco models will tow a smaller boat and trailer while the Ford Bronco Raptor increases towing capabilities.
- Pop-Up and Teardrop Camping Trailers: Families that love to camp on weekends will be able to tow a small pop-up or teardrop camping trailer with the Ford Bronco with an average weight of 1,400 – 3,500 pounds.
What Is Included with the Ford Bronco Trailer Tow Package?
A dealer-installed OEM trailer hitch receiver and the available Trailer Tow Package make the 2026 Ford Bronco capable of towing an impressive amount of cargo — but what does that Trailer Tow Package include? The Trailer Tow Package is standard equipment for the Ford Bronco Raptor.
Standard Ford Bronco with Trailer Tow Package
- 7-Wire Harness and 4-/7-Pin Connector
- Trailer Module
- Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Front Tow Hooks
- Trailer Sway Control
- Lane Keeping Alert
Ford Bronco Raptor with Trailer Tow Package
- 7-Wire Harness and 4-/7-Pin Connector
- Trailer Module
- Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Front Tow Hooks
- Trailer Sway Control
- Lane Keeping Alert
- Auxiliary Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler
- Tow/Haul Mode
- 360-Degree Camera System
Many Tampa-area drivers interested in the Ford Bronco want to know — how much can the 2026 Ford Bronco tow? Many who have boats or trailers to tow want to know if the Ford Bronco is capable of towing their boat, jet skis, or camping trailers, and we have the answers you need with this overview created by Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL.
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