Towing Capacity Checker
Check towing limits, noseweight and licence requirements for your van.
3,700 kg
Combined weight
6,300 kg
Max train weight
54% of 2,800 kg braked capacity
Braked towing
✅ Within limit
Unbraked towing (≤ 750 kg)
❌ Over limit
Licence requirement
🚨 B+E or C1 licence needed
Noseweight
✅ Within guideline
UK Towing Rules
• Category B licence (post-1997): Can tow up to 3,500 kg MAM combined vehicle + trailer weight.
• Unbraked trailers: Maximum 750 kg MAM.
• Braked trailers: Up to the vehicle's rated towing capacity, provided combined weight stays within limits.
• Noseweight: Typically 50-100kg. Should not exceed your towbar's rated capacity or ~4% of the towing vehicle's kerb weight.
• Always check your V5C for the specific towing capacity of your vehicle.