John, what is your source for the 2100kg? My technical data book says 1700kg.
Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 6:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon? tyler wrote: > What is the factory rated towing capacity? In Europe it's 750kg without trailer brakes, 2100kg with. Sedans are 1500kg with brakes. In the US... 0 kg. No chassis/brake/driveline differences that anybody knows about so I would roll with the European ratings. > Does anyone know if a W124 wagon (1987 300TD) can safely tow a 3500lb > trailer? According to the factory ratings... yes. Just make sure that you have a factory style hitch that also has the same ratings. They show up occasionally on eBay or various forums.... Also keep in mind that the tongue weight is only 75kg! > Would the transmission be up to it if a larger cooler was added? > Could the engine cooling system keep up with such a load? I'd say it is a requirement!! They already have a transmission cooler built into the radiator, but the euro wagons with the towing package removed the transmission cooler from the radiator. Presumably so the cooling system didn't have the extra load of the transmission so it could keep up with the increased load of the engine. I'm also assuming an external transmission cooler was added at the same time. All this being said, I've only researched this and not actually driven with a trailer on my wagon. I've got a factory hitch waiting to be installed, but there are other more pressing matters I'm taking care of first.... You know how that goes I'm sure! ;) My $.02 John _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
