Exactly how much is the LDV T60 rated to carry? Let’s examine the payload capacity of each of the 7 double-cab derivatives in the Chinese-backed brand’s T60 line-up…
Are you considering an LDV T60 but aren’t quite sure if this double-cab bakkie will meet your load-carrying needs? Well, we’ve sorted through the specification lists to identify which derivatives are rated to carry the most weight and which ones are saddled with the lowest payload.
To refresh your memory, the T60 range of double-cab bakkies from LDV – a wholly owned subsidiary of China’s SAIC Motor – officially touched down in South Africa in May 2024. The company has also since launched the Terron 9 bakkie and the D90 SUV.
Though the local T60 line-up comprised 10 derivatives at launch, it’s since been pared back to 7 variants. In Mzansi, LDV currently offers the T60 with a choice of 2 turbodiesel engines, 3 transmissions and 4 trim levels.
LDV T60 double cabs: payload capacities
The 2 derivatives in the LDV T60 portfolio that are rated to carry the most are the base Elite versions, both featuring a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 4×2 and 4×4 iterations have a listed load capacity of 935 kg (though braked towing capacity is 2 500 kg and 3 000 kg, respectively).
Interestingly, the high-spec T60 2.0D Bi-Turbo Max Pro 4×4 – which benefits from a more powerful engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission – is next with a listed payload of 925 kg.
| T60 DOUBLE-CAB DERIVATIVE | PAYLOAD CAPACITY |
| LDV T60 2.0TD Elite 6MT 4×2 | 935 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0TD Elite 6MT 4×4 | 935 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0D Bi-Turbo Max Pro 8AT 4×4 | 925 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0TD Elite 6AT 4×2 | 923 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0TD Elite 6AT 4×4 | 923 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0TD Pro 8AT 4×4 | 750 kg |
| LDV T60 2.0D Bi-Turbo Max Luxe 8AT 4×4 | 750 kg |
Then come the Elite variants fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Both the 4×2 and the 4×4 derivatives are rated to carry up to 923 kg, according to LDV. That leaves the mid-spec 2.0TD Pro 8AT 4×4 and the flagship 2.0D Bi-Turbo Max Luxe 8AT 4×4, which share the lowest payload at 750 kg.
LDV T60 double cabs: engines & transmissions
Here’s a quick refresher on the engines and transmission available for the T60. In South Africa, the Elite derivatives employ a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine generating 120 kW and 375 Nm. Buyers have a choice of 4×2 and 4×4 configurations, each available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed auto.
This engine is also offered in the Pro grade, though exclusively with an 8-speed automatic cog-swapper. The final 2 derivatives (Max Pro and Max Luxe) upgrade to a 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel powerplant that churns out 160 kW and 500 Nm. These ship standard in 4×4 guise with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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LDV T60 Payload and Performance FAQ
Q: Which LDV T60 models have the highest payload capacity?
A: The LDV T60 Elite 6-speed manual derivatives (both 4×2 and 4×4) offer the highest payload capacity in the range, rated to carry up to 935 kg. The high-output Bi-Turbo Max Pro 4×4 follows closely with a capacity of 925 kg.
Q: What is the towing capacity of the LDV T60 compared to its rivals?
A: The LDV T60 has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 000 kg on certain models. This is slightly lower than the 3 500 kg industry norm established by many of its double-cab competitors in South Africa.
Q: What are the engine specifications for the top-of-the-range T60 Max models?
A: The T60 Max Pro and Max Luxe derivatives are powered by a 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel engine that produces 160 kW and 500 Nm. These models come standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 4×4 drivetrain.
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