How Much Does a Utility Trailer with a Riding Mower or ATV Weigh?

Typical loaded1,700lbs

Ready to tow, a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV usually weighs 1,000 to 2,300 lbs, including the trailer.

An open utility trailer (about 850 to 1,240 lbs empty for U-Haul's 5x9 and 6x12; many privately owned single-axle trailers are lighter) plus one riding mower or ATV (roughly 440 lbs for a basic lawn tractor to about 700 lbs for a mid-size ATV) and 50 to 150 lbs of fuel, ramps, and tools.

Tongue weight: about 170 to 255 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).

Real examples

ExamplePublished weightWhat that weight includes
U-Haul 5x9 utility trailer850 lbsempty trailer (1,650 lb max load, 2,500 lb max combined)
U-Haul 6x12 utility trailer1,240 lbsempty trailer (1,650 lb max load, 2,890 lb max combined)
2026 Polaris Sportsman 570703 lbsestimated dry weight

Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.

Can your vehicle tow a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

Which vehicles can tow a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV?

16 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV at 1,700 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.

VehicleMax towingCan it tow it?
2026 Ford F-15013,500 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbsYes
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbsYes
2026 Ford Ranger7,500 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbsYes
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbsYes
2026 Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbsYes
2025 Kia Telluride5,500 lbsYes
2026 Ford Explorer5,000 lbsYes
2026 Honda Pilot5,000 lbsYes
2026 Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Highlander5,000 lbsYes
2026 Ford Bronco4,500 lbsYes
2026 Subaru Outback3,500 lbsYes

Common questions

How much does a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV weigh?

Loaded and on its trailer, a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV typically weighs 1,000 to 2,300 lbs. An open utility trailer (about 850 to 1,240 lbs empty for U-Haul's 5x9 and 6x12; many privately owned single-axle trailers are lighter) plus one riding mower or ATV (roughly 440 lbs for a basic lawn tractor to about 700 lbs for a mid-size ATV) and 50 to 150 lbs of fuel, ramps, and tools.

What's the tongue weight of a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV?

Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 170 to 255 lbs at a typical 1,700 lbs.

What size vehicle do I need to tow a utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV?

Look for a towing rating of at least 3,000 lbs so a heavier utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV still sits under 80% of the rating.

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