Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 17:49
I have had the following:
1978 BJ 40 SWB Landcruiser (B engine 3.0l N/A diesel)
1984 BJ 74 MWB Landcruiser (3B engine 4 cyl 3.4 N/A diesell)
1992 HZJ75 LWB Troopcarrier (1HZ engine 6 cyl 4.2l N/A diesel)
1992 200Tdi Landrover Discovery (2.5l 4 cyl turbo/intercooled)
2002 HZJ105 Landcruiser (1HZ engine 6 cyl 4.2 N/A diesel)
The Troopy, Wagon and Ute with the 1HZ motor will typically be similar in their ability to tow as all are rate with the same power, allbeit with slightly different weights.
The Discovery has the same engine as the Defender 110 and that is a 4 cylinder 2.5l turbocharged intercooled diesel and I don't think a 4 cylinder car of any description is really up to the task of towing 3t+. They simply don't develop enough power down in the rev range. I would cross the Defender off your list unless you could afford the later versions with the 5 cyl turbocharged intercooled motor as they would perform better at this task, but again, more dollars.
If I were doing what you are, depending on budget, I would either buy a petrol version (which will use more fuel) or save up my coin until I could afford a FACTORY turbo diesel model such as the 100 series or if you prefer a ute or troopy such as a HDJ78/HDJ79 series which has the 4.2 litre turbo charged engine from factory. It is a ripper of a motor and would do what you ask. You will however pay more for cars with this engine as they are more sought after.
Another good place to do some reading on this subject is the lcool
forum. There is a thread going on the benefits or not of the petrol v diesel debate
here
Hope all this helps.
Cheers,
Mark
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