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Which Land Rover tows a boat to Lewisville Lake, Grapevine, Lavon, Ray Roberts or Texoma best, what Texas law requires of a boat trailer, and a ramp-day routine that keeps a North Dallas lake weekend simple.
For towing a boat to North Texas lakes, the Land Rover Defender 110 and the Discovery P360 lead the Land Rover lineup, each rated by Land Rover to tow up to 8,200 pounds when properly equipped. The Range Rover is rated for up to 7,716 pounds. The right choice depends on the boat: weigh the boat, motor, fuel, gear and trailer together, keep that total within the vehicle’s rating, and remember that Texas requires brakes on trailers over 4,500 pounds gross weight.
| Model | Maximum towing | Notes for boat towing |
|---|---|---|
| Defender 110 | 8,200 lb | Six- and eight-cylinder models, braked trailer required for the maximum |
| Discovery P360 | 8,200 lb | Seats seven as standard; a factory tow package is available |
| Discovery P300 | 5,952 lb | Suits smaller fishing and ski boats |
| Range Rover | 7,716 lb | Maximum rating; the figure varies by powertrain |
Sources: landroverusa.com Defender and Discovery towing pages; rangerover.com Range Rover page, October 2026. Ratings apply to properly equipped vehicles; check the rating for your exact configuration.
For the full Defender breakdown by body length and engine, see our Defender towing capacity guide.
Under Texas Transportation Code § 547.401, a trailer with a gross weight over 4,500 pounds must have brakes. The statute allows a narrow exception for trailers between 4,500 and 15,000 pounds drawn at no more than 30 mph, which does not fit a highway drive to the lake. Weigh the loaded trailer, with the boat, motor, fuel and gear aboard, to know which side of the 4,500-pound line yours falls on.
Source: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 547. Confirm current requirements for your trailer before you tow.
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Land Rover rates six- and eight-cylinder Defender 110 models to tow up to 8,200 pounds with a braked trailer. That total includes the boat, motor, fuel, gear and trailer.
Texas Transportation Code § 547.401 requires brakes on trailers with a gross weight over 4,500 pounds, with a narrow exception for trailers up to 15,000 pounds drawn at no more than 30 mph.
The Defender 110 and the Discovery P360 are each rated to tow up to 8,200 pounds when properly equipped, the highest rating in the Land Rover lineup, which the Defender 130 shares. The Discovery adds seven seats as standard for family lake days.
Yes. Land Rover rates the Range Rover to tow up to 7,716 pounds, enough for many ski and fishing boats once the trailer and gear are counted.