2026 model year · Third generation (TF)

Mazda BT-50 payload capacity

Payload, 2026887–1,357 kg

Maker1,956–2,992 lb

The 2026 Mazda BT-50 carries 887–1,357 kg of payload, depending on cab, body style, drive, trim and option package.

Ratings: GVWR 3,000–3,100 kg; front axle 1,450 kg; rear axle 1,910 kg.

These are Mazda’s Australian-market figures, in metric units.

Mazda BT-50 digital brochure with specification tables (PDF created 12 June 2026)

Model years: 2017–2026
Configurations: 20
GVWR: 3,000–3,100 kg

XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x2 3.0L, drawn to scale from its published dimensions.

01 / Tables

BT-50 payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Figures in metric units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Mazda BT-50

Third generation (TF): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

Makermetric units

2026 Mazda BT-50 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 1}kg	GVWR^{source 1}kg	Front GAWR^{source 1}kg	Rear GAWR^{source 1}kg
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · XS	1,357	3,000	1,450	1,910
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · XSwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,213	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · XS	1,248	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · XSwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,134	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · XS	1,112	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · XS	1,139	3,100	1,450	1,910
Single Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,316	3,000	1,450	1,910
Single Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,172	3,000	1,450	1,910
Single Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,330	3,100	1,450	1,910
Single Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,186	3,100	1,450	1,910
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,245	3,000	1,450	1,910
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,120	3,000	1,450	1,910
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,259	3,100	1,450	1,910
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,134	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,194	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,080	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,208	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,094	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,144	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTRwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,030	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · GT	1,141	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Chassis3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · GTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,027	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,071	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,085	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	988	3,000	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,002	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · GT	998	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · BOSS	1,034	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · SP	924	3,100	1,450	1,910
Dual Cab · Pickup3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · Thunder	887	3,100	1,450	1,910

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2019–2020 Mazda BT-50

Second generation (UP / UR): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

Makermetric units

2019–2020 Mazda BT-50 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 2}kg	GVWR^{source 2}kg	Front GAWR^{source 2}kg	Rear GAWR^{source 2}kg
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,303	2,925	1,324	1,752
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,160	2,925	1,324	1,752
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,533	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,389	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,380	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,236	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,408	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,264	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,505	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,361	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,315	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,190	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,340	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,215	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,402	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,277	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,427	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,302	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,144	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,158	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,254	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,140	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,268	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,154	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,351	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,237	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,368	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,254	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,164	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,178	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,261	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,278	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,095	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,109	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,195	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,212	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · GT	1,039	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · GT	1,053	3,200	1,480	1,850

2017–2018 Mazda BT-50

Second generation (UP / UR): full specs

Payload and weight ratings

Makermetric units

2017–2018 Mazda BT-50 payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 2}kg	GVWR^{source 2}kg	Front GAWR^{source 2}kg	Rear GAWR^{source 2}kg
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,303	2,925	1,324	1,752
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,160	2,925	1,324	1,752
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,533	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,389	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,380	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,236	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,408	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,264	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,505	3,200	1,480	1,850
Single Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,361	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,315	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,190	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,340	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,215	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,402	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,277	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,427	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,302	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,144	3,200	1,480	1,850
Freestyle Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,158	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,268	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,154	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,368	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Chassis3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTwith Mazda Standard Alloy Tray	1,254	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,164	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XT	1,178	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XT	1,261	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XT	1,278	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,095	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,109	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed automatic · XTR	1,195	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x2 Hi-Rider · 6-speed manual · XTR	1,212	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic · GT	1,082	3,200	1,480	1,850
Dual Cab · Utility3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · GT	1,096	3,200	1,480	1,850

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the BT-50 payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload Mazda prints for each model year, newest first, across Third generation (TF) and Second generation (UP / UR).

The top figure fell by 176 kg, from 1,533 kg in 2019–2020 to 1,357 kg in 2026 (Third generation (TF) replaced Second generation (UP / UR)).

Mazda BT-50 payload capacity by model year
Model years	Lowest	Highest	Configurations	Full specs
2026Third generation (TF)	887 kg	1,357 kg	20	Third generation (TF) specs
2019–2020Second generation (UP / UR)	1,039 kg	1,533 kg	25	Second generation (UP / UR) specs
2017–2018Second generation (UP / UR)	1,082 kg	1,533 kg	23	Second generation (UP / UR) specs

03 / Most and least

Which BT-50 leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026: 1,357 kg; 2026 Single Cab Chassis, 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 4x2, 8-speed automatic, XS.
Lowest in 2026: 887 kg; 2026 Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 4x4, 6-speed automatic, Thunder.
Highest of any year, 2019–2020: 1,533 kg; 2019–2020 Single Cab Chassis, 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 4x2 Hi-Rider, 6-speed automatic, XT.

04 / What changes it

What moves the BT-50 payload capacity

Mazda’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By cab

Dual Cab887–1,248 kg
Freestyle Cab1,245–1,259 kg
Single Cab1,316–1,357 kg

By body style

Pickup887–1,139 kg
Chassis1,141–1,357 kg

By drive

4x4887–1,330 kg
4x2988–1,357 kg

By trim

Thunder887 kg
SP924 kg
XTR988–1,144 kg
GT998–1,141 kg
BOSS1,034 kg
XT1,071–1,330 kg
XS1,112–1,357 kg

Option packages

Mazda Standard Alloy Tray−144 kg to −114 kg

05 / Compared

BT-50 against other pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by Mazda’s and the other makers’ own documents.

pickups compared on payload capacity
Model	Model year	Payload
Mazda BT-50	2026	887–1,357 kg
Toyota LandCruiser 70	2024	≈1,060–1,380 kg

06 / Next

More on the BT-50

BT-50 specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model page BT-50 towing3,500 kg in 2026, with every other year.See towing BT-50 weight1,643–2,213 kg in 2026, with every other year.See weight BT-50 dimensions5280–5470 mm in 2026, with every other year.See dimensions BT-50 ground clearance235–240 mm in 2026, with every other year.See ground clearance BT-50 tires2 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tires Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2026 BT-50?

The 2026 Mazda BT-50 carries 887–1,357 kg of payload, depending on cab, body style, drive, trim and option package. Ratings: GVWR 3,000–3,100 kg; front axle 1,450 kg; rear axle 1,910 kg.

Which 2026 BT-50 carries the most?

The 2026 Single Cab Chassis, 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 4x2, 8-speed automatic, XS, at 1,357 kg.

Which 2026 BT-50 carries the least?

The 2026 Dual Cab Pickup, 3.0L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, 4x4, 6-speed automatic, Thunder, at 887 kg.

What changes the BT-50’s payload capacity?

Cab, body style, drive, trim and option package, by Mazda’s own figures for 2026. By cab: Dual Cab 887–1,248 kg; Freestyle Cab 1,245–1,259 kg; Single Cab 1,316–1,357 kg. By body style: Pickup 887–1,139 kg; Chassis 1,141–1,357 kg. By drive: 4x4 887–1,330 kg; 4x2 988–1,357 kg.

Has the BT-50’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2026: 887–1,357 kg; 2019–2020: 1,039–1,533 kg; 2017–2018: 1,082–1,533 kg. The top figure fell by 176 kg, from 1,533 kg in 2019–2020 to 1,357 kg in 2026 (Third generation (TF) replaced Second generation (UP / UR)).

What is the GVWR of the 2026 BT-50?

3,000–3,100 kg by configuration. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with everything aboard; payload is what is left after the vehicle’s own weight.

These are Mazda’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.