Harvester towing

[mbeadnell]

I would strongly suggest the harvester model towing more than 5k. This is going to be a deal breaker for most people and cause a lot of cancelled reservations. My opinion but I would not have announced something like this without all the details
In place to make a firm stance. This has created a lot of confusion and speculation and as a result many cancelled reservations. I would like to see the Terra at least able
To tow 7500 at minimum and the traveler at 5000k minimum. It makes no sense for both the tow the same with one able
To tow nearly 3k more on the pure ev models. This is just my suggestion. Keeping the price within the mentioned amount during announcement I hope is possible to have the towing range increased ( 7500 for Terra 5000 for traveler) that’s my suggestion and opinion.

 

[cyure]

The TRX is 88 inches wide not counting the mirrors. That's 8 inches wider than the Traveler/Terra.

Now it makes sense. Thanks!

 

[mbeadnell]

One thing for certain. The bulk of reservations were before the 5k number was thrown out. It is almost guaranteed the reservation numbers will drop for the Harvester model if that number stays true.

 

[cyure]

One thing for certain. The bulk of reservations were before the 5k number was thrown out. It is almost guaranteed the reservation numbers will drop for the Harvester model if that number stays true.

I’m sorry, but I just don’t think we can say anything for certain. What percentage of people who purchase a vehicle like this actually tow something?

In February of 2025 they had a presentation at the factory and the gentleman speaking stated 75,000 reservations at that time. That was about the time the Jay Leno Garage episode was where Scott made the now infamous comment that has stirred up all this controversy. The last figure Scott has stated is 130,000 reservations. That’s 55,000 more reservations since that towing comment was made.

We aren’t certain of anything yet. I will say it again, faith and patience. At some point Scout will announce a towing number and people can decide at that point if it will work for them or not. I have no skin in this game. I don’t tow and I would bet a lot of people on here don’t as well.

 

[mbeadnell]

I’m sorry, but I just don’t think we can say anything for certain. What percentage of people who purchase a vehicle like this actually tow something?

In February of 2025 they had a presentation at the factory and the gentleman speaking stated 75,000 reservations at that time. That was about the time the Jay Leno Garage episode was where Scott made the now infamous comment that has stirred up all this controversy. The last figure Scott has stated is 130,000 reservations. That’s 55,000 more reservations since that towing comment was made.

We aren’t certain of anything yet. I will say it again, faith and patience. At some point Scout will announce a towing number and people can decide at that point if it will work for them or not. I have no skin in this game. I don’t tow and I would bet a lot of people on here don’t as well.

For certain people who made reservations with towing in mind will more than likely cancel reservations. I am almost certain a vast majority of people made reservations for Harvester not knowing the 5k number. People want trucks for truck things. That’s what people want and what a vast majority of of threads on this chat make mention of. The 7.5k number is a sweet spot. I understand what you are saying though and do not disagree. Just my opinion.

 

[cyure]

For certain people who made reservations with towing in mind will more than likely cancel reservations. I am almost certain a vast majority of people made reservations for Harvester not knowing the 5k number. People want trucks for truck things. That’s what people want and what a vast majority of of threads on this chat make mention of. The 7.5k number is a sweet spot. I understand what you are saying though and do not disagree. Just my opinion.

Like I said, I don’t tow. I don’t have skin in this game and I usually don’t even post on the towing threads because I don’t need it or know enough to have an educated opinion. I hope everyone gets what they want and need and I completely understand if when figures are released and it doesn’t work for someone that they would cancel their reservation. All I’m saying is that we are jumping the gun. Nothing has been announce yet and with the dust that one comment stirred up I would imagine they are doing what they can to maximize the Harvester towing capacity.

 

[mbeadnell]

Like I said, I don’t tow. I don’t have skin in this game and I usually don’t even post on the towing threads because I don’t need it or know enough to have an educated opinion. I hope everyone gets what they want and need and I completely understand if when figures are released and it doesn’t work for someone that they would cancel their reservation. All I’m saying is that we are jumping the gun. Nothing has been announce yet and with the dust that one comment stirred up I would imagine they are doing what they can to maximize the Harvester

Unfortunately the “one comment” was from the one person whom is very credible.

 

[cyure]

Unfortunately the “one comment” was from the one person whom is very credible.

Unfortunately and I’m sure the firestorm after did not go unnoticed.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Is the Terra not as wide as your TRX. Is that what you mean?

The TRX is 88 inches wide. It’s a fat bastard!

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Like I said, I don’t tow. I don’t have skin in this game and I usually don’t even post on the towing threads because I don’t need it or know enough to have an educated opinion. I hope everyone gets what they want and need and I completely understand if when figures are released and it doesn’t work for someone that they would cancel their reservation. All I’m saying is that we are jumping the gun. Nothing has been announce yet and with the dust that one comment stirred up I would imagine they are doing what they can to maximize the Harvester towing capacity.

The 5,000lb tow limit on the Traveler is fine. I’m guessing most don’t buy their SUV to tow. For the Terra that’s where the 5,000lb is a problem. Trucks have to do truck things. A tow limit of 5,000lbs is not doing truck things.

 

[J Alynn]

The 5,000lb tow limit on the Traveler is fine. I’m guessing most don’t buy their SUV to tow. For the Terra that’s where the 5,000lb is a problem. Trucks have to do truck things. A tow limit of 5,000lbs is not doing truck things.

I would say that is one part of what a truck may be used for but most trucks purchased rarely tow anything beyond a few 1000 pounds. I’m not saying people don’t need it but just that most trucks don’t tow. The reason the F-150 is top selling truck is due to contractor fleets and most guys probably don’t even put 500 lbs in or behind their trucks. I due think if SM wants to be successful and take a chunk of sales from Ford with the trucks they do need to hit 7500# but I’m just saying most buyers aren’t towing over 5000#. So while it may not make a large group here happy, most buyers and large builders/contractors who buy fleet won’t ever need that tow capability.

 

[R1TVT]

I would say that is one part of what a truck may be used for but most trucks purchased rarely tow anything beyond a few 1000 pounds. I’m not saying people don’t need it but just that most trucks don’t tow. The reason the F-150 is top selling truck is due to contractor fleets and most guys probably don’t even put 500 lbs in or behind their trucks. I due think if SM wants to be successful and take a chunk of sales from Ford with the trucks they do need to hit 7500# but I’m just saying most buyers aren’t towing over 5000#. So while it may not make a large group here happy, most buyers and large builders/contractors who buy fleet won’t ever need that tow capability.

One exception would be if you own a boat and tow. A boat loaded with ice, fuel, gear, safety equipment etc can be rather "hefty". This is actually a perfect use case for an EV truck if you tow a lot locally. My R1T tows like a dream.

 

[mbeadnell]

I agree….however it is always good to have a good tow number in your back pocket. It would be unfortunate to get a truck to tow and to get a boat or a trailer or jet skis etc just to find out you have to limit yourself and do research to get the numbers down. It’s just something that nice to have rather than not have and need. If we were talking about a SUV or a midsize this be a different conversation of expecting but this is a full size truck so expectations should be different.

 

[bwdavis7]

I tow a flat bed trailer quite often. If I didn't own the trailer a pickup would be a necessity. I also must have a vehicle that will tow my boat and trailer which can weigh up to 4000 lbs with the contents and full tank of gas. I figure SM has more data than any one of us on general use cases and will try to hit the mark as reasonably and logistically possible. Obviously, it is not reasonable to think they can satisfy everyone's requirements, neither towing capacity nor any other want/need. This forum provides additional data for SM and as @cyure has stated many times, I hope everyone gets what they want in the Scout that they reserved. Fortunately for me, the towing capacity and short hauls will be easily handled by the BEV SUV. Once the specs are clearly posted, I expect some on here will be relieved and others will be slamming SM in frustration and disappointment. We have seen some of this already on the forum like those that want an ICE. Such is life.

 

[mbeadnell]

Correct. The fact is though and key component is it’s a full sized truck at a full sized price. It is also probably going to be well over 60k for the one they advertised during showing. That being said many people will be disappointed on that number. Who wouldn’t be. This is all bits and pieces of information and time will tell…but again…..cautiously optimistic. I hope I am wrong. It’s a great truck with great people and a great community.

 

[J Alynn]

One exception would be if you own a boat and tow. A boat loaded with ice, fuel, gear, safety equipment etc can be rather "hefty". This is actually a perfect use case for an EV truck if you tow a lot locally. My R1T tows like a dream.

Completely agree. My dad managed to pull a 16’ Whaler on a Honda CRV which was about 8 miles max. Was a bit over 2000#. Annoyed me because it was only rated to 1500 but he said the Canadian version was rated at 2000# so close enough. Gotta love dad logic!