Hi.

I need to tow a "Jaguar X-Type V6 Auto, Petrol, 4dr Saloon, 2 Axle Rigid Body" using an A-Frame tow rig (2600KG). The car towing the Jaguar will be a BMW X5.

Is this possible? If so will a 2600KG A-Frame tow rig be enough? If anyone has any clue please let me know!

Cheers,

 

It should work, but if you are towing it for any distance you will need to have the engine running and the gearbox in N.
The reason for this is that conventional automatic gearboxes are lubricated under pressure and that pressure is obtained via the input shaft, which can only happen if the engine is running. The car only needs to be ticking over.

 

The 2.5 and 3.0 are AWD, and the early years (2001-2003, maybe some 2004s) have a viscous coupling in the transfer case.

Here are some relevant bits from the X-Type handbook:

Caution: The preferred and recommended vehicle recovery method is by using a flat bed transporter.

The vehicle can be towed with all four wheels on the ground, provided there is no damage to the transmission, for a maximum distance of 50 kilometres (30 miles) with the speed not exceeding 50 km/h (30 mph).

Ensure that the recovery team do not tow with sling-type equipment since damage to the bodywork may result.

Caution: Do not tow the vehicle with the front wheels lifted unless the
propshaft to the rear wheels is disconnected at the final drive flange.
If the propshaft is not disconnected, the rotating rear wheels will force the
front wheels to rotate, even with the gear selector in neutral.

 

Most, if not all manufacturers state similar as regards towing an auto, but frankly given the cost of automatic gearbox repair or replacement, I wouldn't want to risk it.
Plus of course, assuming the car runs? with it ticking over you could tow it around the world at 100mph and do no damage.
Although I'm sure your driving license would get damaged at those speeds!

 

thanks to both mr. Aonsaithya and gmad for your suggestion and i like your suggestion nice to talk you
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My pleasure..