Mazda BT-50
UP/UR, 2011–20

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the BT-50, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise.

Use this truck in the calculators

126.8 in wheelbase · 36.2 in front

Axle ratio3.55–3.73Factory, by trim

Crawl ratio52.5:1Best trim: 2018 XT Single Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT

Angles27.6 · 24.4 · —°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance9.1 inFactory figure

Trims

13 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Use in the calculators
2018 GT Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	265/65R17	6-speed automatic	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 GT Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	265/65R17	6-speed manual	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XT Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	255/70R16	6-speed automatic	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XT Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	255/70R16	6-speed manual	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XTR Freestyle Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	265/65R17	6-speed automatic	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XTR Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	265/65R17	6-speed automatic	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XTR Freestyle Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	265/65R17	6-speed manual	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XTR Dual Cab pick-up, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	265/65R17	6-speed manual	—	27.6^* · 24.4^* · —	9.1 in^*	Use →
2018 XT Dual Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	255/70R16	6-speed manual	—	27.6 · 24.4 · —	9.1 in	Use →
2018 XT Freestyle Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	255/70R16	6-speed automatic	—	27.6 · 24.4 · —	9.1 in	Use →
2018 XT Freestyle Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	255/70R16	6-speed manual	—	27.6 · 24.4 · —	9.1 in	Use →
2018 XT Single Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT	255/70R16	6-speed automatic	3.73	27.6 · 24.4 · —	9.1 in	Use →
2018 XT Single Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT	255/70R16	6-speed manual	3.55	27.6 · 24.4 · —	9.1 in	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

Size

Wheelbase: 126 in to 126.8 in
Front overhang: 36.2 in
Height: 71.7 in
Body: Pickup
Stock tires: 255/70R16, 265/65R17

Transmissions and low range

6-speed manual: 5.441 · 2.839 · 1.721 · 1.223 · 1 · 0.794
6-speed automatic: 4.171 · 2.342 · 1.521 · 1.143 · 0.867 · 0.691
Low range, part-time: 2.718:1

Axles

3.55 ratio: 2018 XT Single Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6MT
3.73 ratio: 2018 XT Single Cab cab chassis, 3.2 MZ-CD, 6AT
Ratios made for it: 3.31 · 3.55 · 3.73 · 4.7

Brakes

Front rotor: 11.89 in, 302 mm
Rear: drum

Suspension

Front: Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear: Live axle with leaf springs
Rear layout: Leaf springs

Roof and stability

Roof load limit: No roof figure in the Australian ratings research.
Roof: Pickup, cab and bed
Width: 72.8 in
Track: 61.4 in front, 61.4 in rear
GVWR (GVM): 7,055 lb (3,200 kg as printed)
GAWR (axle load): 3,263 lb front (1,480 kg as printed), 4,079 lb rear (1,850 kg as printed)
Payload by configuration, as printed: What the maker prints for a cab, bed, engine or wheelbase that no trim on file matches, as printed. Kept apart from the figures above.
Swiss type approval 3ME727 (03.11.2011), Mazda BT-50 UP; UP; 8?E/7, 8DE/9; 2011-2012; 2198 Ford P4AT diesel m6/a6 4WD; 2 or 4 doors: 53 Garantiegewicht von, kg from the ASTRA field definition3,200 kgGVWRtypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 3ME727 (03.11.2011), Mazda BT-50 UP; UP; 8?E/7, 8DE/9; 2011-2012; 2198 Ford P4AT diesel m6/a6 4WD; 2 or 4 doors: 54 Achsgarantie v von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,480 kgGAWR fronttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 3ME727 (03.11.2011), Mazda BT-50 UP; UP; 8?E/7, 8DE/9; 2011-2012; 2198 Ford P4AT diesel m6/a6 4WD; 2 or 4 doors: 54 Achsgarantie h von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,850 kgGAWR reartypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 3ME727 (03.11.2011), Mazda BT-50 UP; UP; 8?E/7, 8DE/9; 2011-2012; 2198 Ford P4AT diesel m6/a6 4WD; 2 or 4 doors: 52 Leergewicht von (printed range 1999 to 2237), kg from the ASTRA field definition1,999 kgCurb weighttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Rack and tent: Roof rack and tent calculator

Aftermarket bumpers

4 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it with the Clearance calculator and every owner of this BT-50 sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 4

MCC 4x4 BT50 UP UR 2012-2020 078-01SQ Rocker Bull Bar No Loop Package (MCC-06002-7801SQ)88 lb (40 kg as printed) · winch ready
MCC 4x4 BT50 UP UR 2012-2020 707-02 Falcon Bull Bar Black A-Frame Package (No Foglight) (MCC-06002-702UP)90 lb (41 kg as printed) · winch ready
MCC 4x4 BT50 UP UR 2012-2020 808-02 Phoenix Bar A-Frame Package (MCC-06002-802)99 lb (45 kg as printed) · winch ready
OCAM OCAM Deluxe Steel Bull Bar for Mazda BT50 2011-20 (BB2-BT50-16-P)179 lb (81 kg as printed) · winch ready

Rear

None listed yet.

Every calculator, set up for the BT-50

Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tires RegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gears Crawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawl SpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedo LinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your links ClearanceReal angles from a tape, and the bumpers that fit.Measure your angles Build sheetEvery part and number on your truck, on one sheet.Start a build sheet LeaderboardsWhere the BT-50 ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: autoexpert.com.au.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Mazda BT-50UP/UR, 2011–20