The Subaru Outback has a towing capacity ranging between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2023 Subaru Outback has a minimum towing capacity of 2,700 lbs, while the 2023 Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Outback.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Subaru Outback. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2023 | Base | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2023 | Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2022 | Base | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2022 | Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2021 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs | |
2021 | Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2020 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs | |
2020 | Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
2019 | 2.5i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2019 | 2.5i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2018 | i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2018 | i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2017 | i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2016 | i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2015 | i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2014 | Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2013 | Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2012 | Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
2011 | Outback i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
2010 | Outback i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
2009 | Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2008 | Outback | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Base | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Limited XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Onyx Edition | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Onyx Edition XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Wilderness | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Base | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Limited XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Onyx Edition XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Wilderness | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
XT Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
XT Onyx Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
XT Touring | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Limited XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Onyx Edition XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 182 HP / 176 ft/lbs |
Touring XT | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
XT Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
XT Onyx Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
XT Touring | 3,500 lbs | 2.4L H4 | AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD | 260 HP / 277 ft/lbs |
The 2019 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity of 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2.5i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2.5i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
3.6R Limited | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
2.5i Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
2.5i Touring | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
3.6R Touring | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Premium H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Touring H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
R Limited H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
R Touring H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
The 2018 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity of 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Premium H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Touring H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
R Limited H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
R Touring H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
The 2017 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity of 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Premium H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Touring H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
R Limited H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
R Touring H6 | 2,700 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2016 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Premium H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
R Limited H6 | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2015 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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i H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Limited H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
i Premium H4 | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 175 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
R Limited H6 | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2014 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback I Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L H4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback R Limited H6 | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L H6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2013 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / CVT Continuously Variable Ratio | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback I Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 173 HP / 174 ft/lbs |
Outback R | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2012 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback I Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback R | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Premium | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2011 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback i Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4 | AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback R | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Premium | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L Flat 6 | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 1 Spd CVT | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback i Premium | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual | 170 HP / 170 ft/lbs |
Outback R | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Outback R Premium | 3,000 lbs | 3.6L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto | 256 HP / 247 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I Special Edition A | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback XT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
3.0 R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Outback | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I L.L. Bean | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I L.L. Bean Ltd | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Outback XT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
Outback L.L. Bean | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |