This site in the UK says the Transit will tow 2800 kgs
http://www.intervans.co.uk/vans/ford/transit-connect-swb/
Dimensions - Transit Connect SWB
Overall Length:
4275mm
Overall Width:
1795mm
Overall Height:
1815mm
Wheelbase:
2664mm
Turning Circle:
11m kerb-to-kerb
Loading Height:
598mm
Rear Door Height:
1145mm
Rear Door Width:
1293mm
Load Height:
1193mm
Load Length:
1760mm
Load Width:
1226 / 1490mm
Load Volume:
2.8m3
Gross Payload:
648kg
Gross Vehicle Weight:
2040kg
Kerb Weight:
1392kg
Towing Limit:
2840kg
Fuel Tank Capacity:
60 /13.2 litres