2026 Toyota Land Cruiser towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: Toyota 2026 Land Cruiser Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 3

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser tows up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, every listed configuration is rated at 6,000 lb.Toyota does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.

Max towing
6,000lb
Max payload
n/a
GVWR
6,725lb
Curb weight
n/a

Towing capacity by configuration

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRNote
4x4i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid I46,000n/a6,725full-time four-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic; one weights column for both grades
All figures in pounds, from the Toyota 2026 Land Cruiser Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 3. Hitch: Toyota rates the 2,026 Land Cruiser at 6,000 lb per SAE J2807, with a 6,725 lb GVWR. Its product sheet prints one weights column for the model (grades 1,958 and Land Cruiser) and no payload figure. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Toyota 2026 Land Cruiser Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 3. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser tow?

Up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid I4, 4x4) is rated at 6,000 lb, and the highest (i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid I4, 4x4) at 6,000 lb.

What is the payload capacity of a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Toyota does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,725 lb across configurations.

Does the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

Toyota rates the 2,026 Land Cruiser at 6,000 lb per SAE J2807, with a 6,725 lb GVWR. Its product sheet prints one weights column for the model (grades 1,958 and Land Cruiser) and no payload figure. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.

Can a 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser tow a travel trailer?

A configuration rated at 6,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 4,800 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.