2025 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Toyota Pressroom, 2025 Product Information sheet
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 3,500 lb to 6,500 lb by trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package.Maximum payload is 1,710 lb.
- Max towing
- 6,500lb
- Max payload
- 1,710lb
- GVWR
- 5,605 to 6,835lb
- Curb weight
- 4,145 to 5,410lb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x2 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 3,500 | 1,460 | 5,605 | SR grade rating; curb 4,145 to 4,200 |
| SR5 and above · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x2 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 6,500 | 1,460 | 5,605 | Payload 1,405 to 1,460 by configuration |
| SR · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x2 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 3,500 | 1,690 | 6,025 | SR grade rating; GVWR 5,775 to 6,025 |
| SR5 and above · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x2 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 6,400 | 1,690 | 6,025 | Payload 1,445 to 1,690; GVWR 5,775 to 6,025 |
| SR · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x4 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 3,500 | 1,230 | 5,605 | SR grade rating; curb 4,375 |
| SR5 and above · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x4 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 6,500 | 1,230 | 5,605 | |
| SR · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x4 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 3,500 | 1,705 | 6,305 | SR grade rating; GVWR 5,865 to 6,305 |
| SR5 and above · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x4 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 6,400 | 1,705 | 6,305 | Payload 1,380 to 1,705; GVWR 5,865 to 6,305 |
| TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Trailhunter, Limited · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4x4 | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 6,000 | 1,710 | 6,835 | Rated 5,950 to 6,000 by grade; payload 1,420 to 1,710; GVWR 6,665 to 6,835; curb 5,030 to 5,410 |
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What changed from 2024
The 2025 maximum is 6,500 lb, the same as in 2024. Toyota lists its 2025 configurations differently from 2024, so the two tables are not compared row by row. 2024 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity.
How to read these numbers
Worked example for the SR5 and above XtraCab 6 ft 4x2 with the 2.4L i-FORCE turbo: a trailer at its full 6,500 lb rating puts about 780 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 1,130 lb of its 1,460 lb payload is used, leaving 330 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Toyota Pressroom, 2025 Product Information sheet. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Toyota Tacoma tow?
Up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (SR, XtraCab, 2.4L i-FORCE turbo, 4x2) is rated at 3,500 lb, and the highest (SR5 and above, XtraCab, 2.4L i-FORCE turbo, 4x2) at 6,500 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
Maximum payload is 1,710 lb. 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 5,605 to 6,835 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
Maximum ratings apply to i-FORCE models with the Tow Package; SR grade is rated 3,500 lb regardless of cab or drivetrain, and i-FORCE MAX hybrid Double Cab 4x4 is rated 5,950 to 6,000 lb. Class IV receiver and wiring are standard on Double Cab. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Toyota Tacoma tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 6,500 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 5,200 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,710 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.