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. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 3,500 lb to 6,500 lb. 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.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | XtraCab | 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x2 | 3,500 | 1,460 | 5,605 | SR grade rating; curb 4,145 to 4,200 |
| SR5 and above | XtraCab | 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x2 | 6,500 | 1,460 | 5,605 | Payload 1,405 to 1,460 by configuration |
| SR | Double Cab | 5 ft or 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x2 | 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 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x2 | 6,400 | 1,690 | 6,025 | Payload 1,445 to 1,690; GVWR 5,775 to 6,025 |
| SR | XtraCab | 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x4 | 3,500 | 1,230 | 5,605 | SR grade rating; curb 4,375 |
| SR5 and above | XtraCab | 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x4 | 6,500 | 1,230 | 5,605 | |
| SR | Double Cab | 5 ft or 6 ft | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x4 | 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 | 2.4L i-FORCE turbo | 4x4 | 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 | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid | 4x4 | 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 |
Check a trailer against this Tacoma
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the 1,710 lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
Where GCWR is shown as a dash, Toyota does not publish a combined rating for that configuration; use GVWR and the towing figure together.
Full explanations: 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.