Toyota Tundra towing capacity

The 2026 Toyota Tundra tows up to 12,000 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 8,300 lb to 12,000 lb, and payload tops out at 1,940 lb.

2026 Toyota Tundra towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
SR5 · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V612,0001,940n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,4501,665n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,4001,860n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
SR5 · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,4001,830n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3801,640n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
SR5 · Double Cab · 8.1 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3701,875n/an/a8.1 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3501,680n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3501,755n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3101,720n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
1794 Edition · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,3101,720n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,2901,655n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
SR5 · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,2701,810n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,2301,700n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
SR5 · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,2001,885n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1801,630n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
TRD Pro · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1751,600n/a17,6005.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Limited · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1701,605n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
SR5 · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1601,820n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Limited · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1201,740n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Limited · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1101,820n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Limited · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,1101,645n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
SR5 · Double Cab · 8.1 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0901,875n/an/a8.1 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0501,665n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
1794 Edition · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0501,665n/a17,2505.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Limited · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0401,665n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0201,565n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
1794 Edition · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0201,565n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
SR5 · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V611,0101,720n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,250 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V610,9601,595n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
1794 Edition · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V610,9601,595n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 17,600 to 17,700 lb with package
Platinum · CrewMax · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V610,8901,575n/a17,2506.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
Capstone · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V610,3401,485n/a16,5255.5 ft bed; GCWR with package
SR · Double Cab · 8.1 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,875n/an/a8.1 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
SR · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,940n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
SR · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x2i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,830n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
SR · Double Cab · 8.1 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,810n/an/a8.1 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
SR · Double Cab · 6.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,885n/an/a6.5 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
SR · CrewMax · 5.5 ft · 4x4i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V68,3001,820n/an/a5.5 ft bed; GCWR 15,204 to 15,520 lb with package
All figures in pounds, from the Toyota 2026 Tundra Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), pages 6 and 7. Hitch: The 12,000 lb maximum is the 4x2 Double Cab SR5 with the 6.5 ft bed and the i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6. Toyota prints maximum tongue weight of 1,200 lb (4x2 Double Cab), 1,145 lb (4x2 CrewMax), 1,120 lb (4x4 Double Cab) and 1,117 lb (4x4 CrewMax), rates towing per SAE J2807, and gives GVWR only as a range per cab and drivetrain. 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.

Toyota Tundra towing capacity by year

Toyota Tundra maximum towing capacity by model year, lb
3,0006,0009,00012,0002026: 12,000 lb202612,000 lb2025: 12,000 lb202512,000 lb2024: 12,000 lb202412,000 lb
Model yearMax towingTowing rangeMax payloadGVWRConfigs
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000lb8,300 to 12,0001,9406,990 to 7,78038
2025 Toyota Tundra12,000lb8,300 to 12,0001,9406,990 to 7,78010
2024 Toyota Tundra12,000lb8,300 to 12,0001,9406,990 to 7,78010
Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Toyota Tundra? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Toyota Tundra tow?

The 2026 Toyota Tundra tows up to 12,000 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 8,300 lb to 12,000 lb.

Which Toyota Tundra year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 12,000 lb (2026, 2025, 2024).

Where do I find my exact Toyota Tundra towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.