Toyota Tundra towing capacity (2015–2026)
Toyota Tundra towing ranges from 8,300 lb (2022+ SR) to 12,000 lb — the 2022+ SR5 Double Cab 4x2 with the 6.5-ft bed and 389-hp i-FORCE twin-turbo V6. The 2014–2021 trucks top out at 10,500 lb (5.7L V8 4x2 Regular Cab with Tow Package); the 4.6L V8 is rated 6,400–6,800 lb. Tundra was the industry's first full-size pickup rated to the SAE J2807 tow standard, compliant since 2011.
Rated range, 2015–2026
6,800–12,000 lb
Depends on engine, drivetrain, and packages — find your exact configuration below.
Toyota Tundra towing capacity by year
Every model year we have manufacturer data for, newest first. A row spans the configurations rated that year — find your year, then your exact configuration below.
| Year | Rated tow | Payload | What gets you there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rated tow 12,000 lb | Payload 1,940 lb | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab · SR5 the one configuration we've verified for this year |
| 2025 | Rated tow 8,300–12,000 lb | Payload 1,605–1,940 lb | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab highest of 7 configurations rated this year |
| 2024 | Rated tow 8,300–12,000 lb | Payload 1,605–1,940 lb | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab highest of 7 configurations rated this year |
| 2023 | Rated tow 8,300–12,000 lb | Payload 1,605–1,940 lb | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab highest of 7 configurations rated this year |
| 2022 | Rated tow 8,300–12,000 lb | Payload 1,605–1,940 lb | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab highest of 7 configurations rated this year |
| 2021 | Rated tow 9,800–10,200 lb | Payload 1,560–1,700 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 highest of 2 configurations rated this year |
| 2020 | Rated tow 9,800–10,200 lb | Payload 1,560–1,700 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 highest of 2 configurations rated this year |
| 2019 | Rated tow 9,800–10,200 lb | Payload 1,560–1,700 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 highest of 2 configurations rated this year |
| 2018 | Rated tow 9,800–10,200 lb | Payload 1,560–1,700 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 highest of 2 configurations rated this year |
| 2017 | Rated tow 6,800–10,500 lb | Payload 1,440–2,080 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Tow Package · Regular Cab highest of 5 configurations rated this year |
| 2016 | Rated tow 6,800–10,500 lb | Payload 1,440–2,080 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Tow Package · Regular Cab highest of 5 configurations rated this year |
| 2015 | Rated tow 6,800–10,500 lb | Payload 1,440–2,080 lb | 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Tow Package · Regular Cab highest of 5 configurations rated this year |
We cover 2015–2026 model years. Each row spans only the configurations we have verified against an OEM towing guide for that year — where a year lists one, the rest of that lineup is still being added. Older model years aren't in our dataset yet.
Towing capacity by configuration
| Years | Engine | Config | Max tow | Payload | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) | 4x2 · Double Cab · SR5 | 12,000 lb1 | 1,940 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 (437 hp) | 4x2 · CrewMax · Limited | 11,450 lb2 | 1,665 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) | 4x2 · CrewMax · SR5 | 11,400 lb2 | 1,830 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) | 4x4 · Double Cab · SR5 | 11,200 lb2 | 1,885 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 (437 hp) | 4x4 · CrewMax · Limited | 11,170 lb2 | 1,605 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) | 4x4 · CrewMax · SR5 | 11,160 lb2 | 1,820 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2022–2025 | 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (348 hp) | SR | 8,300 lb2 | — | SAE J2807 |
| 2018–2021 | 5.7L V8 | 4x2 · Double Cab · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 10,200 lb3 | 1,700 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2018–2021 | 5.7L V8 | 4x4 · CrewMax · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 9,800 lb4 | 1,560 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2015–2017 | 5.7L V8 | 4x2 · Regular Cab · SR · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 10,500 lb5 | 2,080 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2015–2017 | 5.7L V8 | 4x2 · Double Cab · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 10,200 lb6 | 1,595 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2015–2017 | 5.7L V8 | 4x4 · Double Cab · SR5 · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 9,900 lb7 | 1,500 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2015–2017 | 5.7L V8 | 4x4 · CrewMax · SR5 · Tow Package · 4.3 axle | 9,800 lb8 | 1,440 lb | SAE J2807 |
| 2015–2017 | 4.6L V8 | 4x2 · Double Cab · 3.91 axle | 6,800 lb9 | 1,600 lb | SAE J2807 |
Ratings as published by the manufacturer for properly equipped vehicles; superscripts link to the source of each figure below.
The payload reality check
Take the 2022–2026 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) rated at 12,000 lb with 1,940 lb of payload. Load a family (550 lb of people, 150 lb of gear) and the honest limit becomes 10,330 lb — limited by payload (tongue weight), computed the same way as our calculator.
Can this Tundra tow these popular trailers?
Each trailer's published GVWR (fully loaded) run through our engine against the 2022–2026 3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) Double Cab, loaded with two adults, two kids and gear (700 lb) and a conservative tongue weight — the same math as the calculator.
| Trailer | Loaded (GVWR) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Casita Spirit 17 compact molded-fiberglass travel trailer · 17 ft | 3,500 lb | Yes — 4,760 lb to spare limited by payload (tongue weight) |
| Grand Design Imagine XLS 17MKE light half-ton travel trailer · 21 ft 11 in | 6,395 lb | Yes — 5,605 lb to spare limited by tow rating |
| Big Tex 70CH (18 ft) tandem-axle car hauler / utility trailer · 18 ft | 7,000 lb | Yes — 1,260 lb to spare limited by payload (tongue weight) |
| Jayco Jay Flight SLX 263BHS family bunkhouse travel trailer · 32 ft 7 in | 7,600 lb | Yes — 4,400 lb to spare limited by tow rating |
| Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 25MLE larger travel trailer near half-ton limits · 29 ft 11 in | 8,800 lb | Yes — 3,200 lb to spare limited by tow rating |
| Grand Design Reflection 303RLS mid fifth-wheel · 32 ft 10 in | 11,995 lb | No — over by 4,505 lb limited by payload (tongue weight) |
Trailer weights are the manufacturers' published GVWR (linked). A “yes” here is a planning estimate for this configuration — your own truck's door-jamb payload and your trailer's real loaded weight decide it. Start from your trailer →
What owners actually tow
Owner-community threads on towing with the Tundra, summarized — experiences, not ratings. Your configuration and load decide what's safe.
Owners agree the Tundra runs out of payload long before its 10,000+ lb tow rating — and published tongue weights understate reality by 200+ lb, so weigh the rig at a CAT scale.
One owner towing a 28-ft Grand Design with a 2017 5.7L measured ~900 lb of actual tongue weight against the brochure's 684 lb, maxing out payload with just two people, propane, batteries, and a WDH. The thread's OP, planning a 35-ft trailer behind a 2023 SR5 CrewMax, found his door sticker read 1,410 lb — not the 1,610 lb he had assumed — and ended up buying a three-quarter-ton instead.
A 29-ft, ~8,500 lb loaded travel trailer fits within a 5.7L Tundra's 10,500 lb rating and tows fine — but budget for 8–9 mpg and rear-suspension help to keep the rig level.
The owner added air bags to fight rear squat and reported 8–9 mpg, which with his fuel tank meant frequent stops. Another owner in the thread towed a 29-ft, 5,200 lb dry trailer with a 2016 Tundra, called it "near the limit of comfort," blew out his shocks doing it, and switched to Timbren bump-stop replacements.
Rear squat shows up even with every spec verified in range — the community's fix order: a properly set weight-distribution hitch first, then Timbrens or air springs if the truck still sits low.
A 2010 Tundra owner towing an Airstream 22FB had 900 comfortable miles behind him but more squat than he liked; the dealer had set the hitch height with the trailer empty and skipped weight distribution entirely. Repliers were unanimous that a half-ton needs a WDH for anything beyond a teardrop — it levels the truck and adds real stability in crosswinds and semi-truck passes.
How to read these numbers
Every figure above is the manufacturer's rating for that specific configuration — engine, drivetrain, cab, and package — not a model-wide maximum (see how much to trust OEM tow ratings). Two things still matter before you hitch up: your individual vehicle's door-jamb sticker (options change payload truck by truck), and your real load — on most trucks, payload runs out before the tow rating. Estimate your trailer's loaded weight with the trailer weight calculator, then check the full picture in the tow-match calculator.
Compare with other trucks
Config-level ratings compiled and sourced the same way as this page.
Where the headline number sits
Of the 14 configurations above, 1 is rated at the advertised 12,000 lb maximum (3.4L i-FORCE TT V6 (389 hp) · 4x2 · Double Cab · SR5); the median configuration is 10,350 lb. We charted that for every model line in the advertised tow rating belongs to one truck, and measured which limit actually binds once the cab is loaded in what actually limits what your truck can tow.
Hitch receiver class
Toyota Tundra configs in our dataset span Class 3–5 receivers by rated trailer weight: Class 3 (1 config at 6,800 lb)Class 4 (4 configs, 8,300–9,900 lb)Class 5 (9 configs, 10,200–12,000 lb). The receiver is one of four limits — the class caps what the hardware carries, not what the truck can pull. Find the class your trailer needs →
Sources
- 2022 Toyota Tundra Product Information (5-3-22), pressroom.toyota.com PDF (archived); 2025 PDF and 2026 pressroom release concur
- 2022 Toyota Tundra Product Information (5-3-22), pressroom.toyota.com PDF (archived); 2025 Product Information concurs
- 2019 and 2021 Toyota Tundra Product Information, pressroom.toyota.com PDFs (archived); 2018 pressroom release confirms 10,200 max
- 2019 and 2021 Toyota Tundra Product Information, pressroom.toyota.com PDFs (archived)
- 2017 Toyota Tundra eBrochure specifications, toyota.com (archived); 2015 eBrochure and 2015/2017 pressroom.toyota.com releases concur
- 2015 Toyota Tundra eBrochure specifications, toyota.com (archived); 2017 eBrochure lists 10,300 lb
- 2015 Toyota Tundra eBrochure specifications, toyota.com (archived), Weights and Capacities; 2017 eBrochure lists the same 9,900 lb
- 2015 Toyota Tundra eBrochure specifications, toyota.com (archived), Weights and Capacities; 2017 eBrochure lists the same 9,800 lb
- 2017 Toyota Tundra eBrochure specifications, toyota.com (archived); 2015 eBrochure concurs
Cross-checked per our methodology; conflicting sources resolve to the lower figure. Spotted a discrepancy with your towing guide? Send a correction — that's the email we most want. It opens your mail app with the page attached; or just write hello@checkmytow.com.
Before you tow: confirm the ratings for your exact vehicle on the driver's door-jamb label and in the owner's manual or towing guide for its model year. Never exceed any single rating — see the disclaimer.