What can the 2023 Toyota Tundra tow?
Yes, up to
12,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 15 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 9,600 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- SR5 Double Cab RWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,500 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 35-40 ft overall: 9,500 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 12,000 lb. 79% used.
- Tongue weight
- 1,188 lb
- Payload
- 1,488 lb of 1,940 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 9,500 lb loaded. Rating 12,000 lb. 79% of the rating. Margin 2,500 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 9,600 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 1,188 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,488 lb. Payload 1,940 lb. Left 452 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class IV, up to 10,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: SR5 Double Cab RWD.
Every trim
Yes: 24 trims. 3 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 7 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 Double Cab RWD | 12,000 lb | 79% | 1,940 lb | 452 lb | Yes |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab RWD | 11,400 lb | 83% | 1,830 lb | 342 lb | Yes |
| Limited Double Cab RWD | 11,400 lb | 83% | 1,860 lb | 372 lb | Yes |
| SR5 Double Cab LB RWD | 11,370 lb | 84% | 1,875 lb | 387 lb | Yes |
| Limited CrewMax Cab RWD | 11,350 lb | 84% | 1,755 lb | 267 lb | Yes |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab RWD | 11,310 lb | 84% | 1,720 lb | 232 lb | Yes |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax Cab RWD | 11,310 lb | 84% | 1,720 lb | 232 lb | Yes |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 11,270 lb | 84% | 1,810 lb | 322 lb | Yes |
| Limited CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 11,230 lb | 85% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 11,200 lb | 85% | 1,885 lb | 397 lb | Yes |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 11,180 lb | 85% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 11,180 lb | 85% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Hybrid CrewMax TRD Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,175 lb | 85% | 1,600 lb | 112 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax Limited 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,170 lb | 85% | 1,605 lb | 117 lb | Yes |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab 4WD | 11,160 lb | 85% | 1,820 lb | 332 lb | Yes |
| Limited CrewMax Cab 4WD | 11,120 lb | 85% | 1,740 lb | 252 lb | Yes |
| Limited Double Cab 4WD | 11,110 lb | 86% | 1,820 lb | 332 lb | Yes |
| SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD | 11,090 lb | 86% | 1,810 lb | 322 lb | Yes |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab 4WD | 11,050 lb | 86% | 1,665 lb | 177 lb | Yes |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax Cab 4WD | 11,050 lb | 86% | 1,665 lb | 177 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax Limited 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,040 lb | 86% | 1,665 lb | 177 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,020 lb | 86% | 1,565 lb | 77 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax 1794 Edition 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,020 lb | 86% | 1,565 lb | 77 lb | Yes |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 11,010 lb | 86% | 1,720 lb | 232 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax Platinum 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 10,960 lb | 87% | 1,595 lb | 107 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax 1794 Edition 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 10,960 lb | 87% | 1,595 lb | 107 lb | Yes |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 10,890 lb | 87% | 1,575 lb | 87 lb | Yes |
| Hybrid CrewMax Capstone 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 10,340 lb | 92% | 1,485 lb | -3 lb | No: payload |
| SR Double Cab RWD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,940 lb | 452 lb | No: rating |
| SR Double Cab LB RWD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,875 lb | 387 lb | No: rating |
| SR CrewMax Cab RWD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,830 lb | 342 lb | No: rating |
| SR Double Cab 4WD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,885 lb | 397 lb | No: rating |
| SR Double Cab LB 4WD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,810 lb | 322 lb | No: rating |
| SR CrewMax Cab 4WD | 8,300 lb | 114% | 1,820 lb | 332 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ