2020 Toyota Land Cruiser towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,100lb
- 4WD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 8,100 lb.
- Top 10% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,100 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,480 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 110% of 5,815 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 8-11 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,100 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,480 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,480 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,480 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,100 lb: 4WD, $85,415.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,100 lb | 1,320 lb | 7,385 lb | 5,815 lb | $85,415 |
| Heritage Edition 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,100 lb | 1,320 lb | 7,385 lb | 5,715 lb | $87,745 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 8,500 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 8,200 lb to 8,500 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 8,500 lb to 8,200 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 8,200 lb to 8,100 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 8,100 lb to 6,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser (this car) | 8,100 lb | 4WD | $85,415 |
| Audi SQ7 | 7,700 lb | Prestige AWD | $84,800 |
| Audi SQ8 | 7,700 lb | Prestige AWD | $89,000 |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | 7,700 lb | S Coupe AWD | $88,600 |
| Lexus LX | 7,000 lb | 570 2-Row 4WD | $86,480 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,120 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree