2020 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,200lb
- SR Double Cab RWD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 10,200 lb.
- Top 43% of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 10,200 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,160 lb
- Margin
- 2,100 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 10,200 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 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 | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,160 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 10,200 lb: SR Double Cab RWD, $33,575.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Double Cab RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,200 lb | N/A | 6,900 lb | 5,170 lb to 5,291 lb | $33,575 |
| SR5 Double Cab RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,200 lb | N/A | 6,900 lb | 5,170 lb to 5,291 lb | $35,245 |
| SR Double Cab LB RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,100 lb | 1,700 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,300 lb | $33,905 |
| SR5 Double Cab LB RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,100 lb | 1,700 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,300 lb | $35,575 |
| SR5 CrewMax RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,100 lb | 1,660 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,340 lb | $37,850 |
| Limited Double Cab RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 10,100 lb | 1,660 lb | 6,900 lb | 5,240 lb | $42,270 |
| SR Double Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,900 lb | 1,630 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,470 lb | $36,625 |
| SR5 Double Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,900 lb | 1,630 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,470 lb | $38,295 |
| TRD Pro Double Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,900 lb | 1,630 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,470 lb | $48,655 |
| SR Double Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,800 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,600 lb | $36,955 |
| SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,800 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,600 lb | $38,625 |
| SR5 CrewMax 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,800 lb | 1,560 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,640 lb | $40,900 |
| Limited CrewMax RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 9,400 lb | 1,620 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,380 lb | $44,135 |
| Platinum CrewMax RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 9,400 lb | 1,620 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,380 lb | $48,775 |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax RWD | 5.7L 8cyl | RWD | 9,400 lb | 1,620 lb | 7,000 lb | 5,380 lb | $48,775 |
| TRD Pro CrewMax 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,200 lb | 1,560 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,640 lb | $52,930 |
| Limited Double Cab 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,100 lb | 1,570 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,530 lb | $45,320 |
| Limited CrewMax 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,800 lb | 1,520 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,680 lb | $47,185 |
| Platinum CrewMax 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,800 lb | 1,530 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,670 lb | $51,825 |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 4WD | 5.7L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,800 lb | 1,530 lb | 7,200 lb | 5,670 lb | $51,825 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 10,600 lb to 10,500 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 10,500 lb to 10,800 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 10,800 lb to 10,500 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 10,500 lb to 10,200 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 10,200 lb to 12,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 12,000 lb to 11,200 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 11,200 lb to 12,000 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 12,000 lb to 11,450 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 12,000 lb | RST Crew Cab 4WD | $44,800 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,340 lb | Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD | $54,640 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 11,300 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $38,000 |
| Toyota Tundra (this car) | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $33,575 |
| Ford F-150 | 9,300 lb | Raptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box | $53,455 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 lb | SR5 RWD | $49,980 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $30,970 |
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 can tow 10,000 lb? 12 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