2021 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,800lb
- SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 9 of 13 trucks (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,800 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,440 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 133% of 4,075 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,800 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,440 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 5,440 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,440 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 6,800 lb: SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD, $31,335.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,800 lb | 1,525 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,075 lb | $31,335 |
| TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,800 lb | 1,525 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,075 lb | $33,310 |
| SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,700 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $32,480 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,700 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $34,565 |
| TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,700 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $34,565 |
| Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,700 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $39,155 |
| SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $32,980 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 6,600 lb | 1,355 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,245 lb | $35,065 |
| 4WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $34,675 |
| TRD Sport Access Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $35,085 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 MT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,260 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,340 lb | $35,085 |
| TRD Off Road Access Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $36,595 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $36,595 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $36,595 |
| 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $32,665 |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $35,555 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,155 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,445 lb | $35,700 |
| TRD Off Road Double Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,155 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,445 lb | $35,700 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,135 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,465 lb | $35,700 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,135 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,465 lb | $35,700 |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $36,055 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $37,530 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $37,530 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab LB 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,105 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,495 lb | $38,140 |
| TRD Off Road Double Cab LB 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,105 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,495 lb | $38,140 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $38,140 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $38,140 |
| Limited Double Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,095 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,505 lb | $42,230 |
| 4WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $42,230 |
| Limited Double Cab LB 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,095 lb | 5,645 lb | 4,550 lb | $42,730 |
| 4WD Limited Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $42,730 |
| TRD Pro Double Cab 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,155 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,445 lb | $44,325 |
| 4WD TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 MT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,135 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,465 lb | $44,325 |
| 4WD TRD Pro Double Cab 5' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,050 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,550 lb | $47,030 |
| Double Cab SR 5 ft 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,155 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,445 lb | N/A |
| Double Cab SR5 5 ft 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,155 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,445 lb | N/A |
| Double Cab SR5 6 ft 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,400 lb | 1,105 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,495 lb | N/A |
| SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,685 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,915 lb | $26,400 |
| SR Double Cab 5' Bed I4 AT RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,525 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,075 lb | $27,230 |
| SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,685 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,915 lb | $28,190 |
| SR Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,525 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,075 lb | $28,660 |
| SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed I4 AT RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 3,500 lb | 1,525 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,075 lb | $29,080 |
| 4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,600 lb | 4,155 lb to 4,480 lb | $29,475 |
| 4WD SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT | 2.7L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 5,600 lb | 4,155 lb to 4,480 lb | $31,265 |
| 4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT | 3.5L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,285 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,315 lb | $32,125 |
| Access Cab SR 6 ft 2WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,685 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,915 lb | N/A |
| Access Cab SR5 6 ft 2WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 1,685 lb | 5,600 lb | 3,915 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 20 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 6,500 lb to 6,400 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 6,400 lb to 6,800 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 6,800 lb to 6,500 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 6,500 lb to 6,800 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 6,800 lb to 6,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $34,125 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | $29,100 |
| Toyota Tacoma (this car) | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $31,335 |
| Nissan Frontier | 6,720 lb | S King Cab 4WD | $30,080 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $36,490 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,765 |
| Ford Ranger | 3,500 lb | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete | $24,820 |
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 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