2023 Toyota Tundra towing capacity

Max tow rating

12,000lb

SR5 Double Cab RWD, 3.4L 6cyl.
Base trim: 8,300 lb.
Top 17% of 18 trucks (2023).

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

Yes. 9,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 12,000 lb
80% rule: Up to 9,600 lb
Margin: 2,400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: IV, up to 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 188% of 5,095 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 9,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 12,000 lb
80% of the rating: 9,600 lb
Hitch class at max: V, over 10,000 lb

What it can pull at 9,600 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 9,600 lb
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	No

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 12,000 lb: SR5 Double Cab RWD, $44,470.

2023 Toyota Tundra tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
SR5 Double Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	12,000 lb	1,940 lb	7,035 lb	5,095 lb	$44,470
SR5 CrewMax Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,400 lb	1,830 lb	6,990 lb	5,160 lb	$46,520
Limited Double Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,400 lb	1,860 lb	7,075 lb	5,215 lb	$50,565
SR5 Double Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,370 lb	1,875 lb	7,165 lb	5,290 lb	$45,780
Limited CrewMax Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,350 lb	1,755 lb	7,000 lb	5,245 lb	$52,615
Platinum CrewMax Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,310 lb	1,720 lb	7,045 lb	5,325 lb	$60,775
1794 Edition CrewMax Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,310 lb	1,720 lb	7,045 lb	5,325 lb	$61,460
SR5 CrewMax Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,270 lb	1,810 lb	7,165 lb	5,355 lb	$47,830
Limited CrewMax Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,230 lb	N/A	7,165 lb	5,093 lb to 5,465 lb	$52,945
SR5 Double Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,200 lb	1,885 lb	7,265 lb	5,380 lb	$47,470
Platinum CrewMax Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,180 lb	N/A	7,165 lb	5,093 lb to 5,535 lb	$61,105
1794 Edition CrewMax Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	11,180 lb	N/A	7,165 lb	5,093 lb to 5,535 lb	$61,790
Hybrid CrewMax TRD Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	11,175 lb	1,600 lb	7,615 lb	5,379 lb to 6,015 lb	$70,920
Hybrid CrewMax Limited 5 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	11,170 lb	1,605 lb	N/A	5,379 lb to 6,010 lb	$59,415
SR5 CrewMax Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,160 lb	1,820 lb	7,210 lb	5,390 lb	$49,520
Limited CrewMax Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,120 lb	1,740 lb	7,230 lb	5,490 lb	$55,615
Limited Double Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,110 lb	1,820 lb	7,310 lb	5,490 lb	$53,565
SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,090 lb	1,810 lb	7,375 lb	5,565 lb	$48,780
Platinum CrewMax Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,050 lb	1,665 lb	7,285 lb	5,620 lb	$63,775
1794 Edition CrewMax Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,050 lb	1,665 lb	7,285 lb	5,620 lb	$64,460
Hybrid CrewMax Limited 6 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	11,040 lb	1,665 lb	7,760 lb	5,379 lb to 6,095 lb	$59,745
Hybrid CrewMax Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	11,020 lb	1,565 lb	7,660 lb	5,379 lb to 6,095 lb	$67,505
Hybrid CrewMax 1794 Edition 5 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	11,020 lb	1,565 lb	7,660 lb	5,379 lb to 6,095 lb	$68,205
SR5 CrewMax Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	11,010 lb	1,720 lb	7,340 lb	5,620 lb	$50,830
Hybrid CrewMax Platinum 6 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	10,960 lb	1,595 lb	7,780 lb	5,379 lb to 6,185 lb	$67,835
Hybrid CrewMax 1794 Edition 6 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	10,960 lb	1,595 lb	7,780 lb	5,379 lb to 6,185 lb	$68,535
Platinum CrewMax Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	10,890 lb	1,575 lb	7,375 lb	5,379 lb to 5,800 lb	$64,105
Hybrid CrewMax Capstone 5 1/2 ft 4WD	3.4L	4WD	10,340 lb	1,485 lb	7,670 lb	5,379 lb to 6,185 lb	$77,645
SR Double Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	8,300 lb	1,940 lb	7,035 lb	5,095 lb	$38,965
SR Double Cab LB RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	8,300 lb	1,875 lb	7,165 lb	5,290 lb	$39,295
SR CrewMax Cab RWD	3.4L 6cyl	RWD	8,300 lb	1,830 lb	6,990 lb	5,160 lb	$41,015
SR Double Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	8,300 lb	1,885 lb	7,265 lb	5,380 lb	$41,965
SR Double Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	8,300 lb	1,810 lb	7,375 lb	5,565 lb	$42,295
SR CrewMax Cab 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	8,300 lb	1,820 lb	7,210 lb	5,390 lb	$44,015
Limited CrewMax Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	10,970 lb to 11,110 lb	1,645 lb	7,365 lb	5,720 lb	$55,945
1794 Edition CrewMax Cab LB 4WD	3.4L 6cyl	4WD	10,890 lb to 10,960 lb	1,575 lb	7,375 lb	5,379 lb to 5,800 lb	$64,790

No rating listed: 14 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	13,300 lb	RST Double Cab 4WD	$52,300
GMC Sierra 1500	13,200 lb	SLE Double Cab RWD	$50,200
Toyota Tundra (this car)	12,000 lb	SR5 Double Cab RWD	$44,470
RAM 1500	11,340 lb	Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD	N/A
Ford F-150	10,000 lb	Tremor SuperCrew 4WD	$61,330
Toyota Sequoia	9,520 lb	SR5 RWD	$59,865
Toyota Tacoma	6,800 lb	SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD	$33,835

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.

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