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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,800 lb
Margin
1,200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
95% of 5,037 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,800 lbRating: 6,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,800 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
6,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,800 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,000 lb: 1958 4WD, $55,950.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
1958 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,688 lb6,725 lb5,037 lb$55,950
4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,688 lb6,725 lb5,037 lb$61,950
First Edition 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,798 lb6,835 lb5,037 lb$74,950

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000200920132016201920242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Armada8,500 lbSV 2WD$56,520
Land Rover Defender8,201 lb110 P400 S AWD$67,900
Toyota Land Cruiser (this car)6,000 lb1958 4WD$55,950
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$40,705
Volvo XC905,000 lbB5 Core Bright Theme AWD$56,600
Ford Bronco4,500 lbRaptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4$90,035
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$55,000

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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