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2024 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 5,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 5,200 lb
Margin
1,300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
125% of 4,145 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%: 5,200 lbRating: 6,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,200 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
6,500 lb
80% of the rating
5,200 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,200 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 5,200 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,200 lb
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 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD, $36,200.

2024 Toyota Tacoma tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,500 lb1,460 lb5,605 lb4,145 lb$36,200
TRD PreRunner XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,500 lb1,405 lb5,605 lb4,200 lb$38,100
SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,500 lb1,230 lb5,605 lb4,375 lb$39,400
XtraCab TRD PreRunner 6 ft 2WD2.4L 4cyl2WD6,500 lb1,460 lb5,605 lb4,145 lbN/A
XtraCab SR5 6 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,500 lb1,230 lb5,605 lb4,375 lbN/A
SR Double Cab RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$33,700
SR Double Cab 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$36,900
SR5 Double Cab RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$37,200
SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lb1,510 lb5,775 lb4,265 lb$37,200
SR5 Double Cab LB RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$37,700
SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lb1,605 lb5,970 lb4,365 lb$37,700
TRD Sport Double Cab RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$39,400
TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lb1,445 lb5,775 lb4,330 lb$39,400
TRD Sport Double Cab LB RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$39,900
TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD6,400 lb1,680 lb6,025 lb4,345 lb$39,900
SR5 Double Cab 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$40,400
4WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,400 lb1,505 lb6,005 lb4,500 lb$40,400
SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$40,900
4WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,400 lbN/A6,005 lb4,374 lb to 4,718 lb$40,900
TRD Sport Double Cab 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$41,800
TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$41,800
4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed MT2.4L4WD6,400 lbN/A6,175 lb4,374 lb to 4,718 lb$41,800
4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed MT2.4L4WD6,400 lb1,525 lb6,175 lb4,650 lb$41,800
4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,400 lb1,430 lb6,005 lb4,575 lb$42,600
TRD Sport Double Cab LB 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$43,100
4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,400 lbN/A6,300 lb4,374 lb to 4,718 lb$43,100
TRD Off-Road Double Cab LB 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$43,400
4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,400 lb1,655 lb6,305 lb4,650 lb$43,400
Limited Double Cab 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,400 lbN/AN/AN/A$52,100
4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,300 lb1,610 lb6,240 lb4,630 lb$42,900
4WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed AT2.4L4WD6,300 lb1,590 lb6,305 lb4,715 lb$52,100
Double Cab Limited I-FORCE MAX 5 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,170 lbN/A
Double Cab TRD Pro I-FORCE MAX 5 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,100 lbN/A
Double Cab TRD Sport I-FORCE MAX 5 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,045 lbN/A
Double Cab Trailhunter I-FORCE MAX 5 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,360 lbN/A
Double Cab TRD Off-Road I-FORCE MAX 5 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,030 lbN/A
Double Cab Trailhunter I-FORCE MAX 6 ft 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD5,950 lbN/AN/A4,374 lb to 5,410 lbN/A
SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD3,500 lb1,460 lb5,605 lb4,145 lb$31,500
SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD2.4L 4cylRWD3,500 lb1,495 lb5,775 lb4,280 lb$33,700
SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT 4WD2.4L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb1,230 lb5,605 lb4,375 lb$34,700
4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT2.4L4WD3,500 lb1,500 lb6,005 lb4,505 lb$36,900
4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed MT2.4L4WD3,500 lb1,380 lb5,865 lb4,485 lb$36,900
XtraCab SR 6 ft 2WD2.4L 4cyl2WD3,500 lb1,460 lb5,605 lb4,145 lbN/A

No rating listed: 19 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Tundra11,200 lbSR5 Double Cab RWD$45,500
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lbWork Truck Crew Cab RWD$29,500
Ford Ranger7,500 lbXL SuperCrew RWD$32,820
Toyota Tacoma (this car)6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,200
Nissan Frontier6,410 lbCrew Cab 4x2 PRO-X$37,040
Honda Ridgeline5,000 lbSport AWD$39,750
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$40,705

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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