2025 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Max tow rating
12,000lb
- SR5 Double Cab RWD, 3.4L.
- Base trim: 8,300 lb.
- Top 25% of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
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.
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
| 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, $45,960.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 Double Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 12,000 lb | 1,940 lb | 7,035 lb | 5,095 lb | $45,960 |
| I Force Max Crewmax Limited | 3.4L 6cyl | 2WD | 11,450 lb | 1,665 lb | 7,375 lb | 5,710 lb | $58,005 |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,400 lb | 1,830 lb | 6,990 lb | 5,160 lb | $48,010 |
| I Force Max Crewmax Platinum | 3.4L 6cyl | 2WD | 11,380 lb | N/A | 7,440 lb | 5,093 lb to 6,008 lb | $67,585 |
| I Force Max Crewmax 1794 Edition | 3.4L 6cyl | 2WD | 11,380 lb | N/A | 7,440 lb | 5,093 lb to 6,008 lb | $68,285 |
| Limited CrewMax Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,350 lb | 1,765 lb | 7,010 lb | 5,245 lb | $54,305 |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,310 lb | 1,685 lb | 7,010 lb | 5,325 lb | $63,675 |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,310 lb | 1,685 lb | 7,010 lb | 5,325 lb | $64,360 |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,270 lb | 1,810 lb | 7,165 lb | 5,355 lb | $49,320 |
| Limited CrewMax Cab LB RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 11,230 lb | N/A | 7,165 lb | 5,093 lb to 6,008 lb | $54,635 |
| Double Cab SR5 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,200 lb | 1,875 lb | 7,265 lb | 5,290 lb | $48,960 |
| I Force Max Crewmax TRD Pro | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,175 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,615 lb | 6,015 lb | $72,510 |
| i-FORCE MAX CrewMax TRD Pro 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,175 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,615 lb | 6,015 lb | N/A |
| SR5 Double Cab LB 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 11,090 lb | 1,810 lb | 7,375 lb | 5,565 lb | $50,270 |
| i-FORCE MAX CrewMax Limited 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,040 lb | 1,665 lb | 7,760 lb | 6,095 lb | N/A |
| SR5 CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 11,010 lb | 1,720 lb | 7,340 lb | 5,620 lb | $52,320 |
| Limited CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 10,970 lb | 1,645 lb | 7,365 lb | 5,720 lb | $57,635 |
| i-FORCE MAX CrewMax Platinum 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,960 lb | 1,595 lb | 7,780 lb | 5,379 lb to 6,185 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX CrewMax 1794 Edition 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,960 lb | 1,595 lb | 7,780 lb | 5,379 lb to 6,185 lb | N/A |
| Platinum CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 10,890 lb | N/A | 7,375 lb | 5,379 lb to 6,008 lb | $67,005 |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax Cab LB 4WD | 3.4L | 4WD | 10,890 lb | N/A | 7,375 lb | 5,379 lb to 6,008 lb | $67,690 |
| I Force Max Crewmax Capstone | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,340 lb | N/A | 7,670 lb | 5,093 lb to 6,185 lb | $80,725 |
| i-FORCE MAX CrewMax Capstone 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,340 lb | 1,485 lb | 7,670 lb | 5,379 lb to 6,185 lb | N/A |
| SR Double Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 8,300 lb | 1,940 lb | 7,035 lb | 5,095 lb | $40,090 |
| SR Double Cab LB RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 8,300 lb | 1,875 lb | 7,165 lb | 5,290 lb | $40,420 |
| SR CrewMax Cab RWD | 3.4L | RWD | 8,300 lb | 1,830 lb | 6,990 lb | 5,160 lb | $42,140 |
| Double Cab SR 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,300 lb | 1,885 lb | 7,265 lb | 5,380 lb | $43,090 |
| CrewMax SR 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,300 lb | 1,820 lb | 7,210 lb | 5,390 lb | $45,140 |
| CrewMax SR5 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,010 lb to 11,400 lb | 1,720 lb | 7,210 lb | 5,620 lb | $51,010 |
| CrewMax Limited 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,110 lb to 11,350 lb | 1,645 lb | 7,230 lb | 5,720 lb | $57,305 |
| CrewMax Platinum 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,890 lb to 11,310 lb | 1,575 lb | 7,285 lb | 5,325 lb | $66,675 |
| CrewMax 1794 Edition 4WD | 3.4L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,890 lb to 11,310 lb | 1,575 lb | 7,285 lb | 5,325 lb | $67,360 |
No rating listed: 26 trims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $41,760 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | LT Crew Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | Elevation Double Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| Toyota Tundra (this car) | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $45,960 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,140 lb | Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $64,195 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $62,425 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,220 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree