2026 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,000lb
- SR5 2WD, 2.4L.
- Base trim: 6,000 lb.
- Top 30% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
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
| 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 4,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,800 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 6,000 lb: SR5 2WD, $42,270.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 2WD | 2.4L | 2WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,005 lb | 4,455 lb to 4,870 lb | $42,270 |
| SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,005 lb to 6,075 lb | 4,455 lb to 4,870 lb | $44,270 |
| TRD Sport 2WD | 2.4L | 2WD | 6,000 lb | 1,170 lb | 6,020 lb | 4,850 lb | $48,750 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,390 lb | 6,240 lb | 4,850 lb | $50,690 |
| TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,020 lb to 6,395 lb | 4,850 lb | $50,750 |
| Hybrid TRD Off Road 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $53,490 |
| I Force Max TRD Off-Road | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,225 lb | $53,490 |
| Hybrid TRD Off-Road HV 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $53,490 |
| TRD Sport Premium 2WD | 2.4L | 2WD | 6,000 lb | 1,170 lb | 6,020 lb | 4,850 lb | $54,110 |
| TRD Sport Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,020 lb to 6,395 lb | 4,850 lb | $56,110 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,390 lb | 6,240 lb | 4,850 lb | $56,470 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 1,450 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,850 lb | $56,470 |
| Limited 2WD | 2.4L | 2WD | 6,000 lb | 1,160 lb | 6,130 lb | 4,970 lb | $56,900 |
| Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,130 lb to 6,395 lb | 4,970 lb | $58,900 |
| Hybrid TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $59,270 |
| I Force Max TRD Off-Road Premium | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,225 lb | $59,270 |
| Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium HV 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $59,270 |
| Hybrid Limited 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $61,700 |
| I Force Max Limited | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,370 lb | $61,700 |
| Hybrid Limited HV AWD | N/A | AWD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $61,700 |
| Hybrid Platinum 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $64,360 |
| I Force Max Platinum | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,390 lb | $64,360 |
| Hybrid Platinum HV AWD | N/A | AWD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $64,360 |
| Hybrid Trailhunter 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,400 |
| I Force Max Trailhunter | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,500 lb | $68,400 |
| Hybrid Trailhunter HV 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,400 |
| Hybrid TRD Pro 4WD | 2.4L | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,600 |
| I Force Max TRD Pro | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | 6,505 lb | 4,870 lb to 5,455 lb | $68,600 |
| Hybrid TRD Pro HV 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68,600 |
| i-FORCE MAX Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,370 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Pro 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,455 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Platinum 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,390 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX Trailhunter 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,500 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,225 lb | N/A |
| i-FORCE MAX TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,870 lb to 5,225 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 7,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 5,000 lb to 4,700 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 4,700 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sequoia | 9,520 lb | SR5 RWD | $65,725 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,635 |
| Toyota 4Runner (this car) | 6,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $42,270 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $57,600 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | XLE AWD | $46,270 |
| Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4WD | $79,995 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb | SE FWD | $34,700 |
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