Toyota sells five vehicles that people tow with, and the headline number for each is the best case. This chart collects the maximum for the current and previous generation of each, straight from Toyota's owner's manuals, and links to the full by-year, by-trim guide for each model.
Towing Capacity by Model
| MODEL | CURRENT GEN MAX | PREVIOUS GEN MAX | FULL GUIDE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra | 12,000 lb (2022+ gas), 11,450 lb (2022+ hybrid, 2025 manual) | 10,500 lb (2014 to 2021, 2016 manual) | Tundra towing |
| Sequoia | up to 9,520 lb (2023+, Toyota specifications) | 7,400 lb (2015 to 2022 manuals) | Sequoia towing |
| Tacoma | 6,500 lb (2024+) | 6,800 lb (2016 to 2023, 2WD V6 Access Cab) | Tacoma towing |
| 4Runner | 6,000 lb (2025+) | 5,000 lb (2010 to 2024) | 4Runner towing |
| Land Cruiser 250 | 6,000 lb (2025+) | n/a | see below |
Land Cruiser 250 (2025+). The 2025 owner's manual states the gross trailer weight must never exceed 6,000 lb. GCWR is 12,725 lb on the model code TJH250L-GNZUZA and 12,835 to 12,945 lb on TJH250L-GNZAZA (the exact figure depends on the passenger count and equipment). Unbraked trailers are limited to 1,650 lb, and the manual calls for sway control above 2,000 lb and a weight-distributing hitch above 5,000 lb. For tire sizes, see our Land Cruiser 250 and GX 550 tire guide.
The Rules That Apply to All of Them
Every Toyota manual we read shares the same structure, and the same four limits decide what you can tow.
- Trailer weight rating (TWR): the maximum loaded weight of the trailer.
- Gross combination weight rating (GCWR): the maximum for truck, passengers, cargo and trailer together. Weigh the loaded truck and subtract it from GCWR.
- Tongue weight: 9% to 11% of the trailer weight for a conventional hitch, and it counts against the truck's cargo capacity.
- Equipment thresholds: trailer brakes above the unbraked limit (1,000 lb on Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma 4th gen; 1,650 to 1,655 lb on the 4Runner and Land Cruiser 250), sway control above 2,000 lb, and a weight-distributing hitch above 5,000 lb on the current-generation manuals that state it.
Not covered here: the Lexus GX and LX, the Highlander and Grand Highlander, and the older 4Runner (before 2010), Tacoma (before 2015) and Land Cruiser generations. If you want one of those added, tell us which.
Bigger tires do not change Toyota's rating, but they raise your effective gearing and make a heavy tow harder on grades. See our regear chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Toyota can tow the most?
The 2022 and newer Tundra, at up to 12,000 lb on the gas 2WD Double Cab without the SR Package, and up to 11,450 lb on the hybrid.
Which Toyota SUV can tow the most?
The 2023 and newer Sequoia, at up to 9,520 lb per Toyota's specifications. The 4Runner and Land Cruiser 250 are rated 6,000 lb.
How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?
Up to 6,500 lb for the 2024 and newer Tacoma, and 6,800 lb for the 2016 to 2023 2WD V6 Access Cab. The base SR with the 228 hp engine is rated 3,500 lb.
How much can a Toyota 4Runner tow?
6,000 lb for the 2025 and newer 4Runner and 5,000 lb for 2010 to 2024 V6 trucks.
Do Toyota trucks need a weight-distributing hitch?
Current Toyota manuals call for one above 5,000 lb of trailer weight. Check your own manual, because older manuals do not all state a threshold.
Related Guides
Sources: Toyota owner's manuals for the 4Runner (2010 through 2026), Tundra (2013 through 2026), Sequoia (2008, 2015, 2019, 2022), Tacoma (2015 through 2026) and Land Cruiser 250 (2025), "GCWR and TWR" tables; Toyota, 2024 Sequoia specifications; Toyota newsroom, 2026 4Runner.
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