Midsize Trucks Ranked by Towing Capacity
2025 Chevrolet Colorado has the highest manufacturer rating in this table at 7,700 lb (2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder with Trailering Package, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, tow package). Ranked by maximum trailer weight of the highest rated configuration in the newest model year with published ratings; ratings for other configurations of the same vehicle are lower.
| Configuration | Hitch | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Colorado | truck | 2025 | 7,7002025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide, p. 41 · 16 Sep 2026 | 2.7L TurboMax 4-cylinder with Trailering Package, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, tow package | Class III |
| 2 | GMC Canyon | truck | 2021 | 7,7002021 GMC Trailering Guide, p. 22 · 16 Sep 2026 | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel, Canyon Crew Cab Short Bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle | Class III |
| 3 | Jeep Gladiator | truck | 2025 | 7,7002025 Jeep Gladiator Specifications, p. 8 · 17 Sep 2026 | Sport, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (A8 850RE 8-speed automatic), 4.10 axle | Class III |
| 4 | Ford Ranger | truck | 2026 | 7,5002026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 27 · 17 Sep 2026 | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, SuperCrew, 2WD, 3.73 axle, tow package | Class III |
| 5 | Toyota Tacoma | truck | 2026 | 6,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7126 · 16 Sep 2026 | SR5, as specified for grade, 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB, 3.58 axle | Class III |
| 6 | Honda Ridgeline | truck | 2026 | 5,0002026 Honda Ridgeline Specifications & Features (Honda newsroom), #specifications:Sport · 16 Sep 2026 | Sport, V6 3,471 cc, AWD, 4.33 axle | Class III |
| 7 | Ford Maverick | truck | 2026 | 4,0002026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 28 · 17 Sep 2026 | 2.5L I4 Hybrid, SuperCrew, AWD, 3.37 axle, tow package | Class III |
| 8 | Hyundai Santa Cruz | truck | 2026 | 3,5002026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Specifications and Features, p. 19 · 18 Sep 2026 | SE | Class II |
Safety: Manufacturer ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle. Your vehicle's certification label (driver's door jamb) and owner's manual override this site.
Method: one row per model, the highest non-derived manufacturer rating across trims, engines, cabs, drives and axle ratios. Derived values (GCWR − curb weight) are excluded. $