2026 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 3,500 lb.
27 configurations from the manufacturer's guide.
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Highest rated2026 · Tacoma
6,500lb trailer
SR5, as specified for grade, 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB, 3.58 axle
- GCWR
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- Axle
- 3.58
- Hitch
- Class III
2026 Tacoma towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| as specified for grade | 6,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7126 · 16 Sep 2026 | SR5, 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB, 3.58 axle |
| as specified for grade (manual) | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7543 · 16 Sep 2026 | TRD Sport, 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB, 4WD, 4.3 axle |
Show all 27 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Bed | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | Max tongue (lb) | Payload (lb) | GVWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 6,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7126 · 16 Sep 2026 | 650 | 1,460 | 5,605 | Class III |
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7558 · 16 Sep 2026 | 650 | 1,230 | 5,605 | Class III |
| TRD Prerunner | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 6,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_prerunner:7166 · 16 Sep 2026 | 650 | 1,405 | 5,605 | Class III |
| TRD Sport | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 2WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7148 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,445 | 5,775 | Class III |
| TRD Sport | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | 2WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7172 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,680 | 6,025 | Class III |
| TRD Sport | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7542 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,430 | 6,005 | Class III |
| TRD Sport | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7566 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,700 | 6,300 | Class III |
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7146 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,510 | 5,775 | Class III |
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7170 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,605 | 5,970 | Class III |
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7540 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,505 | 6,005 | Class III |
| SR5 | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7570 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,405 | 6,005 | Class III |
| TRD Off-Road | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_off-road:7568 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,655 | 6,305 | Class III |
| TRD Sport | as specified for grade (manual) | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 4.3 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport:7543 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,570 | 6,175 | Class III |
| TRD Off-Road | as specified for grade (manual) | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 4.3 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_off-road:7545 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,525 | 6,175 | Class III |
| SR | as specified for grade (manual) | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 4.3 | — | 6,4002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr:7547 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,380 | 5,865 | Class III |
| TRD Off-Road | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,3002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_off-road:7544 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,610 | 6,240 | Class III |
| Limited | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,3002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_limited:7582 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,590 | 6,305 | Class III |
| Trailhunter | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,0002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trailhunter:7536 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,475 | 6,835 | Class III |
| TRD Pro | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,0002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_pro:7598 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,680 | 6,780 | Class III |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,0002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_sport_i-force_max:7530 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,620 | 6,665 | Class III |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,0002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_limited_i-force_max:7534 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,610 | 6,780 | Class III |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 6,0002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trd_off-road_i-force_max:7532 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,705 | 6,735 | Class III |
| Trailhunter | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 145.1" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 5,9502026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_trailhunter:7538 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,425 | 6,835 | Class III |
| SR | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 3,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr:7162 · 16 Sep 2026 | 650 | 1,460 | 5,605 | Class II |
| SR | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | not stated | 3.58 | — | 3,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr:7186 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,495 | 5,775 | Class II |
| SR | as specified for grade | 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 3,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr:7514 · 16 Sep 2026 | 650 | 1,230 | 5,605 | Class II |
| SR | as specified for grade | 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB | 4WD | 3.58 | — | 3,5002026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr:7594 · 16 Sep 2026 | 640 | 1,500 | 6,005 | Class II |
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Can the 2026 Toyota Tacoma tow it?
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Towing setup for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma
What to fit, in order · sized to its 6,500 lb rating
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Class III receiver hitchEssential
2026 Toyota Tacoma is rated to 6,500 lb, which falls in Class III (up to 8,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2026 Toyota Tacoma tow?
- The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb when equipped as SR5, as specified for grade, 73.5 in bed, 131.9" WB, 3.58 axle (2026 Toyota Tacoma specifications (toyota.com features page), #weights-capacities:tacoma_sr5:7126, retrieved 16 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2026 Tacoma configuration?
- 3,500 lb for the SR, as specified for grade, 60.3 in bed, 131.9" WB, 4WD, 3.58 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.