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Toyota Tacoma towing capacity (2026): every trim and configuration

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb. Only the SR5 XtraCab and TRD PreRunner XtraCab reach that number. Most Double Cab versions are rated 6,000 to 6,400 lb, the i-FORCE MAX hybrids 5,950 to 6,000 lb, and the SR with the automatic transmission 3,500 lb. Payload runs from 1,230 to 1,705 lb.

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  • Tongue weight: 576 lb
  • Within · Payload used: 1,196 of 1,610 lb (414 lb left)
  • Within · Adjusted trailer rating: 5,980 lb (you're using 80.3%)
  • Within · Tongue vs 640 lb max tongue

Many trucks need a weight-distributing hitch at this weight. Ford's F-150 standard receiver is rated 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue without one. Check your owner's manual.

You're using 80.3% of your adjusted trailer rating. Many RV groups suggest staying under 80%. That's a rule of thumb, not a rating.

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Adjusted trailer rating = rating − (people + cargo + hitch − 300 lb).

Tongue weight = trailer weight × 12%. Payload used = people + cargo + hitch + tongue.

Every configuration

2026 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity by configuration. Source: Toyota, 2026 Tacoma full specifications (Weights/Capacities), read 2026-10-19.Toyota notes that towing and payload ratings are not cumulative and that the tow figures assume properly installed equipment.
GradeEngineCab and bedDriveTransmission
SRi-FORCE 2.4L turboXtraCab 6-ft4x2Automatic4,1455,6051,4603,500650
SRi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x2Automatic4,2805,7751,4953,500640
SRi-FORCE 2.4L turboXtraCab 6-ft4x4Automatic4,3755,6051,2303,500650
SRi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic4,5056,0051,5003,500640
SRi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Manual4,4855,8651,3806,400640
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboXtraCab 6-ft4x2Automatic4,1455,6051,4606,500650
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x2Automatic4,2655,7751,5106,400640
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 6-ft4x2Automatic4,3655,9701,6056,400640
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboXtraCab 6-ft4x4Automatic4,3755,6051,2306,500650
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic4,5006,0051,5056,400640
SR5i-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 6-ft4x4Automatic4,6006,0051,4056,400640
TRD PreRunneri-FORCE 2.4L turboXtraCab 6-ft4x2Automatic4,2005,6051,4056,500650
TRD Sporti-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x2Automatic4,3305,7751,4456,400640
TRD Sporti-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 6-ft4x2Automatic4,3456,0251,6806,400640
TRD Sporti-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic4,5756,0051,4306,400640
TRD Sporti-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Manual4,6056,1751,5706,400640
TRD Sporti-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 6-ft4x4Automatic4,6006,3001,7006,400640
TRD Sport i-FORCE MAXi-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic5,0456,6651,6206,000640
TRD Off-Roadi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic4,6306,2401,6106,300640
TRD Off-Roadi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Manual4,6506,1751,5256,400640
TRD Off-Roadi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 6-ft4x4Automatic4,6506,3051,6556,400640
TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAXi-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic5,0306,7351,7056,000640
Limitedi-FORCE 2.4L turboDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic4,7156,3051,5906,300640
Limited i-FORCE MAXi-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic5,1706,7801,6106,000640
TRD Proi-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic5,1006,7801,6806,000640
Trailhunteri-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 5-ft4x4Automatic5,3606,8351,4756,000640
Trailhunteri-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybridDouble Cab 6-ft4x4Automatic5,4106,8351,4255,950640
Gray Toyota Tacoma parked on a grassy valley floor below mountains
Photo: Blake Carpenter / Unsplash

Year history

Model yearsMax towingNotesSource
2016 to 2023 (3rd generation)6,800 lbV6 with Tow Package, rated to SAE J2807Toyota Pressroom, 2016 Tacoma debut, Toyota Pressroom, 2023 Tacoma
20246,500 lbSR5 i-FORCE and TRD PreRunner XtraCab; max payload 1,709 lb (TRD Off-Road)Toyota Pressroom, 2024 Tacoma
20256,500 lbMax payload up to 1,705 lbToyota Pressroom, 2025 Tacoma
20266,500 lb27 configurations, 3,500 to 6,500 lbToyota, 2026 Tacoma full specifications (Weights/Capacities)

Which 2026 Tacoma tows the most?

The SR5 XtraCab (4x2 or 4x4) and the TRD PreRunner XtraCab are rated at 6,500 lb with a 650 lb tongue limit. They are the lightest Tacomas with the i-FORCE engine, which leaves the most of the truck’s combined weight rating for the trailer. The catch is payload: the SR5 XtraCab 4x4 has only 1,230 lb.

Why the hybrid tows less

The i-FORCE MAX makes far more torque, yet Toyota rates it at 5,950 to 6,000 lb. In Toyota’s own table the hybrid adds 400 to 470 lb of curb weight compared with the same grade and cab on the i-FORCE engine (TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, Limited), and that weight comes out of the trailer rating. If towing is the main job, a TRD Sport or TRD Off-Road with the i-FORCE engine is rated higher.

The 3,500 lb Tacoma

Four SR configurations with the automatic transmission are rated at only 3,500 lb in Toyota’s table. The SR Double Cab 4x4 with the 6-speed manual is rated 6,400 lb. If you’re shopping for a used 2026 SR to tow, check the exact configuration before you buy a trailer.

Tacoma towing vs payload: the real limit

A 6,000 lb camper at 12% puts 720 lb on the hitch. That’s already above the 640 lb maximum tongue weight Toyota lists for every Double Cab, so a loaded camper near 6,000 lb doesn’t fit the Tacoma even before you count passengers. For most Tacoma owners, tongue weight and payload are the limits, not the towing number.

What this page doesn't cover

Toyota’s spec page doesn’t publish GCWR or axle ratings for the Tacoma, so we don’t show them. Figures are for 2026 models as built by Toyota. Dealer-added accessories, lift kits and larger tires change curb weight and can lower payload. Your door-jamb sticker shows the payload for your truck.

FAQ

How much can a Tacoma actually tow?

Up to 6,500 lb for the 2026 SR5 XtraCab and TRD PreRunner, according to Toyota’s specifications. Most Double Cabs are rated 6,000 to 6,400 lb. In practice, the 640 lb tongue limit and 1,230 to 1,705 lb of payload stop most owners first: at 12% tongue weight, 640 lb matches a trailer of about 5,330 lb.

Which Tacoma can tow 5,000 lbs?

Every 2026 Tacoma except the four SR automatic configurations rated at 3,500 lb. A 5,000 lb trailer at 12% puts 600 lb on the hitch, under the 640 lb tongue limit. Check payload too: two adults, gear and a 600 lb tongue can use more than 1,000 lb.

Can a Toyota Tacoma pull 8,000 lbs?

No. No 2026 Tacoma is rated above 6,500 lb, and the 2016 to 2023 generation topped out at 6,800 lb. An 8,000 lb trailer needs a full-size truck such as the Tundra, which Toyota rates from 8,300 to 12,000 lb for 2026.

What is the towing capacity of the Tacoma i-FORCE MAX?

5,950 to 6,000 lb for 2026. The TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX, TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX, Limited i-FORCE MAX, TRD Pro and Trailhunter 5-ft bed are rated 6,000 lb; the Trailhunter with the 6-ft bed is rated 5,950 lb.

Did the new Tacoma lose towing capacity?

Yes, slightly. Toyota rated the 2016 to 2023 Tacoma V6 with the Tow Package at up to 6,800 lb under SAE J2807. The 2024 and later Tacoma tops out at 6,500 lb.

Does the Tacoma need a weight distribution hitch?

Toyota’s spec page doesn’t state a weight-distribution threshold for the Tacoma; check the towing section of your owner’s manual. Many owners use one for trailers near the truck’s limit because it levels the truck and restores weight to the front axle. It doesn’t increase the 640 or 650 lb tongue limit.

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Written by Sikander Mushtaq. I build HitchMath's calculators and check every towing number against the manufacturer's own guide or spec page. Read how we calculate.

Last updated: 2026-10-19 · Editorial policy

HitchMath figures come from manufacturer documents and are for planning only. Your truck's door-jamb sticker, owner's manual and a scale ticket are the final word.