What you need to tow with a 2026 Toyota 4Runner

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is rated from 5,800 to 6,000 lb depending on engine and drivetrain — a 3% spread. Find your configuration below, then size the hitch to the trailer you are towing, not to the truck's maximum.

A single towing number for this truck would be a lie. 6,000 lb applies to one exact configuration when properly equipped. Same badge, different engine or drivetrain, and the real figure can be thousands of pounds lower. That is why every row below carries its configuration.

2026 Toyota 4Runner towing by configuration

Grade	Engine	Drive	Max trailer (lb)	Requires
TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	6,000	—
Limited i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	6,000	—
SR5	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	RWD	6,000	—
TRD Sport	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	RWD	6,000	—
TRD Sport Premium	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	RWD	6,000	—
Limited	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	RWD	6,000	—
SR5	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
Limited	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Off-Road	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Sport	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Off-Road Premium	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Sport Premium	i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine	4WD	6,000	—
TRD Pro	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	5,800	—
Trailhunter	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	5,800	—
Platinum	i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain	4WD	5,800	—

Source: 2026 Toyota 4Runner manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-08-29

The kit for this truck

Towing hardware is sized to the trailer. Pick the weight you are actually pulling:

Tow 2,000 lb with a 4Runner Tow 2,500 lb with a 4Runner Tow 3,000 lb with a 4Runner Tow 3,500 lb with a 4Runner Tow 4,000 lb with a 4Runner Tow 4,500 lb with a 4Runner Tow 5,000 lb with a 4Runner Tow 6,000 lb with a 4Runner

At this truck's ceiling (6,000 lb) you would be in Class 3 hardware with a weight-distributing hitch and a brake controller. See the 6,000 lb kit for this vehicle →

Before you trust any of these numbers

Your payload governs. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe.
Tongue weight is not free. 10–15% of the trailer sits on your rear axle and comes out of payload, not out of tow rating.
Engines in this chart: i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain · i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine. If yours is not listed, this chart does not cover your configuration.

Common questions

How much can a 2026 Toyota 4Runner tow?

Between 5,800 and 6,000 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is a 3% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 6,000 lb figure requires one specific combination of engine and drivetrain. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.

What hitch do I need for a 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 6,000 lb you need Class 3 hardware with a 2 in receiver, plus a weight-distributing hitch with sway control. The truck's rating is a ceiling you must stay under, not the thing you buy for.

Why is there no payload number on this page?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model. It is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Published sources disagree with manufacturers in both directions on payload, so stating one per model would be wrong for most trucks. Your tongue weight counts against payload, which is why it matters.