What you need to tow with a 2026 Toyota Tundra

The 2026 Toyota Tundra is rated from 8,300 to 12,000 lb depending on engine, bed and drivetrain — a 45% 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. 12,000 lb applies to one exact configuration when properly equipped. Same badge, different engine, bed or drivetrain, and the real figure can be thousands of pounds lower. That is why every row below carries its configuration.

2026 Toyota Tundra towing by configuration

Grade	Engine	Bed	Drive	Max trailer (lb)	Requires
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x2	12,000	—
Limited i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	11,450	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	11,400	—
Limited	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	11,350	—
Limited i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x2	11,350	—
Platinum	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	11,310	—
1794 Edition	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	11,310	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x2	11,270	—
Limited	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x2	11,230	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	11,200	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,160	—
Limited i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,130	—
TRD Pro	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,130	—
Limited	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,120	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	8.1-ft. Long Bed	4x4	11,090	—
Limited i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	11,060	—
Platinum	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,050	—
1794 Edition	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	11,050	—
SR5	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	11,010	—
Platinum i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	10,990	—
1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	10,990	—
Limited	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	10,970	—
Platinum i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	10,960	—
1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	10,960	—
Platinum	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	10,870	—
1794 Edition	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	10,870	—
Capstone	i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	10,290	—
SR	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x2	8,300	—
SR	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	8.1-ft. Long Bed	4x2	8,300	—
SR	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x2	8,300	—
SR	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	6.5-ft. Standard Bed	4x4	8,300	—
SR	i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6	5.5-ft. Short Bed	4x4	8,300	—

Source: 2026 Toyota Tundra 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 5,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 6,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 7,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 8,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 9,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 10,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 11,000 lb with a Tundra Tow 12,000 lb with a Tundra

At this truck's ceiling (12,000 lb) you would be in Class 5 XD hardware with a weight-distributing hitch and a brake controller. See the 12,000 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 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 · i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid. If yours is not listed, this chart does not cover your configuration.

Common questions

How much can a 2026 Toyota Tundra tow?

Between 8,300 and 12,000 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is a 45% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 12,000 lb figure requires one specific combination of engine, bed and drivetrain. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.

What hitch do I need for a 2026 Toyota Tundra?

Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 10,000 lb you need Class 4 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.