Completely redesigned last year, the full-size Toyota Tundra pickup sports a distinctive look, loads of technology, a turbocharged V6 that can be paired with a hybrid system, and a luxurious Capstone trim positioned atop the lineup.
Heavy haulers will be pleased to learn that the 2023 Tundra boasts more competitive towing capability. When properly equipped, the 2023 model offers a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds. Still, the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow more, and the class-leading Ford F-150’s 14,000-pound max tow rating beats them all.
What is the Towing Capacity of a 2023 Toyota Tundra?
- Which Toyota Tundra Can Tow the Most?
- How Much Can a Rear-Wheel-Drive Toyota Tundra Max Tow?
- How Much Can a Four-Wheel-Drive Toyota Tundra Max Tow?
- Toyota Tundra Max Towing Capacity by Body Style
- What is the Max Towing Capacity for the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro?
- Does the Toyota Tundra have any special towing features?
Which Toyota Tundra Can Tow the Most?
Toyota offers the 2023 Tundra with an i-FORCE turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 or an i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain based on the same engine. The latter boasts more power, but it’s a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Double Cab with a standard bed and the base V6 that provides the 12,000-pound maximum towing capacity.
How Much Can a Rear-Wheel-Drive Toyota Tundra Max Tow?
As noted above, a RWD Tundra with the base i-FORCE V6 offers the most impressive towing capacity: 12,000 pounds. The hybrid powertrain slices 550 pounds from the tow rating.
- i-FORCE 3.5L V6: Up to 12,000 pounds
- i-FORCE MAX 3.5L V6: Up to 11,450 pounds
How Much Can a Four-Wheel-Drive Toyota Tundra Max Tow?
With four-wheel drive (4WD), the Tundra’s engines deliver nearly identical tow ratings.
- i-FORCE 3.5L V6: Up to 11,200 pounds
- i-FORCE MAX 3.5L V6: Up to 11,175 pounds
Toyota Tundra Max Towing Capacity by Body Style
CrewMax:
- i-FORCE 3.5L V6: 11,110 pounds (4WD standard bed) | 11,160 pounds (4WD short bed) | 11,270 pounds (RWD standard bed) | 11,400 pounds (RWD short bed)
- i-FORCE MAX 3.5L V6: 11,040 pounds (4WD standard bed) | 11,175 pounds (4WD short bed) | 11,350 pounds (RWD standard bed) | 11,450 pounds (RWD short bed)
Double Cab:
- i-FORCE 3.5L V6: 11,090 pounds (4WD long bed) | 11,200 pounds (4WD standard bed) | 11,370 pounds (RWD long bed) | 12,000 pounds (RWD standard bed)
What is the Max Towing Capacity for the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro?
The off-road-oriented TRD Pro is offered exclusively in a 4WD CrewMax configuration with a short bed and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. Its maximum towing capacity is 11,175 pounds. Like most other Tundras (excluding the base SR trim), the TRD Pro has a trailer hitch and a 4-pin/7-pin wiring connector.
Does the Toyota Tundra have any special towing features?
The 2023 Tundra is available with an assortment of towing-related systems, such as:
Trailer Sway Control: Prevents the trailer from weaving side to side while towing. Hill Start Assist Control: This feature temporarily prevents the truck from rolling backward when releasing the brakes on an incline. Requires the automatic transmission. Trailer Brake Controller: Provides integrated trailer brake controls. Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist: Helps the driver back up in a straight line with an attached trailer. Trailer Blindspot Monitor: Expands the blind-spot area to include the length of the trailer. Auto Trailer Detection: Sensors or a trailer wiring connector recognize the presence of a trailer.