2026 model year · Fourth generation

Toyota Tacoma payload capacity

Payload, 20261,230–1,710 lb

Maker558–776 kg

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma carries 1,230–1,710 lb of payload, depending on drive.

Ratings: GVWR 5,605–6,835 lb; front axle 3,320–3,480 lb; rear axle 3,095–3,275 lb.

2026 Tacoma Product Information

Model years: 1997–2026
Configurations: 27
GVWR: 5,605–6,835 lb

Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road (fourth generation) in red, front three-quarter view — Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

01 / Tables

Tacoma payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Toyota Tacoma

Fourth generation: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2026 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 1}lb	GVWR^{source 2}lb	Front GAWR^{source 2}lb	Rear GAWR^{source 2}lb
XtraCab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner	1,405–1,460	5,605^{source 1}	3,320	3,095
XtraCab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5	1,230	5,605^{source 1}	3,320	3,095
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR	1,445–1,690	5,775–6,025^{source 1}	not in our data	not in our data
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5, TRD Sport	1,380–1,705	6,005	3,320	3,095
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · SR	1,380–1,705	5,865	3,320	3,095
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	1,445–1,690	5,775	3,320	3,095
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Sportwith TRD Sport Premium Package	1,445–1,690	5,980	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Sportwith TRD Sport Premium Package	1,380–1,705	6,175	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,380–1,705	6,175	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Off-Road	1,380–1,705	6,240	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · Limited	1,380–1,705	6,305	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR5	1,445–1,690	5,970	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · SR5	1,380–1,705	6,005	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Sport	1,445–1,690	6,025	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Sport	1,380–1,705	6,300	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · TRD Off-Road	1,380–1,705	6,305	3,480	3,275
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · 5 trims	1,420–1,710	6,665–6,835^{source 1}	not in our data	not in our data
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · Trailhunter	1,420–1,710	6,665–6,835^{source 1}	not in our data	not in our data

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma

Fourth generation: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 3}lb	GVWR^{source 3}lb
XtraCab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner	1,405–1,460	5,605
XtraCab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5	1,230	5,605
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR, SR5, TRD Sport	1,445–1,690	5,775–6,025
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · 5 trims	1,380–1,705	5,865–6,305
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · SR, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,380–1,705	5,865–6,305
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 8-speed automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	1,445–1,690	5,775–6,025
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,380–1,705	5,865–6,305
Double Cab · 5-ft bedi-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · 5 trims	1,420–1,710	6,665–6,835
Double Cab · 6-ft bedi-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid · 4x4 · 8-speed automatic · Trailhunter	1,420–1,710	6,665–6,835

2021–2023 Toyota Tacoma

Third generation: full specs

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2021–2023 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 4}lb	GVWR^{source 4}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,445	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,685	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,445	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · Any trim	1,155	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · 4 trims	1,355	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro	1,135	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	1,355	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,155	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5, TRD Sport	1,525	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · 4 trims	1,285	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport	1,260	5,600

2019–2020 Toyota Tacoma

Third generation. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2019–2020 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 5}lb	GVWR^{source 5}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,505	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,620	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,380	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · Any trim	1,175	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · 4 trims	1,420	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro	1,155	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	1,370	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,120	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5, TRD Sport	1,540	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · 4 trims	1,295	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport	1,275	5,600

2018 Toyota Tacoma

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Payload and weight ratings

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2018 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 6}lb	GVWR^{source 6}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,505	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,620	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed manual	1,405	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,380	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual	1,155	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,175	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,420	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,370	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,120	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,540	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual	1,275	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,295	5,600

2017 Toyota Tacoma

Third generation. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2017 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 7}lb	GVWR^{source 7}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,505	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,620	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,380	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 5-speed manual	1,405	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual	1,155	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,175	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,420	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,370	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,120	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,540	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual	1,275	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic	1,295	5,600

2016 Toyota Tacoma

Third generation. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2016 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 8}lb	GVWR^{source 8}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,505	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,620	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR, SR5	1,380	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 5-speed manual · SR	1,405	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · Any trim	1,120	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · 4 trims	1,370	5,600
Double Cab · 5-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,155	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	not in our data	5,600
Double Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	not in our data	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x2 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport	1,540	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed ECT automatic · SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road	1,295	5,600
Access Cab · 6-ft bed3.5L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · TRD Sport	1,275	5,600

2015 Toyota Tacoma

Second generation. Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2015 Toyota Tacoma payload and weight ratings by configuration
Configuration	Payload^{source 9}lb	GVWR^{source 9}lb
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 4-speed ECT automatic · Base	1,175	4,900
Double Cab · 5-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 4-speed ECT automatic · PreRunner	1,360	5,250
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 5-speed manual · Base	1,285	4,900
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 4-speed ECT automatic · Base	1,255	4,900
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 5-speed manual · Base	1,320	5,350
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x4 · 4-speed ECT automatic · Base	1,300	5,350
Access Cab · 6-ft bed2.7L 4-cylinder · 4x2 · 4-speed ECT automatic · PreRunner	1,440	5,250
Double Cab · 5-ft bed4.0L V6 · 4x4 · 6-speed manual · Base	1,305	5,500
Double Cab · 5-ft bed4.0L V6 · 4x4 · 5-speed ECT automatic · Base	1,280	5,500
Double Cab · 5-ft bed4.0L V6 · 4x2 · 5-speed ECT automatic · PreRunner	1,415	5,400
Double Cab · 6-ft bed4.0L V6 · 4x4 · 5-speed ECT automatic · Base	1,215	5,500
Double Cab · 6-ft bed4.0L V6 · 4x2 · 5-speed ECT automatic · PreRunner	1,330	5,400

Showing 12 of 14 rows. Every configuration is on the 2015 Tacoma (Second generation) specs page.

Earlier model years (1997 to 2014) are in the table below, each with a link to the full specs of its generation.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 9, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Tacoma payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload Toyota prints for each model year, newest first, across Fourth generation, Third generation, Second generation and First generation.

The top figure fell by 863 lb, from 2,005 lb in 2002–2004 to 1,142 lb in 2005 (Second generation replaced First generation).
The top figure rose by 368 lb, from 1,142 lb in 2005 to 1,510 lb in 2011.
The top figure rose by 180 lb, from 1,440 lb in 2015 to 1,620 lb in 2016 (Third generation replaced Second generation).

Toyota Tacoma payload capacity by model year
Model years	Lowest	Highest	Configurations	Full specs
2026Fourth generation	1,230 lb	1,710 lb	27	Fourth generation specs
2024–2025Fourth generation	1,230 lb	1,710 lb	27	Fourth generation specs
2021–2023Third generation	1,135 lb	1,685 lb	34	Third generation specs
2019–2020Third generation	1,120 lb	1,620 lb	32	Third generation specs
2018Third generation	1,120 lb	1,620 lb	14	Third generation specs
2017Third generation	1,120 lb	1,620 lb	14	Third generation specs
2016Third generation	1,120 lb	1,620 lb	24	Third generation specs
2015Second generation	1,175 lb	1,440 lb	12	Second generation specs
2014Second generation	1,175 lb	1,440 lb	14	Second generation specs
2012–2013Second generation	1,195 lb	1,450 lb	14	Second generation specs
2011Second generation	1,235 lb	1,510 lb	16	Second generation specs
2005Second generation	750 lb	1,142 lb	18	Second generation specs
2002–2004First generation	1,375 lb	2,005 lb	17	First generation specs
2001First generation	1,373 lb	2,009 lb	17	First generation specs
2000First generation	1,568 lb	2,069 lb	17	First generation specs
1999First generation	1,568 lb	2,069 lb	16	First generation specs
1997First generation	1,582 lb	1,914 lb	15	First generation specs

03 / Most and least

Which Tacoma leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2026: 1,420–1,710 lb; 2026 Double Cab 5-ft bed, i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid, 4x4, 8-speed automatic, 5 trims. One more configuration is the same.
Lowest in 2026: 1,230 lb; 2026 XtraCab 6-ft bed, i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 4x4, 8-speed automatic, SR, SR5.
Highest of any year, 2000: 2,069 lb; 2000 Regular Cab, 2.7L 4-cylinder, 4x2, 4-speed ECT automatic, PreRunner.
Lowest of any year, 2005: 750 lb; 2005 Access Cab 6-ft bed, 4.0L V6, 4x2, 6-speed manual, X-Runner.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Tacoma payload capacity

Toyota’s own 2026 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By drive

4x41,230–1,710 lb
4x21,405–1,690 lb

05 / Compared

Tacoma against other midsize pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by Toyota’s and the other makers’ own documents.

midsize pickups compared on payload capacity
Model	Model year	Payload
Toyota Tacoma	2026	1,230–1,710 lb
Ford RangerFord Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma	2026	1,373–1,767 lb
Jeep GladiatorJeep Gladiator vs Toyota Tacoma	2026	1,025–1,720 lb
Chevrolet ColoradoChevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma	2025–2026	up to 1,151–1,684 lb
GMC Canyon	2023	1,250–1,640 lb
Nissan FrontierNissan Frontier vs Toyota Tacoma	2026–2027	1,100–1,590 lb
Honda Ridgeline	2026	1,509–1,583 lb

06 / Next

More on the Tacoma

Tacoma specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model page Tacoma towing6,500 lb in 2026, with every other year.See towing Tacoma weight4,145–5,410 lb in 2026, with every other year.See weight Tacoma dimensions213.0–226.2 in in 2024–2026, with every other year.See dimensions Tacoma ground clearance11.5 in in 2025–2026, with every other year.See ground clearance Tacoma tires4 stock sizes in 2026, with every other year.See tires RankingMost payload: pickups: where the Tacoma places.See the ranking Towing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my load GVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2026 Tacoma?

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma carries 1,230–1,710 lb of payload, depending on drive. Ratings: GVWR 5,605–6,835 lb; front axle 3,320–3,480 lb; rear axle 3,095–3,275 lb.

Which 2026 Tacoma carries the most?

The 2026 Double Cab 5-ft bed, i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid, 4x4, 8-speed automatic, 5 trims, at 1,420–1,710 lb; one more configuration is rated the same.

Which 2026 Tacoma carries the least?

The 2026 XtraCab 6-ft bed, i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 4x4, 8-speed automatic, SR, SR5, at 1,230 lb.

What changes the Tacoma’s payload capacity?

Drive, by Toyota’s own figures for 2026. By drive: 4x4 1,230–1,710 lb; 4x2 1,405–1,690 lb.

Has the Tacoma’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2026: 1,230–1,710 lb; 2024–2025: 1,230–1,710 lb; 2021–2023: 1,135–1,685 lb; 2019–2020: 1,120–1,620 lb; 2018: 1,120–1,620 lb. The top figure fell by 863 lb, from 2,005 lb in 2002–2004 to 1,142 lb in 2005 (Second generation replaced First generation).

What is the GVWR of the 2026 Tacoma?

5,605–6,835 lb by configuration. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with everything aboard; payload is what is left after the vehicle’s own weight.

These are Toyota’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.