Second generation (XK50)
2021 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Max towing, 202110,200 lb
The 2021 Toyota Tundra tows up to 10,200 lb (SR, SR5 and Limited Double Cab 6.5-ft bed 4x2, per Toyota’s 2021 Tundra Product Information).
One more configuration is rated the same.
2021 Tundra Product Information- Configurations
- 20
- Payload
- from 1,600 lb
- GCWR
- up to 16,000 lb
- Tongue
- up to 1,020 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2021 Tundra configuration
2021 Toyota Tundra
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | GCWR lb | Max payload lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR · SR5 · Limited MostDouble Cab · 6.5-ft bed · 4x2 | up to 10,200 | up to 1,020 | up to 16,000 | from 1,600 | from 6,700 | 4.30 | Check load → |
| SR · SR5 · Limited · TRD ProDouble Cab · 6.5-ft bed · 4x4 | up to 9,900 | up to 990 | up to 16,000 | from 1,490 | from 6,900 | 4.30 | Check load → |
| SR · SR5 MostDouble Cab · 8.1-ft long bed · 4x2 | up to 10,200 | up to 1,020 | up to 16,000 | from 1,600 | from 6,700 | 4.30 | Check load → |
| SR · SR5Double Cab · 8.1-ft long bed · 4x4 | up to 9,900 | up to 990 | up to 16,000 | from 1,490 | from 6,900 | 4.30 | Check load → |
| SR5 · Limited · Platinum · 1794 EditionCrewMax · 5.5-ft short bed · 4x2 | up to 10,100 | up to 1,010 | up to 16,000 | from 1,560 | from 6,800 | 4.30 | Check load → |
| SR5 · Limited · Platinum · 1794 Edition · TRD ProCrewMax · 5.5-ft short bed · 4x4 | up to 9,800 | up to 980 | up to 16,000 | from 1,440 | from 7,000 | 4.30 | Check load → |
02 / By year
Tundra towing by model year
03 / Next
Check it against your load
04 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2021 Tundra configuration tows the most?
The SR, SR5 and Limited Double Cab 6.5-ft bed 4x2, at 10,200 lb; one more configuration is rated the same.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Up to 1,020 lb for the SR, SR5 and Limited Double Cab 6.5-ft bed 4x2, as Toyota prints it. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
What is the GCWR of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Up to 16,000 lb for the SR, SR5 and Limited Double Cab 6.5-ft bed 4x2, as Toyota prints it. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
Has the Toyota Tundra’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 12,000 lb; 2025, 12,000 lb; 2023–2024, 12,000 lb; 2022, 12,000 lb; 2021, up to 10,200 lb; 2020, up to 10,200 lb; 2019, up to 10,200 lb; 2018, up to 10,200 lb; 2017, up to 10,500 lb; 2016, up to 10,500 lb; 2015, up to 10,500 lb; 2014, up to 10,400 lb; 2013, up to 10,400 lb; 2012, up to 10,400 lb; 2011, up to 10,400 lb; 2010, up to 10,800 lb; 2008, 10,800 lb; 2007, 10,800 lb.
What is the GVWR of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
From 7,000 lb for the 5 trims CrewMax 5.5-ft short bed 4x4, as Toyota prints it. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with its people, cargo and the trailer’s tongue weight aboard.