Find Your Vehicle's Towing Capacity
Find towing capacity, payload, configuration limits and trailer compatibility by year, make, model and exact vehicle configuration.
What do you need to tow?
Search configurations across the database. Matching means towing rating and, where payload exists, remaining payload after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
Browse towing capacity by vehicle
Makes with towing ratings in our dataset. Open a make, then a model and year.
- Audi28 models · 311 years · 751 configsUp to 7,700 lbs in dataset
- Ford24 models · 326 years · 5,105 configsUp to 21,000 lbs in dataset
- Chevrolet22 models · 320 years · 4,067 configsUp to 16,800 lbs in dataset
- Hyundai20 models · 176 years · 924 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Toyota19 models · 308 years · 2,670 configsUp to 12,000 lbs in dataset
- Honda18 models · 225 years · 1,295 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Cadillac17 models · 125 years · 830 configsUp to 8,300 lbs in dataset
- Dodge17 models · 186 years · 1,340 configsUp to 16,350 lbs in dataset
- BMW16 models · 134 years · 298 configsUp to 7,000 lbs in dataset
- Nissan14 models · 252 years · 1,899 configsUp to 9,740 lbs in dataset
- Kia12 models · 128 years · 718 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Buick11 models · 86 years · 461 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- GMC9 models · 130 years · 2,308 configsUp to 15,900 lbs in dataset
- Jeep9 models · 110 years · 660 configsUp to 10,000 lbs in dataset
- Acura8 models · 96 years · 344 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Subaru8 models · 120 years · 656 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Chrysler7 models · 67 years · 346 configsUp to 3,600 lbs in dataset
- Volkswagen7 models · 110 years · 792 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Genesis6 models · 25 years · 104 configsUp to 6,000 lbs in dataset
- Mazda5 models · 60 years · 450 configsUp to 3,500 lbs in dataset
- Porsche5 models · 65 years · 500 configsUp to 7,716 lbs in dataset
- Lincoln4 models · 48 years · 190 configsUp to 9,000 lbs in dataset
- Tesla4 models · 23 years · 81 configsUp to 5,000 lbs in dataset
- Infiniti3 models · 25 years · 158 configsUp to 6,000 lbs in dataset
- Lexus3 models · 30 years · 80 configsUp to 3,500 lbs in dataset
- Mitsubishi3 models · 48 years · 225 configsUp to 3,500 lbs in dataset
- RAM3 models · 33 years · 808 configsUp to 17,000 lbs in dataset
- Volvo3 models · 36 years · 272 configsUp to 5,921 lbs in dataset
- Lamborghini2 models · 8 years · 22 configsUp to 7,000 lbs in dataset
- Land Rover1 model · 6 years · 16 configsUp to 7,700 lbs in dataset
- MINI1 model · 11 years · 21 configsUp to 1,500 lbs in dataset
Popular towing vehicles
Commonly researched models with ratings represented in our dataset.
Ford F-150
- Years covered: 1999–2023
- Configurations: 986
- Observed towing range: 2,000 – 11,300 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Years covered: 1999–2023
- Configurations: 924
- Observed towing range: 3,800 – 12,000 lbs
RAM 1500
- Years covered: 2012–2022
- Configurations: 319
- Observed towing range: 3,450 – 11,500 lbs
Toyota Tacoma
- Years covered: 1999–2022
- Configurations: 408
- Observed towing range: 3,000 – 6,000 lbs
Toyota Tundra
- Years covered: 2000–2022
- Configurations: 624
- Observed towing range: 4,000 – 12,000 lbs
GMC Sierra 1500
- Years covered: 1999–2023
- Configurations: 780
- Observed towing range: 3,500 – 12,000 lbs
Ford F-250
- Years covered: 1999–2022
- Configurations: 746
- Observed towing range: 2,100 – 15,000 lbs
Jeep Gladiator
- Years covered: 2020–2022
- Configurations: 11
- Observed towing range: 4,000 – 7,650 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado
- Years covered: 2004–2022
- Configurations: 315
- Observed towing range: 1,500 – 7,700 lbs
Nissan Titan
- Years covered: 2004–2022
- Configurations: 366
- Observed towing range: 6,500 – 9,740 lbs
Ford Explorer
- Years covered: 1999–2023
- Configurations: 309
- Observed towing range: 1,799 – 7,300 lbs
Jeep Wrangler
- Years covered: 1999–2022
- Configurations: 95
- Observed towing range: 2,000 – 3,500 lbs
Find a vehicle for your towing job
These open the Tow Finder — enter your actual loaded weight. We do not assume a trailer weight for you.
Highest towing capacities in our database
Highest ratings currently represented in our dataset — not a “best vehicle” ranking across unrelated classes.
| Vehicle | Highest rating represented | Year | Configuration | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-350 | 21,000 lbs | 2022 | Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | Open |
| RAM 3500 | 17,000 lbs | 2017 | Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB | Open |
| RAM 2500 | 17,000 lbs | 2017 | Tradesman 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB | Open |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 16,800 lbs | 2022 | Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB DRW | Open |
| Dodge Ram 3500 | 16,350 lbs | 2007 | ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB SRW | Open |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 15,900 lbs | 2001 | SL 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB | Open |
| Ford F-250 | 15,000 lbs | 2022 | Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | Open |
| Dodge Ram 2500 | 14,150 lbs | 2001 | SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 134.7 in. WB | Open |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 14,000 lbs | 2023 | Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB | Open |
Towing isn't your only limit
Payload covers people, cargo and tongue weight — separate from the trailer-weight rating.
1,800 lbs − 360 lbs − 150 lbs − 700 lbs = 590 lbs remaining
Get the right number for the right configuration
1. Find your vehicle
Choose year, make and model.
2. Select the exact configuration
Cab, drivetrain, bed, axle ratio, trim and other available attributes.
3. Check the whole towing setup
Compare trailer weight, payload and tongue weight against available limits.
Why isn't there one towing capacity for every model?
Ratings in our dataset can differ by configuration dimensions such as model year, engine, drivetrain, cab, bed, axle ratio, trim and related package data when present — not every field applies to every vehicle.
Explore our towing database
- 31makes
- 314models
- 3,786model years
- 28,622configurations
- 28,359towing ratings
Towing guides
Practical explainers — secondary to the vehicle tools above.
- Does Fifth-Wheel Pin Weight Count as Payload?Learn how fifth-wheel pin weight uses pickup payload, affects rear axle loading, and how to verify limits with labels, manuals, and scales.
- Does Trailer Tongue Weight Count as Payload?Learn why trailer tongue weight counts against payload, how to calculate remaining capacity, and how to verify GVWR, axle, hitch, and trailer limits.
- What Counts Against Payload When Towing?Learn what consumes payload while towing, including passengers, cargo, tongue weight, hitch parts, accessories, and fluids.
- How to Calculate Available PayloadLearn how to subtract passengers, cargo, accessories, and tongue weight from payload to determine how much capacity remains.
- What Is Payload Capacity?Learn what counts as payload, how to calculate available capacity, and how passengers, cargo, tongue weight, and ratings affect hauling safety.
- How Much Towing Margin Should You Leave?Learn how to choose a practical towing buffer using payload, GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, trailer weight, conditions, and manufacturer limits.
Vehicle database
Crawlable paths: make → model → model year → configuration.