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Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity

Toyota Tundra has the higher peak towing rating represented in our dataset

F-150

Highest rating represented in our dataset

11,300 lbs

Tundra

Highest rating represented in our dataset

12,000 lbs

Difference

Peak ratings in dataset

+700 lbs

Toyota Tundra has the higher peak rating in 12 of 23 shared model years; Ford F-150 leads in 10.

Across the model years represented in our database, the Toyota Tundra reaches a higher peak towing rating (12,000 lbs vs 11,300 lbs, difference 700 lbs). In shared model years with data, F-150 leads in 10 and Tundra leads in 12 (1 tie). The exact difference depends heavily on model year and configuration.

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Ford F-150

Years covered: 1999–2023
Configurations: 986
Observed tow range: 2,000 – 11,300 lbs
Payload range: 800 – 2,710 lbs
Peak towing: 11,300 lbs in 2009, 2010 (2009, 2010)
Peak payload: 2,710 lbs in 2006

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Toyota Tundra

Years covered: 2000–2022
Configurations: 624
Observed tow range: 4,000 – 12,000 lbs
Payload range: 1,210 – 2,090 lbs
Peak towing: 12,000 lbs in 2022 (2022)
Peak payload: 2,090 lbs in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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At a glance

Maximum towing represented

F-15011,300 lbs

Tundra12,000 lbs

Tundra wins

Peak towing advantage

F-150—

Tundra+700 lbs

Tundra wins

Maximum payload (validated)

F-1502,710 lbs

Tundra2,090 lbs

F-150 wins

Observed towing range

F-1502,000 lbs – 11,300 lbs

Tundra4,000 lbs – 12,000 lbs

Years covered

F-1501999–2023

Tundra2000–2022

Configurations available

F-150986

Tundra624

Peak towing years

F-15011,300 lbs in 2009, 2010

Tundra12,000 lbs in 2022

Peak payload years

F-1502,710 lbs in 2006

Tundra2,090 lbs in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

F-150

Tundra

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Model year

2000 Ford F-150 vs 2000 Toyota Tundra

Decision metrics

Peak towing represented

F-1508,800 lbs

Tundra7,200 lbs

F-150: -1,600 lbs / -18.2%

Peak payload

F-1501,780 lbs

Tundra1,924 lbs

Tundra: +144 lbs / +8.1%

Minimum towing represented

F-1505,000 lbs

Tundra4,950 lbs

F-150: -50 lbs / -1.0%

Minimum payload

F-150800 lbs

Tundra1,377 lbs

Tundra: +577 lbs / +72.1%

F-150

GVWR range: 5,450 – 6,250 lbs
Curb weight range: 3,923 – 4,806 lbs
GCWR: Not available in our dataset
Drivetrains: 4x2, 4x4
Cabs: Regular Cab, Super Cab
Bed lengths: Not available in our dataset
Axle ratios: 3.08, 3.31, 3.55
Engines: Not available in our dataset
Configuration count: 40

Tundra

GVWR range: 5,500 – 6,200 lbs
Curb weight range: 3,795 – 4,644 lbs
GCWR: Not available in our dataset
Drivetrains: 4x2, 4x4
Cabs: Access Cab, Regular Cab
Bed lengths: Not available in our dataset
Axle ratios: 3.91, 3.92, 4.08, 4.10
Engines: Not available in our dataset
Configuration count: 9

Data coverage

Ford F-150 2000: 40 configurations

Toyota Tundra 2000: 9 configurations

Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

Compare towing capacity by year

Maximum observed towing capacity per model year in our dataset. Click a year to select it for detailed comparison.

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F-150 vs Tundra by year

Every year where either model has data. Missing values are not treated as zero.

Year	F-150 max tow	Tundra max tow	Difference	Winner
2023	11,000 lbs	No comparable data	No comparable data	Not enough data
2022	11,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	+1,000 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2021	11,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	-1,000 lbs F-150	F-150
2020	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2019	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2018	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2017	10,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	0 lbs	Tie
2016	10,000 lbs	10,100 lbs	+100 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2015	9,000 lbs	10,200 lbs	+1,200 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2014	8,100 lbs	10,500 lbs	+2,400 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2013	8,100 lbs	10,400 lbs	+2,300 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2012	9,400 lbs	10,400 lbs	+1,000 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2011	9,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	+800 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2010	11,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	-500 lbs F-150	F-150
2009	11,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	-500 lbs F-150	F-150
2008	9,500 lbs	10,800 lbs	+1,300 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2007	9,500 lbs	10,800 lbs	+1,300 lbs Tundra	Tundra
2006	9,500 lbs	7,100 lbs	-2,400 lbs F-150	F-150
2005	9,500 lbs	5,400 lbs	-4,100 lbs F-150	F-150
2004	9,500 lbs	5,400 lbs	-4,100 lbs F-150	F-150
2003	8,800 lbs	7,200 lbs	-1,600 lbs F-150	F-150
2002	8,800 lbs	7,200 lbs	-1,600 lbs F-150	F-150
2001	8,800 lbs	7,200 lbs	-1,600 lbs F-150	F-150
2000	8,800 lbs	7,200 lbs	-1,600 lbs F-150	F-150
1999	6,900 lbs	No comparable data	No comparable data	Not enough data

Payload capacity by model year

Maximum observed payload for both models across years. Higher tow rating is not always the only relevant choice.

F-150Tundra

Best towing configurations

2000 Ford F-150

Work Series4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.08Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,675 lbs
Work Series4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.08Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs
XL4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.08Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
XL4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.08Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,675 lbs
XL4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.08Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,555 lbs

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2000 Toyota Tundra

LTD V8 4dr4x2 · Access Cab · 3.92Max towing 7,200 lbs · Payload 1,798 lbs
SR5 V8 2dr4x4 · Regular Cab · 3.91Max towing 7,200 lbs · Payload 1,879 lbs
SR5 V8 4dr4x2 · Access Cab · 3.92Max towing 7,200 lbs · Payload 1,924 lbs
LTD V8 4dr4x4 · Access Cab · 3.91Max towing 7,100 lbs · Payload 1,406 lbs
SR5 V8 4dr4x4 · Access Cab · 3.91Max towing 7,100 lbs · Payload 1,532 lbs

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Where each model has the advantage

Ford F-150

Higher maximum towing in: 10 of 23 comparable years
Show years
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2021
Higher payload in: 18 of 23 comparable years
Show years
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Toyota Tundra

Higher maximum towing in: 12 of 23 comparable years
Show years
2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Higher payload in: 5 of 23 comparable years
Show years
2000, 2001, 2012, 2013, 2014

Years where these models are closest

Shared years with the smallest absolute difference in maximum towing ratings.

Year	F-150	Tundra	Difference
2017	10,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	0 lbs
2016	10,000 lbs	10,100 lbs	+100 lbs
2010	11,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	-500 lbs
2009	11,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	-500 lbs
2011	9,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	+800 lbs
2022	11,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	+1,000 lbs
2021	11,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	-1,000 lbs
2012	9,400 lbs	10,400 lbs	+1,000 lbs

Years with the biggest towing-capacity difference

Year	F-150	Tundra	Difference
2005	9,500 lbs	5,400 lbs	-4,100 lbs
2004	9,500 lbs	5,400 lbs	-4,100 lbs
2014	8,100 lbs	10,500 lbs	+2,400 lbs
2006	9,500 lbs	7,100 lbs	-2,400 lbs
2013	8,100 lbs	10,400 lbs	+2,300 lbs
2020	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs
2019	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs
2018	8,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	+2,000 lbs

Data coverage / methodology

Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

Peak values are the highest ratings represented in our dataset, not a claim of manufacturer completeness.
Missing values are never treated as zero.
We do not use averages of towing configurations as a primary comparison metric.
Trailer “match” means the entered limits are satisfied by ratings in our dataset — additional real-world vehicle/trailer limits may apply. We never say a tow is “safe.”

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