Ford F-150
- Years covered
- 1999–2023
- Configurations
- 986
- Observed tow range
- 2,000 – 11,300 lbs
- Payload range
- 800 – 2,710 lbs
- Peak payload
- 2,710 lbs in 2006
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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 lbsTundra
Highest rating represented in our dataset
12,000 lbsDifference
Peak ratings in dataset
+700 lbsToyota 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.
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
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
VSTundra
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Compare specific model years
2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Toyota Tundra
Decision metrics
Peak towing represented
F-15011,000 lbs
Tundra10,000 lbs
F-150: -1,000 lbs / -9.1%
Peak payload
F-1502,238 lbs
Tundra1,730 lbs
F-150: -508 lbs / -22.7%
Minimum towing represented
F-1505,000 lbs
Tundra8,000 lbs
Tundra: +3,000 lbs / +60.0%
Minimum payload
F-1501,745 lbs
Tundra1,520 lbs
F-150: -225 lbs / -12.9%
F-150
- GVWR range
- 6,010 – 7,150 lbs
- Curb weight range
- 4,021 – 5,014 lbs
- GCWR
- Not available in our dataset
- Drivetrains
- 4x2, 4x4
- Cabs
- Regular Cab, SuperCrew Cab
- Bed lengths
- 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Axle ratios
- 3.15, 3.31, 3.55, 3.73
- Engines
- 2.7 liters V-6, 3.3 liters V-6, 3.5 liters V-6, 5.0 liters V-8
- Configuration count
- 42
Tundra
- GVWR range
- 6,900 – 7,200 lbs
- Curb weight range
- 5,170 – 5,680 lbs
- GCWR
- Not available in our dataset
- Drivetrains
- 4x2, 4x4
- Cabs
- CrewMax, Double Cab
- Bed lengths
- 5.6 ft, 6.6 ft, 8 ft
- Axle ratios
- 4.30
- Engines
- 5.7 liters V-8
- Configuration count
- 20
Data coverage
Ford F-150 2021: 42 configurations
Toyota Tundra 2021: 20 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.
F-150Tundra
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
2021 Ford F-150
- Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab · 5.5 ft · 3.31Max towing 11,000 lbs · Payload 2,054 lbs
- Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · SuperCrew Cab · 5.5 ft · 3.31Max towing 11,000 lbs · Payload 2,102 lbs
- King Ranch5.0 liters V-8 · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab · 5.5 ft · 3.15Max towing 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,139 lbs
- King Ranch5.0 liters V-8 · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab · 6.5 ft · 3.15Max towing 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,238 lbs
- King Ranch5.0 liters V-8 · 4x4 · SuperCrew Cab · 5.5 ft · 3.31Max towing 9,000 lbs · Payload 2,138 lbs
2021 Toyota Tundra
- Limited 5.7L V85.7 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.6 ft · 4.30Max towing 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
- SR 5.7L V85.7 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.6 ft · 4.30Max towing 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,730 lbs
- SR 5.7L V85.7 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 4.30Max towing 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,700 lbs
- SR5 5.7L V85.7 liters V-8 · 4x2 · CrewMax · 5.6 ft · 4.30Max towing 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
- SR5 5.7L V85.7 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.6 ft · 4.30Max towing 10,000 lbs · Payload 1,730 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.”
Model pages
Ford F-150 towing capacity · Toyota Tundra towing capacity