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2011 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,500 – 10,400 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2011 Toyota Tundra tow?
Across 28 configurations with published ratings, 2011 Toyota Tundra towing capacity ranges from 4,500 lbs to 10,400 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2011 Toyota Tundra can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,400 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 28 of 28
Highest-rated example: Grade 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 10,400 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Grade V6 · 4x2 — 4,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 Toyota Tundra. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5.7L V8 | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 10,400 lbs | 2,090 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 | Double Cab | 4x2 | 6.6 ft | 4.10 | 10,100 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 | Double Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 10,100 lbs | 1,645 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 10,100 lbs | 2,020 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 10,100 lbs | 2,020 lbs |
| Limited 5.7L V8 | Double Cab | 4x2 | 6.6 ft | 4.30 | 10,100 lbs | 1,720 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 | — | 4x2 | 5.6 ft | 4.10 | 9,900 lbs | 1,665 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 | Double Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 9,800 lbs | 1,540 lbs |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV | Double Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.30 | 9,800 lbs | 1,540 lbs |
| Limited 5.7L V8 | Double Cab | 4x4 | 6.6 ft | 4.30 | 9,800 lbs | 1,620 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2011 Toyota Tundra 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 4,500 – 10,400 lbs (median 8,950 lbs) across 12 configurations in this dataset.
2011 Toyota Tundra 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,400 – 10,100 lbs (median 9,100 lbs) across 16 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,500 – 10,100 lbs (12 configurations).
2011 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 4,800 – 10,400 lbs (8 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.91 | 4,500 – 8,200 lbs | 7 |
| 4.10 | 7,800 – 10,100 lbs | 7 |
| 4.30 | 9,000 – 10,400 lbs | 14 |
2011 Toyota Tundra payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,450 – 2,090 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 28
Highest-payload configurations
- Grade 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,090 lbs
- Grade 5.7L V8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,020 lbs
- Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 2,020 lbs
- Grade 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Double Cab — 1,870 lbs
- Grade 4.6L V8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,870 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 Toyota Tundra dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 4,500 – 10,400 lbs | 12 |
| 4x4 | 6,400 – 10,100 lbs | 16 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Double Cab | 4,500 – 10,100 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 4,800 – 10,400 lbs | 8 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 ft | 7,700 – 9,900 lbs | 8 |
| 6.6 ft | 4,500 – 10,100 lbs | 13 |
| 8 ft | 4,800 – 10,400 lbs | 7 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.91 | 4,500 – 8,200 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 7 |
| 4.10 | 7,800 – 10,100 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 7 |
| 4.30 | 9,000 – 10,400 lbs | 9,800 lbs | 14 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.91, 4.10, 4.30
- Cab styles: Double Cab, Regular Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.6 ft, 6.6 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 4,500 – 10,400 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 10,400 lbs | 4,910 lbs | 2,090 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 10,100 lbs | 5,155 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB | 10,100 lbs | 5,355 lbs | 1,645 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 164.6 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 10,100 lbs | 5,180 lbs | 2,020 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 10,100 lbs | 5,180 lbs | 2,020 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 10,100 lbs | 5,180 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,900 lbs | 5,335 lbs | 1,665 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB | 9,800 lbs | 5,660 lbs | 1,540 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 164.6 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB | 9,800 lbs | 5,660 lbs | 1,540 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 164.6 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,800 lbs | 5,480 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,800 lbs | 5,480 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,300 lbs | 5,335 lbs | 1,645 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.8 in. WB | 9,200 lbs | 5,080 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 126.8 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.8 in. WB | 9,200 lbs | 5,080 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 126.8 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,625 lbs | 1,575 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,625 lbs | 1,575 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,645 lbs | 1,555 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,645 lbs | 1,555 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.30 | 145.7 |
| Grade 4.6L V8 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.8 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 4,730 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 310 | 327 | 4.10 | 126.8 |
| Grade 4.6L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 8,200 lbs | 5,085 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 310 | 327 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
| Grade 4.6L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 8,100 lbs | 5,250 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 310 | 327 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,460 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Grade 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,460 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 381 | 401 | 4.10 | 145.7 |
| Grade 4.6L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,550 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 310 | 327 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
| Grade 4.6L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 6,400 lbs | 5,385 lbs | 1,515 lbs | 310 | 327 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
| Grade V6 4x2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. box 126.8 in. WB | 4,900 lbs | 4,580 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 270 | 278 | 3.91 | 126.8 |
| Grade V6 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 4,800 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 1,715 lbs | 270 | 278 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
| Grade V6 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB | 4,500 lbs | 4,950 lbs | 1,450 lbs | 270 | 278 | 3.91 | 145.7 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.