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2016 Toyota Tundra towing capacity

Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 6,000 – 10,100 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.

Max rating10,100 lbs

Min rating6,000 lbs

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49 configurations

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What can a 2016 Toyota Tundra tow?

Across 49 configurations with published ratings, 2016 Toyota Tundra towing capacity ranges from 6,000 lbs to 10,100 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2016 Toyota Tundra can tow the maximum value.

Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,000 lbs
Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,100 lbs
Configurations with a towing rating: 49 of 49

Highest-rated example: SR5 5.7L V8 · 4x2 — 10,100 lbs

Lowest-rated example: SR5 4.6L V8 · 4x4 — 6,000 lbs

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Highest towing configurations

Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2016 Toyota Tundra. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.

Highest towing configurations for 2016 Toyota Tundra
Trim	Cab	Drivetrain	Bed	Axle ratio	Max towing	Payload
SR5 5.7L V8	—	4x2	5.6 ft	4.30	10,100 lbs	1,650 lbs
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV	—	4x2	5.6 ft	4.30	10,100 lbs	1,650 lbs
Limited 5.7L V8	—	4x2	5.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,630 lbs
Limited 5.7L V8	Double Cab	4x2	6.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,680 lbs
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV	—	4x2	5.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,630 lbs
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV	Double Cab	4x2	6.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,680 lbs
SR 5.7L V8	Double Cab	4x2	6.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,720 lbs
SR 5.7L V8	Double Cab	4x2	8 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,700 lbs
SR 5.7L V8	Regular Cab	4x2	8 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	2,060 lbs
SR 5.7L V8	Double Cab	4x4	6.6 ft	4.30	10,000 lbs	1,620 lbs

Towing capacity by drivetrain

2016 Toyota Tundra 4x2 towing capacity

Range: 6,000 – 10,100 lbs (median 10,000 lbs) across 23 configurations in this dataset.

2016 Toyota Tundra 4x4 towing capacity

Range: 6,000 – 10,000 lbs (median 9,100 lbs) across 26 configurations in this dataset.

Towing capacity by cab style

2016 Toyota Tundra Double Cab towing capacity

Observed range: 6,000 – 10,000 lbs (26 configurations).

2016 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab towing capacity

Observed range: 10,000 lbs (4 configurations).

Towing capacity by axle ratio

Axle ratio	Towing range	Configurations
3.91	6,000 – 6,700 lbs	6
4.30	9,000 – 10,100 lbs	43

2016 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: 1,430 – 2,060 lbs
Configurations with payload data: 49

Highest-payload configurations

SR 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,060 lbs
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 2,060 lbs
SR 5.7L V8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,990 lbs
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,990 lbs
SR 5.7L V8 · 4x2 · Double Cab — 1,720 lbs

Quick configuration comparison

Observed towing ranges from the 2016 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	6,000 – 10,100 lbs	23
4x4	6,000 – 10,000 lbs	26

Cab styles

Cab	Towing range	Configs
Double Cab	6,000 – 10,000 lbs	26
Regular Cab	10,000 lbs	4

Bed lengths

Bed	Towing range	Configs
5.6 ft	6,400 – 10,100 lbs	19
6.6 ft	6,000 – 10,000 lbs	18
8 ft	9,000 – 10,000 lbs	12

Axle ratios

Axle	Towing range	Median	Configs
3.91	6,000 – 6,700 lbs	6,000 lbs	6
4.30	9,000 – 10,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	43

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, 4.30
Cab styles: Double Cab, Regular Cab
Bed lengths: 5.6 ft, 6.6 ft, 8 ft
Published towing range: 6,000 – 10,100 lbs

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Towing capacity by trim

Trim	Max towing	Curb weight	Payload*	HP	Torque	Axle	Wheelbase
SR5 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,100 lbs	—	1,650 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,100 lbs	—	1,650 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	—	1,630 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,680 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	—	1,630 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,680 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,185 lbs	1,720 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,305 lbs	1,700 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR 5.7L V8 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	4,940 lbs	2,060 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,480 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,215 lbs	1,990 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,185 lbs	1,720 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,305 lbs	1,700 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	4,940 lbs	2,060 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,480 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,990 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,185 lbs	1,720 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 4x2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,305 lbs	1,700 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,720 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5,305 lbs	1,700 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
1794 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900 lbs	—	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
1794 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900 lbs	—	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Platinum 5.7L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900 lbs	—	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Platinum 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900 lbs	—	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,800 lbs	—	1,555 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,800 lbs	—	1,555 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,400 lbs	—	1,555 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,400 lbs	—	1,555 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,200 lbs	—	1,530 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,200 lbs	—	1,530 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
1794 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,100 lbs	—	1,510 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
1794 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,100 lbs	—	1,510 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Platinum 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,100 lbs	—	1,510 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,000 lbs	6 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,000 lbs	6 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,000 lbs	5,615 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,000 lbs	5,615 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,000 lbs	6 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,000 lbs	6 lbs	1,580 lbs	381	401	4.30	164.6
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,620 lbs	381	401	4.30	145.7
SR5 4.6L V8 4x2 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,700 lbs	—	1,540 lbs	310	327	3.91	145.7
SR5 4.6L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,400 lbs	—	1,430 lbs	310	327	3.91	145.7
SR 4.6L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,000 lbs	5,115 lbs	1,580 lbs	310	327	3.91	145.7
SR 4.6L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,000 lbs	5,415 lbs	1,490 lbs	310	327	3.91	145.7
SR5 4.6L V8 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,000 lbs	5,115 lbs	1,580 lbs	310	327	3.91	145.7
SR5 4.6L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	6,000 lbs	5 lbs	1,490 lbs	310	327	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.