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How much Toyota Tacoma can Tow?
Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity: A Tacoma Double Cab can tow 3,500lbs if it has a 2.7L 4–cylinder engine. The Tacoma Double Cab can tow 6,400lbs with a 3.5L V6 motor.
While both engines are available for the SR5 and SR5 trims respectively, higher trims such as the TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road can only be bought with a V6 engine.
I created an article to determine the towing capacity they haul. After doing a bit of study, crunching the numbers, and then putting all the data together,
I discovered that the 2000-2022 ToyotaTacomas have some impressive capacities and even more remarkable figures if fitted with the optional accessories I discuss in this piece. Let’s look at some of the information to find out what they’re capable of!
Toyota Tacoma Tow at Each Trim Level
the Toyota Tacoma load and the towing capability are contingent upon the level of trim of your engine, its configuration, the style of the cab, as well as the length of bed you pick.
Whatever you decide to choose, you’ll be able to carry loads of cargo around Lakeland and beyond and will be able to increase the impressive Tacoma payload figures to your truck, without weighing it down. Find out all the specs:
Toyota Tacoma SR
- 4×2 Access Cab, V6: 6,800 lbs towing; 1,525 lbs payload
- 4×2 Access Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,685 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,560 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, V6: 6,500 lbs towing; 1,285 lbs payload
Tacoma SR5
- 4×2 Access Cab, V6: 6,800 lbs towing; 1,525 lbs payload
- 4×2 Access Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,685 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,560 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6: 6,700 lbs towing; 1,395 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6 w/6-footbed: 6,600 lbs towing; 1,355 lbs payload
- 4×4 Double Cab, V6: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,155 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, 4-Cylinder: 3,500 lbs towing; 1,445 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, V6: 6,500 lbs towing; 1,285 lbs payload
Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
- 4×4 Double Cab, V6: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,155 lbs payload
- 4×2 Access Cab, V6: 6,800 lbs towing; 1,525 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6: 6,700 lbs towing; 1,395 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6 w/6-footbed: 6,600 lbs towing; 1,355 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, V6: 6,500 lbs towing; 1,285 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, V6 w/manual transmission: 6,500 lbs towing; 1,260 lbs payload
- 4×4 Double Cab, V6 w/6-footbed: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,105 lbs payload
Tacoma TRD Off-Road
- 4×4 Double Cab, V6: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,155 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6: 6,700 lbs towing; 1,395 lbs payload
- 4×4 Access Cab, V6: 6,500 lbs towing; 1,285 lbs payload
- 4×4 Double Cab, V6 w/6-footbed: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,105 lbs payload
Tacoma Limited
- 4×4 Double Cab, V: 6,400 lbs towing; 1,095 lbs payload
- 4×2 Double Cab, V6: 6,600 lbs towing; 1,345 lbs payload
Toyota Tacoma Engine Capacity
Why is the Toyota Tacoma so popular on Long Branch roads? You have four options for Tacoma engines to choose from for the model year 2022. This will allow you to find the perfect combination of power and efficiency for your daily driving needs. These are the specifications for each option.
2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine
- 159 horsepower
- 180 lb-ft torque
3.5 L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine
- 278 horsepower
- 265 lb-ft torque
3.5 L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine
- 278 horsepower
- 265 lb-ft torque
Toyota Tacoma GCWR
What is what makes Tacoma quite unique is the fact that its GCWR is identical in all trim levels. The GCWR for the 2022’s Toyota Tacoma is 11,360 lbs.
It is the GCWR is the highest capacity that a truck could be able to carry on the trailer. This means that at any moment during the time weight of a vehicle and its trailer must not exceed the amount.
This includes the weight of passengers and the cargo. All values below are derived directly from Toyota’s publication.
Toyota Tacoma Towing Package
There is no longer a towing package listed for the Toyota Tacoma in 2022. Any truck with a V6 engine comes with what was previously known as towing packing.
This includes:
- Class IV Towing Hitch Receiver
- ATF cooler
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Power Steering Cooler
- 130-amp alternator
- 4-pin and 7-pin connector with converter
- Trailer-Sway Control (TSC)
If you do not have the V6 engine, you must take extra precautions to make sure your truck is well equipped to tow.
Toyota Tacoma Performance Features
The Toyota Tacoma’s towing and payload are not the only highlights of the show. You can rely on the standard and optional performance features to support your towing needs, increasing your safety and convenience while you’re on the move. These features include:
- Six-speed standard Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with Intelligence (ECT-i).
- Variable-assist power rack and pinion steering
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Toyota Safety Sense
- Front suspension with coil-spring double-wishbone coil
- The sport-tuned suspension ( Off-Road Sport).
- Tuned suspension with Bilstein(r), shocks ( Off-Road).
- Electronically controlled locking rear differential ( Off-Road).
What is the Tongue Load of a Tacoma?
A tongue load can be defined as the weight that is able to be put on the trailer hitch.For the majority of trailers, this figure is about 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight.
Toyota states that for all their engines that a towing weight that is 10% must not exceed. So, a maximum towing weight of 6800 lbs is limited to the tongue weight of 6800lbs.
How do you ensure that you don’t overstep this amount? When towing using any truck, it is essential to ensure that the weight of your tongue is not more than 15%. However, if you own a Tacoma then it shouldn’t exceed 10 percent.
You can confirm this by measuring the weight of the tongue that is on the trailer. It’s true, there are scales that can detect the tongue weight of a trailer that is up to 5500 lbs. This is shown below.
Towing Capacity Of Toyota Tacoma by Year
| Year | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity |
| 2022 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,095 – 1,685 lbs |
| 2021 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,095 – 1,685 lbs |
| 2020 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,120 – 1,620 lbs |
| 2019 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,120 – 1,620 lbs |
| 2018 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,120 – 1,620 lbs |
| 2017 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,120 – 1,620 lbs |
| 2016 | 3,500 – 6,800 lbs | 1,120 – 1,620 lbs |
| 2015 | 3,400 – 6,500 lbs | 1,175 – 1,500 lbs |
Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity FAQs
What can a 2022 Toyota Tacoma tow?
Which Tacoma is best for towing?
2021 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity 6,800 Pounds
There are many popular options in the midsize pickup truck category, and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma is the best. Downeast Toyota is proud to offer this model.
Can a Toyota Tacoma pull a 5000 lb trailer?
Due to the differences in the weight of each engine, models can be classified into either Class II or III. Because it can tow up to 3,500 pounds or less, the Base Tacoma model will be classified as Class II. V6 models, on the other hand, are Class III (5,000 lbs and less).
Can a Tacoma pull a horse trailer?
Yes, a Toyota Tacoma can pull a horse trailer, with one to a maximum of three horses.
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