Towing Capacity Lookup
Select your vehicle below to get trim-specific towing capacity, payload, tongue weight, and hitch class.
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How to Use the Towing Capacity Lookup
Select your vehicle's year, make, model, and trim from the dropdowns above. The tool returns your exact towing capacity based on manufacturer specs, not generic estimates.
Towing capacity varies by trim, engine, drivetrain, and whether a tow package is installed. A 2024 Tacoma SR with the base engine tows a different amount than a TRD Pro with the hybrid powertrain. This tool accounts for those differences.
What the Numbers Mean
Max Towing Capacity is the maximum weight your vehicle can pull behind it, including the trailer and everything on it.
Payload Capacity is how much weight you can put in and on your vehicle, including passengers, cargo in the bed, and tongue weight from a trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum combined weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. This is the absolute ceiling.
Tongue Weight is the downward force the trailer hitch exerts on your vehicle. Safe range is 10-15% of total trailer weight.
Hitch Class tells you what size receiver and what weight rating your hitch needs. Learn more about hitch classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every spec comes from the manufacturer's official towing guide for that model year. We source from the same documents that dealerships and owners use. However, aftermarket modifications, accessories, and actual cargo loads can affect your real-world capacity. Always verify with your owner's manual.
Different trims have different curb weights (heavier trims with more features weigh more), different engines, different axle ratios, and different standard equipment. A heavier vehicle has less remaining capacity for towing and payload. The engine and axle ratio also determine how much the powertrain can safely pull.
We're building this database vehicle by vehicle, starting with the most popular trucks and SUVs. If your specific trim isn't listed yet, check back soon or use the closest comparable trim as a reference point. You can also check your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website for your exact configuration.
Yes, significantly in many cases. A factory tow package typically includes a heavier-duty radiator, transmission cooler, wiring harness, hitch receiver, and sometimes a different axle ratio. Without it, many vehicles are rated for substantially less towing capacity. Our specs indicate whether a tow package is standard or optional for each trim.