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Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity: How Much Can the 2025 Model Tow?

Sep 25, 2025
2025 Toyota Tundra towing a large trailer on a scenic highway, showcasing its 12,000-pound towing capacity.

The Toyota Tundra is built for power, precision, and versatility, and nowhere is that more evident than in its towing capabilities. Whether you are hauling work equipment around Vallejo, or towing a camper to Sonoma, the Toyota Tundra towing capacity gives you the strength and confidence to get the job done.

At Toyota Vallejo, we are proud to showcase the 2025 Toyota Tundra, a full-size truck that can tow up to 12,000 pounds (when properly equipped). In this guide, we will explore towing by trim, payload capacity, towing features, towing packages, year-by-year comparisons, and how the Tundra compares to the Tacoma.

 Always check with Toyota Vallejo to confirm the exact towing limits of the configuration you are interested in.

2025 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity at a Glance

The 2025 Toyota Tundra delivers the strength you need for tough jobs and big adventures:

  • Max Towing Capacity: Can reach up to 12,000 lbs (when properly equipped)

  • Max Payload: Can reach up to 1,940 lbs, depending on configuration

  • Engines Available:

    • i-FORCE 3.4L Twin-Turbo V-6 (406–479 lb-ft torque)

    • i-FORCE MAX 3.4L Twin-Turbo V-6 Hybrid (583 lb-ft torque)

  • Transmission: 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic (ECT-i)

  • Drive Options: RWD or 4WD

Reach out to our Toyota Vallejo team to confirm availability and the right setup for your needs

Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity by Trim Level

Your towing power depends on the trim, drivetrain, and bed configuration. Here is a breakdown of the 2025 Toyota Tundra towing specs by trim, based on manufacturer data. These numbers may vary slightly depending on how your truck is equipped:

TrimEngineDrivetrainCab/BedMax Towing (up to)
SRi-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDDouble Cab, 6.5 ft8,300 lbs
SR5i-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDDouble Cab, 6.5 ft12,000 lbs
SR5i-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft12,000 lbs
Limitedi-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,350 lbs
Limited Hybridi-FORCE MAXRWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,040–11,450 lbs
Platinumi-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,310 lbs
Platinum Hybridi-FORCE MAXRWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,380 lbs
1794 Editioni-FORCE V-6RWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,310 lbs
1794 Hybridi-FORCE MAXRWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,380 lbs
TRD Proi-FORCE MAXRWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft11,175 lbs
Capstonei-FORCE MAXRWD / 4WDCrewMax, 5.5 ft10,340 lbs

 Best for Maximum Tow Rating: The SR5 Double Cab RWD with a 6.5-foot bed may be able to reach the full 12,000-pound capacity.

Towing and payload capacities vary by configuration, drivetrain, and equipment. Always confirm availability and exact limits with Toyota Vallejo

Toyota Tundra Payload Capacity

In the right configuration, the 2025 Toyota Tundra delivers a payload capacity of up to 1,940 pounds. That’s more than enough for jobsite tools, moving supplies, or outdoor adventure gear. Combined with its towing strength, the Tundra is ready for both work and play.

Contact Toyota Vallejo to confirm the exact number for your preferred model.

Toyota Tundra Towing Features

The Tundra is equipped with advanced towing features that help make hauling safer and easier:

  • Tow/Haul Mode: Optimizes performance when pulling heavy loads

  • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller: Improves control when stopping

  • Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist: Simplifies reversing

  • Blind Spot Monitor with Trailer Coverage: Expands awareness when towing

  • Premium Tow Mirrors: Heated, power-adjustable, and built for better visibility

  • Panoramic View Monitor: Reduces blind spots around your truck and trailer

These features are especially useful for navigating Bay Area roads, from I-80 in Vallejo to winding routes through Napa wine country.

Toyota Tundra Towing Packages

To maximize your towing capabilities, the 2025 Tundra offers optional towing packages:

  • Tow Package (SR and up): Class-IV hitch receiver and 7-/4-pin connector

  • Tow Tech Package: Wireless trailer camera and advanced trailer monitoring

  • Premium Tow Mirrors: Extended mirrors with heating and signals

  • Off Road Package: TRD-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, Multi – Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control, 18-inch TRD Alloy Wheels, and skid plates.

 Ask Toyota Vallejo to confirm which towing packages are available on your preferred trim.

Toyota Tundra Towing by Year

Here is how towing capacity has evolved across recent Tundra models:

Model YearMax Towing (up to)Max Payload (up to)
202512,000 lbs1,940 lbs
202412,000 lbs1,940 lbs
202312,000 lbs1,940 lbs
202212,000 lbs1,940 lbs
202110,200 lbs1,730 lbs
202010,200 lbs1,730 lbs

The redesigned Tundra (2022 and up) represents a major improvement in towing capacity. Exact figures vary by trim and drivetrain, so confirm with Toyota Vallejo.

Toyota Tundra vs. Toyota Tacoma Towing

How does the Tundra compare to the Tacoma?

  • Tacoma Max Tow: Up to ~6,800 lbs

  • Tundra Max Tow: Up to 12,000 lbs

If you need a midsize truck for lighter recreational towing, the Tacoma is a great choice. For heavier trailers, boats, or equipment, the Toyota Tundra may be the better fit.

Test Drive the Toyota Tundra in Vallejo Today

The 2025 Toyota Tundra may be the perfect truck for your toughest jobs and biggest adventures. At Toyota Vallejo, we are here to help you choose the right trim, towing package, and configuration for your lifestyle, whether you are towing across Vallejo job sites, exploring Napa backroads, or heading out to Sonoma camping grounds.

View Toyota Tundra Inventory at Toyota Vallejo.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much can a Toyota Tundra tow?
    •  When properly equipped, the 2025 Toyota Tundra may be able to tow up to 12,000 pounds. Confirm exact specs with Toyota Vallejo.
  • Can a Toyota Tundra tow 9,000 lbs?
    •  Yes. Every trim except the SR can tow over 9,000 pounds. Exact ratings vary, so check with Toyota Vallejo.
  • What is the towing capacity of the Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX?
    •  The i-FORCE MAX Hybrid engine may be able to tow up to 11,450 pounds, depending on trim and equipment. Some trims are rated closer to 11,040 lbs. Please confirm with Toyota Vallejo.
  • Does the Toyota Tundra come with tow mirrors?
    •  Yes. Premium Tow Mirrors are available on most trims, but availability depends on configuration. Contact Toyota Vallejo to confirm.
  • How does the Toyota Tundra compare to the Toyota Tacoma in towing?
    •  The Tundra can tow up to 12,000 lbs, while the Tacoma can tow up to about 6,800 lbs.

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