2025 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity

Max towing6,500lbs

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma can tow 3,500 to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped. Payload is up to 1,705 lbs.

Toyota publishes only the 6,500-lb maximum and 1,705-lb max payload; grade-level ratings come from Edmunds.

Towing capacity by configuration

ConfigurationMax towingPayloadWhat you need to know
2.4L turbo i-FORCE (278 hp), best case6,500 lbsSee door stickerToyota's lineup maximum; for 2024 Toyota tied this rating to SR5 and TRD PreRunner XtraCab models.
2.4L turbo i-FORCE (278 hp), Double Cab (e.g., TRD Sport)6,400 lbsSee door stickerApplies to Double Cab models.
2.4L turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid (e.g., TRD Pro)6,000 lbsSee door stickerHybrid is rated lower than the gas i-FORCE.
2.4L turbo (228 hp), SR grade3,500 lbsSee door stickerBase SR engine.

Can the 2025 Tacoma tow your trailer?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

What can the 2025 Toyota Tacoma tow?

Checked against the best-case rating of 6,500 lbs and typical loaded weights. Your configuration may be rated lower, so check it in the table above.

TrailerTypical loaded weightCan it tow it?
Jet ski on a single trailer1,250 lbsYes 19% of rating
Two jet skis on a double trailer2,450 lbsYes 38% of rating
16 to 18 ft aluminum fishing boat2,900 lbsYes 45% of rating
18 to 20 ft bass boat4,100 lbsYes 63% of rating
20 ft pontoon boat4,100 lbsYes 63% of rating
22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)4,400 lbsYes 68% of rating
22 to 24 ft tritoon (three tubes)5,800 lbsClose to limit 89% of rating
20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat4,300 lbsYes 66% of rating
24 to 26 ft wake boat8,000 lbsNo 123% of rating
Teardrop camper2,000 lbsYes 31% of rating
Pop-up camper2,500 lbsYes 38% of rating
Small travel trailer (under 20 ft)4,000 lbsYes 62% of rating
20 to 25 ft travel trailer5,800 lbsClose to limit 89% of rating
26 to 30 ft travel trailer7,400 lbsNo 114% of rating
Travel trailer over 30 ft9,000 lbsNo 138% of rating
Airstream, 25 to 27 ft6,900 lbsNo 106% of rating
Small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)9,200 lbsNo 142% of rating
Large fifth wheel (35 to 43 ft)16,000 lbsNo 246% of rating
Loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer2,200 lbsYes 34% of rating
Loaded 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer3,600 lbsYes 55% of rating
Utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV1,700 lbsYes 26% of rating
Car hauler with a mid-size car5,700 lbsClose to limit 88% of rating
Two-horse trailer with two horses5,900 lbsClose to limit 91% of rating

Common questions

What is the towing capacity of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is rated to tow 3,500 to 6,500 lbs, depending on configuration. Toyota publishes only the 6,500-lb maximum and 1,705-lb max payload; grade-level ratings come from Edmunds.

How much payload does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma have?

Up to 1,705 lbs, depending on configuration. Trailer tongue weight counts against payload, along with passengers and cargo.

Can the 2025 Toyota Tacoma tow a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?

Yes, but it's close to the limit. 5,800 lbs is 89% of the 6,500 lb rating. Many experienced towers stay under 80% (5,200 lbs) to leave room for hills, wind, and gear. Typical loaded weight is about 5,800 lbs, but yours may differ.

Can the 2025 Toyota Tacoma tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?

Yes, with room to spare. 4,100 lbs is 63% of the 6,500 lb rating, under the 80% comfort line of 5,200 lbs. Typical loaded weight is about 4,100 lbs, but yours may differ.

How does the 2025 Toyota Tacoma compare to the 2024?

Both years have the same maximum rating of 6,500 lbs.

Sources

Last verified October 31, 2026. We haven't yet confirmed this year line by line against the manufacturer's own document, so double-check it in your owner's manual. See a wrong number? Tell us.

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