How Much Does a Car Hauler with a Mid-Size Car Weigh?

Typical loaded5,700lbs

Ready to tow, a car hauler with a mid-size car usually weighs 5,000 to 6,300 lbs, including the trailer.

A tandem-axle car hauler (U-Haul publishes 2,210 lbs empty; open 16 to 20 ft steel haulers are commonly about 1,900 to 2,200 lbs) plus a mid-size sedan at curb weight (about 3,450 to 3,700 lbs for a 2025 Toyota Camry) and up to 200 lbs of straps, ramps, and cargo left in the car.

Tongue weight: about 570 to 855 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).

Real examples

ExamplePublished weightWhat that weight includes
U-Haul Auto Transport2,210 lbsempty trailer (5,290 lb max load, 7,500 lb gross)
2025 Toyota Camry LE3,450 lbsbase curb weight (secondary source; other trims to about 3,680 lbs)

Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.

Can your vehicle tow a car hauler with a mid-size car?

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.

Which vehicles can tow a car hauler with a mid-size car?

9 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical car hauler with a mid-size car at 5,700 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.

VehicleMax towingCan it tow it?
2026 Ford F-15013,500 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbsYes
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbsYes
2026 Ford Ranger7,500 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbsClose to limit
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbsClose to limit
2026 Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbsClose to limit
2025 Kia Telluride5,500 lbsNo
2026 Ford Explorer5,000 lbsNo
2026 Honda Pilot5,000 lbsNo
2026 Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbsNo
2026 Toyota Highlander5,000 lbsNo
2026 Ford Bronco4,500 lbsNo
2026 Subaru Outback3,500 lbsNo

Common questions

How much does a car hauler with a mid-size car weigh?

Loaded and on its trailer, a car hauler with a mid-size car typically weighs 5,000 to 6,300 lbs. A tandem-axle car hauler (U-Haul publishes 2,210 lbs empty; open 16 to 20 ft steel haulers are commonly about 1,900 to 2,200 lbs) plus a mid-size sedan at curb weight (about 3,450 to 3,700 lbs for a 2025 Toyota Camry) and up to 200 lbs of straps, ramps, and cargo left in the car.

What's the tongue weight of a car hauler with a mid-size car?

Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 570 to 855 lbs at a typical 5,700 lbs.

What size vehicle do I need to tow a car hauler with a mid-size car?

Look for a towing rating of at least 8,000 lbs so a heavier car hauler with a mid-size car still sits under 80% of the rating.

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