2021 Toyota Tundra towing capacity.

The 2021 Toyota Tundra tows 7,800 - 10,200 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

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Built from the 2021 Toyota Tundra owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2021 Toyota Tundra
2021 TOWING RANGE
7,800 - 10,200 LBS
MAX GCWR
16,000 LBS
RATING ROWS
36 ROWS
Rating Section

3UR-FE engine

Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Long / Short bed

7,800 - 10,200 lbs

USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.201
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.201
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.203
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.201
USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.201
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.201
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.203
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.203
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.201
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 15,890 lbs 9,900 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.203
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.202
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.202
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.203
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.204
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.202
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,700 lbs Vehicles with towing package p.203
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,820 lbs 9,600 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.202
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 15,530 lbs 9,400 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.203
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 15,520 lbs 9,400 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.203
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,620 lbs 9,300 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.202
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,510 lbs 9,200 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.203
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,310 lbs 9,100 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.202
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,140 lbs 8,800 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.203
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,160 lbs 8,800 lbs Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.204
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.201
USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,200 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.201
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.203
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.201
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.203
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.203
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.202
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,900 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.202
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.203
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.203
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.204
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs Vehicles without towing package p.202
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
2021 Tundra owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
20 TOPICS
Printed limits, requirements and restrictions
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
12 PAGES
p.198 · p.199 · p.200 · p.201 · p.204 · p.205 · p.206 · p.207 · p.209 · p.213 · p.214 · p.215
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TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2021 Toyota towing guide notes.

The 2021 Tundra owner manual prints these limits, requirements and restrictions; a printed heading or model name limits a rule to the trucks it names. Its trailer-towing section also covers driving, maintenance, hitch installation and lighting. Use these with the exact rating row and verify the truck's certification label before towing.

FIG. 2021.1 Owner manual

Weight limits

  • Bumper towing limit

    Limit Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only): The gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) when towing with the bumper must never exceed the TWR or 5000 lb. (2268 kg) whichever is lower.

    p.207
  • Gross axle weight limit

    Limit The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certification Label.

    p.198 · p.200 · p.201 · p.205
  • Gross combination weight limit

    Limit The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR described in the table.

    p.200
  • Gross trailer weight limit

    Limit The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in the table.

    p.200
  • Gross vehicle weight limit

    Limit The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the Certification Label.

    p.200
  • Hitch weight rating

    Limit Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch.

    p.215
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating

    Rating Unbraked TWR: 1000 lb. (453 kg)

    p.199 · p.200 · p.201 · p.204
FIG. 2021.2 Owner manual

Trailer brakes

  • Trailer service brake requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are required.

    p.200
FIG. 2021.3 Owner manual

Trailer stability

  • Sway control requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.

    p.200
FIG. 2021.4 Owner manual

Hitch and connection

  • Safety chain requirement

    Required Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle.

    p.215
  • Weight-distributing hitch requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

    Instruction If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.

    p.200 · p.205
FIG. 2021.5 Owner manual

Load distribution

  • Recommended kingpin weight

    Recommended The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the kingpin weight is 14% to 16%.

    p.200 · p.205 · p.206
  • Recommended tongue weight

    Recommended The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.

    p.205
FIG. 2021.6 Owner manual

Trailer and tow type

  • CrewMax short-bed fifth-wheel fit

    Not compatible CrewMax models: Current fifth wheel trailer designs are not compatible with short bed.

    p.206
  • Two-axle trailer recommendation

    Recommended If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

    p.199
FIG. 2021.7 Owner manual

While towing

  • Break-in towing restriction

    Recommended If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).

    Instruction However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

    p.213
  • Cruise control while towing

    Do not Do not use cruise control when towing.

    p.214
  • Temporary spare tire

    Do not Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

    p.214
  • Towing speed limit

    Limit Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest.

    Recommended Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road.

    p.209 · p.214
FIG. 2021.8 Owner manual

Rating standard

  • SAE J2807 rating-standard provenance

    Standard These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.

    p.201 · p.204
Each statement is Toyota's printed wording from the same-year owner manual. A row requirement appears in the rating table only when Toyota marks that specific row.
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