2017 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Up to 10,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SR, Regular Cab SR Long Bed 4x2, 5.7L V8, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,400 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating10,500 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 6,400 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2017 Toyota Tundra towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 | 10,500 lbs | 22 |
| 4.6L V8 | 6,800 lbs | 6 |
2017 Toyota Tundra towing capacity chart
All 28 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR, Regular Cab SR Long Bed 4x2cell prints '10,500/10,300' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,500 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,300/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,300 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,300/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,300 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR, Regular Cab SR Long Bed 4x4cell prints '10,500/10,300' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 10,300 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Limited, Double Cab Limited Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,100' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Long Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Long Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Short Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,300/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,300/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Long Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Long Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Short Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| TRD Pro, Double Cab TRD Pro Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '—/9,700' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,700 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Limited, CrewMax Limited Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,500/8,900' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Platinum, CrewMax Platinum Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,500/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| 1794 Edition, CrewMax 1794 Edition Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,500/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| TRD Pro, CrewMax TRD Pro Short Bed 4x4cell prints '—/9,200' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Limited, Double Cab Limited Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,100' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Limited, CrewMax Limited Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,500/8,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| Platinum, CrewMax Platinum Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,500/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 | |
| 1794 Edition, CrewMax 1794 Edition Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,500/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models | p. 32 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x2cell prints '6,800/6,500' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 6,800 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x2cell prints '6,800/6,500' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 6,800 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x2cell prints '6,700/6,400' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 6,700 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x4cell prints '6,800/6,500' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 6,500 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x4cell prints '6,800/6,500' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 6,500 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Standard Bed (Short Bed on CrewMax) 4x4cell prints '6,700/6,400' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 6,400 lbs | 4.6L V8 towing hitch receiver and 4/7-pin connector (listed standard on 4.6L V8 grades) | p. 32 |
Common questions
Which 2017 Toyota Tundra engine tows the most?
5.7L V8, at up to 10,500 lbs. Next is 4.6L V8 at up to 6,800 lbs.
What does a 2017 Toyota Tundra need to tow 10,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Tow Package (towing hitch receiver, trailer brake controller prewire, 4.30 rear axle ratio, coolers, HD battery); listed as standard on 5.7L V8 models.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 Tundra (eBrochure). Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2017 Toyota Tundra
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2017 Toyota Tundra configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer brake controller, listed for 22 of 28 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver, listed for 28 of 28 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2017 Toyota Tundra. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2017 Tundra (eBrochure), Toyota. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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