2021 Toyota Tundra towing capacity
Up to 10,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed 4x2, 5.7L V8, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,800 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2021 Toyota Tundra towing capacity chart
All 20 configurations in the source, by hitch type, 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, Double Cab SR Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,200/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,200 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,200/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,200 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Limited, Double Cab Limited Standard Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,100' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Long Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Long Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Short Bed 4x2cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 10,100 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,200/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,200/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| TRD Pro, Double Cab TRD Pro Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '—/9,900' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR, Double Cab SR Long Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, Double Cab SR5 Long Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| SR5, CrewMax SR5 Short Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Limited, CrewMax Limited Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Platinum, CrewMax Platinum Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| 1974 Edition, CrewMax 1974 Edition Short Bed 4x2cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| TRD Pro, CrewMax TRD Pro Short Bed 4x4cell prints '—/9,200' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Limited, Double Cab Limited Standard Bed 4x4cell prints '10,100/9,100' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Limited, CrewMax Limited Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| Platinum, CrewMax Platinum Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 | |
| 1974 Edition, CrewMax 1974 Edition Short Bed 4x4cell prints '9,400/8,800' (4x2/4x4) | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table) | p. 21 |
Common questions
What does a 2021 Toyota Tundra need to tow 10,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: 5.7L V8 Tow Package (standard on all grades per table).
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 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 2021 Toyota Tundra
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 2021 Toyota Tundra. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Toyota Tundra. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 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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