2018 Toyota Tundra towing capacity.

The 2018 Toyota Tundra tows 6,400 - 10,200 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

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Built from the 2018 Toyota Tundra owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2018 TOWING RANGE
6,400 - 10,200 LBS
MAX GCWR
16,000 LBS
RATING ROWS
76 ROWS
Rating Sections

Towing Capacity by Configuration

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2018 ratings for your specific Toyota Tundra configuration.

Toyota publishes this guide with engine and drive details directly in the tow-rating table.

Highest Rating
3UR-FBE engine Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Long / Short bed
Range: 7,800 - 10,200 lbs
Max rating 10,200 LBS
3UR-FE engine Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Long / Short bed
Range: 7,800 - 10,200 lbs
Max rating 10,200 LBS
1UR-FE engine Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Short bed
Range: 6,400 - 6,800 lbs
Max rating 6,800 LBS
2018 Toyota Tundra exact rating table
Rating Section

3UR-FBE engine

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

7,800 - 10,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3UR-FBE engine configurations

36 rows12 model codes2 cab groups7,800 to 10,200 lbs
USK51L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.178
USK51L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.177
USK51L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.180
USK52L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.178
USK51L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.178
USK51L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.177
USK51L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.180
USK51L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.181
USK52L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.178
USK51L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.180
USK56L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.179
USK56L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.179
USK56L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.182
USK56L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.182
USK57L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.179
USK56L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,900 lbs 9,700 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.179
USK51L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 15,600 lbs 9,400 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.180
USK51L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 15,600 lbs 9,400 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.181
USK57L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,700 lbs 9,300 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.179
USK56L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,600 lbs 9,200 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.181
USK56L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,400 lbs 9,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.179
USK56L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,200 lbs 8,800 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.182
USK56L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 15,200 lbs 8,800 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.182
USK51L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,300 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.177
USK51L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,200 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.178
USK51L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.180
USK52L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.178
USK51L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.180
USK51L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.181
USK56L-CRTSGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.179
USK56L-CRTLGA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,900 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.179
USK56L-PSTLGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.182
USK56L-PSTSGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTZGA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.182
USK57L-CHTSGA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FBE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.179
Rating Section

3UR-FE engine

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

7,800 - 10,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3UR-FE engine configurations

36 rows12 model codes2 cab groups7,800 to 10,200 lbs
USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.177
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.177
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.180
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.178
USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.177
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.177
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.180
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.180
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 10,000 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.178
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.180
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.178
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,900 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.178
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.181
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 16,000 lbs 9,800 lbs *3: Vehicles with towing package p.179
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,900 lbs 9,700 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.178
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 15,600 lbs 9,400 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.180
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 15,600 lbs 9,400 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.180
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,700 lbs 9,300 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.179
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,600 lbs 9,200 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.181
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,400 lbs 9,100 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.178
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,200 lbs 8,800 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.181
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 15,200 lbs 8,800 lbs *4: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank p.181
USK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,300 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.177
USK51L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,200 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.177
USK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.180
USK52L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,100 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.178
USK51L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.180
USK51L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.180
USK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 8,000 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.178
USK56L-CRTLKA Double Cab / Standard bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,900 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.178
USK56L-PSTLKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.181
USK56L-PSTZKA CrewMax / Short bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.181
USK57L-CHTSKA Double Cab / Long bed 3UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 14,000 lbs 7,800 lbs *2: Vehicles without towing package p.179
Rating Section

1UR-FE engine

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

6,400 - 6,800 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

1UR-FE engine configurations

4 rows4 model codes2 cab groups6,400 to 6,800 lbs
UPK51L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 1UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 12,500 lbs 6,800 lbs No row note p.177
UPK51L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 1UR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 12,500 lbs 6,700 lbs No row note p.180
UPK56L-CRTSKA Double Cab / Standard bed 1UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 12,500 lbs 6,500 lbs No row note p.177
UPK56L-PSTSKA CrewMax / Short bed 1UR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 12,500 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.180
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
Tundra owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
11 TOPICS
Brakes, hitch, limits, and loading where published
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
7 PAGES
p.174 · p.175 · p.176 · p.177 · p.182 · p.183 · p.184
VIEW GUIDE NOTES
TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2018 Toyota towing guide notes.

Toyota publishes these topics at document level. Use them with the exact rating row and verify the truck's certification label before towing.

FIG. 2018.1 Owner manual

Hitch guidance

  • Weight-distributing hitch guidance p.183
FIG. 2018.2 Owner manual

Load distribution

  • Kingpin weight guidance p.176 · p.183 · p.184
  • Recommended tongue weight guidance p.183
FIG. 2018.3 Owner manual

Rating standard

  • SAE J2807 rating-standard provenance p.177 · p.182
FIG. 2018.4 Owner manual

Trailer brakes

  • Trailer service brake requirement p.176
FIG. 2018.5 Owner manual

Trailer stability

  • Sway control guidance p.176
FIG. 2018.6 Owner manual

Weight limits

  • Gross axle weight limit p.174 · p.176 · p.177 · p.183
  • Gross combination weight limit p.176
  • Gross trailer weight limit p.176
  • Gross vehicle weight limit p.176
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating p.175 · p.176 · p.177 · p.182
These are document-level owner-manual topics. A row requirement appears in the rating table only when Toyota marks that specific row.
Lookup

Start with familiar details

Use grade, drive, cab, bed, engine, transmission, and package details where Toyota publishes them. Model code remains visible when it is the last detail needed to identify the matching rating.

Guide policy

Guide notes stay separate

The guide-notes panel summarizes same-year owner-manual topics. Row requirement cells still show only notes Toyota attaches to that rating row.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Toyota owner-manual pages used to build the 2018 Tundra overview and guide-signal inventory.

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