Toyota 4Runner towing capacity (2026): every trim
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner tows 6,000 lb in 13 of its 16 versions. The Trailhunter, TRD Pro and Platinum are rated 5,800 lb. Toyota doesn’t print a payload number for the 4Runner, but its GVWR minus curb weight gives about 1,005 to 1,550 lb, lowest on the Trailhunter.
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Over: payload by 10 lb, GVWR by 10 lb
- Tongue weight: 600 lb
- Over · Payload used: 1,400 of 1,390 lb (-10 lb left)
- Within · Adjusted trailer rating: 5,500 lb (you're using 90.9%)
Many trucks need a weight-distributing hitch at this weight. Ford's F-150 standard receiver is rated 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue without one. Check your owner's manual.
You're using 90.9% of your adjusted trailer rating. Many RV groups suggest staying under 80%. That's a rule of thumb, not a rating.
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Adjusted trailer rating = rating − (people + cargo + hitch − 300 lb).
Tongue weight = trailer weight × 12%. Payload used = people + cargo + hitch + tongue.
Every configuration
| Grade | Engine | Drive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | RWD | 4,455 | 6,005 | 1,550 | 6,000 |
| SR5 | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Part-time 4WD | 4,685 | 6,075 | 1,390 | 6,000 |
| TRD Sport | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | RWD | 4,610 | 6,020 | 1,410 | 6,000 |
| TRD Sport | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Part-time 4WD | 4,850 | 6,395 | 1,545 | 6,000 |
| TRD Sport Premium | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | RWD | 4,610 | 6,020 | 1,410 | 6,000 |
| TRD Sport Premium | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Part-time 4WD | 4,850 | 6,395 | 1,545 | 6,000 |
| TRD Off-Road | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Part-time 4WD | 4,850 | 6,240 | 1,390 | 6,000 |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Part-time 4WD | 5,225 | 6,505 | 1,280 | 6,000 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Part-time 4WD | 4,850 | 6,240 | 1,390 | 6,000 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Part-time 4WD | 5,225 | 6,505 | 1,280 | 6,000 |
| Limited | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | RWD | 4,730 | 6,130 | 1,400 | 6,000 |
| Limited | i-FORCE 2.4L turbo | Full-time 4WD | 4,970 | 6,395 | 1,425 | 6,000 |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Full-time 4WD | 5,370 | 6,505 | 1,135 | 6,000 |
| Platinum | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Full-time 4WD | 5,390 | 6,505 | 1,115 | 5,800 |
| TRD Pro | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Part-time 4WD | 5,455 | 6,505 | 1,050 | 5,800 |
| Trailhunter | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L hybrid | Part-time 4WD | 5,500 | 6,505 | 1,005 | 5,800 |
Year history
| Model year | Max towing | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6,000 lb | Toyota Pressroom, 2026 4Runner, Toyota, 2026 4Runner full specifications (Weights/Capacities) |
Is the 4Runner good for towing?
Why the off-road trims tow less
What 4Runner can tow 7,000 lbs?
What this page doesn't cover
Toyota doesn’t publish a 4Runner payload figure, GCWR or tongue limit on its spec page, so payload here is computed from Toyota’s GVWR and curb weight. Check your door-jamb sticker for your exact payload.
FAQ
What 4Runner can tow 7,000 lbs?
None. The 2026 4Runner tops out at 6,000 lb, and the Trailhunter, TRD Pro and Platinum are rated 5,800 lb.
Is the 4Runner good for towing?
It’s good for light to medium trailers up to its 6,000 lb rating. Payload is the limit to watch: Toyota’s GVWR and curb weights work out to about 1,005 to 1,550 lb, and tongue weight from a 5,000 lb trailer takes about 600 lb of that.
Why is the 4Runner towing capacity limited?
A body-on-frame midsize SUV has a shorter wheelbase and lower GVWR than a full-size truck. Toyota sets the 4Runner’s GVWR at 6,005 to 6,505 lb, and the trailer rating has to fit inside the combined limits the truck was tested for.
Does the 4Runner hybrid tow more?
No. The i-FORCE MAX versions are rated 5,800 to 6,000 lb, the same or lower than the i-FORCE versions, and their heavier curb weight leaves less payload.
Related tools and pages
Sources
- Toyota, 2026 4Runner full specifications (Weights/Capacities) · read 2026-10-19
- Toyota Pressroom, 2026 4Runner · read 2026-10-19
Written by Sikander Mushtaq. I build HitchMath's calculators and check every towing number against the manufacturer's own guide or spec page. Read how we calculate.
Last updated: 2026-10-19 · Editorial policy
HitchMath figures come from manufacturer documents and are for planning only. Your truck's door-jamb sticker, owner's manual and a scale ticket are the final word.