Towing Capacity Lookup & Calculator

Factory tow ratings by vehicle and year, plus a calculator that turns the sticker numbers into your real-world limit once passengers and cargo are on board.

Real-world towing calculator

Your numbers (from the door jamb sticker and owner's manual)

Results

Max trailer weight
 
GCWR - curb weight - load
Recommended tongue weight
 
10-15% of trailer weight
Minimum hitch class
 

This is the physics-based ceiling. Your manufacturer's published tow rating for your exact configuration is the legal and warranty limit: use whichever number is lower.

Tow ratings by vehicle

Curated ratings by generation and year, with the configuration notes that the headline numbers hide.

Pickup trucks

Ford F-150

Up to 14,000 lb

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Up to 13,300 lb

Ram 1500

Up to 12,750 lb

GMC Sierra 1500

Up to 13,200 lb

Toyota Tacoma

Up to 6,800 lb

Toyota Tundra

Up to 12,000 lb

Ford Ranger

Up to 7,500 lb

Chevrolet Colorado

Up to 7,700 lb

Nissan Frontier

Up to 7,150 lb

Ford F-250 Super Duty

Up to 22,000 lb

Ram 2500

Up to 20,000 lb

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Up to 20,000 lb

Ford Maverick

Up to 4,000 lb

Honda Ridgeline

Up to 5,000 lb

Jeep Gladiator

Up to 7,700 lb

Rivian R1T

Up to 11,000 lb

Tesla Cybertruck

Up to 11,000 lb

SUVs & crossovers

Toyota 4Runner

Up to 7,300 lb

Toyota Highlander

Up to 5,000 lb

Toyota RAV4

Up to 3,500 lb

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Up to 7,400 lb

Jeep Wrangler

Up to 5,000 lb

Ford Explorer

Up to 5,600 lb

Honda Pilot

Up to 5,000 lb

Subaru Outback

Up to 3,500 lb

Chevrolet Tahoe

Up to 8,600 lb

Chevrolet Suburban

Up to 8,300 lb

GMC Yukon

Up to 8,500 lb

Ford Expedition

Up to 9,600 lb

Toyota Sequoia

Up to 9,520 lb

Toyota Land Cruiser

Up to 8,100 lb

Nissan Armada

Up to 8,500 lb

Hyundai Palisade

Up to 5,000 lb

Kia Telluride

Up to 5,000 lb

Subaru Ascent

Up to 5,000 lb

Ford Bronco

Up to 4,500 lb

Toyota Grand Highlander

Up to 5,000 lb

Hitch classes at a glance

ClassMax trailer weightTypical use
Class I2,000 lbBike racks, small utility trailers
Class II3,500 lbPop-up campers, jet skis, small boats
Class III8,000 lbMid-size travel trailers, car haulers
Class IV10,000 lbLarge travel trailers, heavy equipment
Class V17,000+ lbCommercial and heavy-duty towing

The four numbers that actually matter

Changing wheels or tires? Larger tires effectively raise your gearing and reduce usable towing grunt. Check diameter changes with the tire size comparison calculator before towing with a lifted or re-tired truck.

Frequently asked questions

How is towing capacity determined?

The manufacturer rates each configuration using the GCWR: the maximum combined weight of the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer. Towing capacity is essentially GCWR minus the weight of the vehicle itself with passengers and cargo. That is why the same truck can have ratings thousands of pounds apart depending on cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio.

What does "when properly equipped" mean?

The headline number in ads applies to one specific configuration, usually the lightest cab with the strongest engine, a specific axle ratio and a factory tow package. A different cab or drivetrain on the same lot can be rated several thousand pounds lower. Always check the rating for your exact VIN.

What happens if I tow more than the rated capacity?

Brakes, transmission and frame are engineered around the rating. Exceeding it lengthens braking distance, can overheat the drivetrain, voids warranty coverage for related damage, and can create liability in an accident. The rating is a hard limit, not a suggestion.

Is tongue weight part of towing capacity?

Tongue weight (usually 10-15 percent of trailer weight) counts against your vehicle payload, not the towing rating. A truck can be within its towing capacity and still exceed payload once you add the tongue weight, passengers and gear. Check both numbers.