2026 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is rated to tow up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 6,000 lb
- 80% guideline
- 4,800 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 600 lb+
Max rating: 2.4L turbo i-FORCE gas engine (i-FORCE MAX hybrid: 5,800 lb). Common setup: i-FORCE gas models, 6,000 lb.
How much can your Toyota 4Runner really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
6,000 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Too heavy by 1,000 lb
This trailer is over the maker’s towing rating.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 12,000 lb
Where the Toyota 4Runner’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. These figures are for the sixth generation (2025 on). Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: toyota.com, caranddriver.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lb |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
Up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped (2.4L turbo i-FORCE gas engine (i-FORCE MAX hybrid: 5,800 lb)). A common configuration, i-FORCE gas models, is rated for 6,000 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Toyota 4Runner safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 4,800 lb for a Toyota 4Runner rated at 6,000 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Toyota 4Runner?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 600 lb to 900 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
