2015 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2015 Toyota Tundra can pull, across 27 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2015 Toyota Tundra, including the towing capacity, engine size, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), curb weight, payload capacity, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, drive type, transmission type, and more.

Select a trim from the list below to view the towing capacity data. The 2015 Toyota Tundra trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 10,200 lbs to the lowest value of 6,400 lbs.

If you need any help explaining the terms used in the tables below, you can find a glossary of terms at the bottom of this article.

SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 10,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,340
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,860
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 10,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,340
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,860
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,675
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,425
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,475
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,675
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,425
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,755
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,445
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 164.60
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,760
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,440
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,760
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,440
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,755
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,445
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 164.60
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
TRD Pro 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,760
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,440
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,755
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,445
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 164.60
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,760
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,440
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR 5.7L V8 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,755
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,445
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 164.60
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Limited 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,850
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,350
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Limited 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,850
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,350
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
1794 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,860
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,340
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Platinum 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,860
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,340
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
Platinum 5.7L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,860
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,340
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
1794 5.7L V8 w/FFV 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,860
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,340
Horsepower (hp) 381
Torque (lb-ft) 401
Axle Ratio 4.30
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150
SR5 4.6L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 6,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,185
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 327
Axle Ratio 3.91
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
SR 4.6L V8 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 6,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,185
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 327
Axle Ratio 3.91
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
SR5 4.6L V8 4x4 Crew Max 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 6,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,625
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,375
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 327
Axle Ratio 3.91
Drive Type four-wheel
Transmission Type 6-spd auto w/OD
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.70
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,150

2015 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity Terms

In the tables above, you'll see a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. Here's a quick rundown of what they each mean and why each of them is important when it comes to towing capacity.

Maximum Towing Capacity

This is the maximum weight that the 2015 Toyota Tundra can tow.

If you are driving at altitudes above 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of sea level, the weight you can tow needs to be reduced by about 10% for every additional 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of altitude. This is because the air is thinner at higher altitudes, which means that the engine has to work harder to pull the same weight.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR the maximum weight of the 2015 Toyota Tundra when fully loaded. This includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added to the vehicle.

You can find this number in the vehicle owner's manual, or on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of the Toyota Tundra is the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of gas, but with no passengers or cargo and the standard options that come with the vehicle.

Payload Capacity

The term "payload" is the weight of all the things that you put in the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added. It can be increased by upgrading certain options, for example:

  • Better suspension springs
  • Coil-over shock absorbers
  • A longer truck bed
  • Attached a trailer to the vehicle
  • Adding bed rails

Horsepower

Horsepower is a measure of the power of the engine. It is the amount of work that the engine can do in a given amount of time.

In simple terms, the more horsepower a vehicle has, the more weight it can pull.

Torque

Measured in lb-ft, torque is the amount of force that the engine can apply to the wheels. This is an important metric for towing because better torque means you can pull weight at lower RPMs, which is better for the engine.

Axle Ratio

The axle ratio is the ratio of the number of turns of the drive shaft for every one turn of the wheels. The higher the axle ratio, the more torque is applied to the wheels.

Drive Type

The drive type is the type of transmission that the 2015 Toyota Tundra has. There are three main types:

  • Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • All-wheel drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive is the best type of drive type for towing because it distributes the weight of the vehicle evenly across all four wheels. Rear-wheel drive is also acceptable, but front-wheel drive is not recommended because they aren't able to pull as much weight.

Transmission Type

Transmission usually means manual or automatic. Some vehicles have a towing mode that will protect the transmission from damage when towing heavy loads - which can cause overheating and failure.

Turbocharger

A turbocharger is a device that forces more air into the engine, which increases the amount of fuel that can be burned. This increases the amount of power that the engine can produce.

If your vehicle has a turbocharger, it will be able to tow more weight than a vehicle without one.

Wheelbase

The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels. The longer the wheelbase, the more weight the vehicle can tow.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The front GAWR is the maximum weight that the front axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The rear GAWR is the maximum weight that the rear axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

More Toyota Tundra Vehicles by Year

The list below will let you compare the 2015 Toyota Tundra towing capacity to previous years.