How Much Can the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Tow?

When it comes to power and capability, do you immediately think of a midsize truck like the 2023 Toyota Tacoma? Probably not, and that’s a shame because the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity can reach up to 6,800 pounds when properly equipped! Find out what the 2023 Toyota Tacoma can tow, and what features you can get to enhance the Tacoma’s towing power in Jackson and beyond with the Toyota of Brookhaven team.

2023 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity by Configuration

6,800 pounds is the Toyota Tacoma’s max towing capacity with the right trailer hitch. Without the towing hitch receiver the Toyota Tacoma towing capacity is much lower, settling in at a still-comfortable 3,500 pounds that can handle small fishing boats and campers, along with toy haulers with ease when you’re ready to get out of Monticello or McComb and hit the lake. Let’s take a look at how much the 2023 Toyota Tacoma can tow by its engine, bed size, and drivetrain:

Tacoma SR Towing Capacity

• 4×2 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×2 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,800 pounds
• 4×2 Double Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 5-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ 4-Cylinder Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 3,500 pounds
• 4×4 Access Cab w/ V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-feet Bed – 6,500 pounds

2023 Toyota Tacoma Engines & Performance Specs

As you can tell above, which engine you choose makes a big difference in your Toyota Tacoma towing capacity. Here’s how your engine options compare:

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine

• 159 horsepower
• 180 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine

• 278 horsepower
• 265 lb-ft of torque

3.5 L V6 DOHC Direct-Injection Atkinson Cycle engine

• 278 horsepower
• 265 lb-ft of torque

What Can the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Tow?

Let’s move away from the numbers and cut to the chase: what can the 2023 Toyota Tacoma tow? When it’s equipped to employ its full 6,800 towing capacity the Toyota Tacoma can tow such items as:

• Toy hauler 28 feet: 6,600 pounds
• Gooseneck pull 28-foot livestock trailer: 5,000 pounds
• 26-foot 5th wheel: 5,900 pounds
• 30-foot camper: 4,800 pounds
• Bumper pull horse trailer containing four horses: 4,500 pounds
• 20-foot tandem axle utility trailer: 1,500 pounds
• Fiberglass boat trailer, 21-22 feet: 570 pounds

Experience the 2023 Toyota Tacoma at Toyota of Brookhaven

When you’re ready to feel the power behind the 2023 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity, take a look at our new Tacoma inventory and schedule a test drive with Toyota of Brookhaven today! You can also learn more when you pay a visit to our Toyota information hub.