Towing Capacity Chart by Truck Model
This chart lists the highest figures published for each truck model in our database. Every number is a best case: the specific engine, axle ratio, cab, bed, and tow package that produces it, on a truck carrying almost nothing.
Written by Imtinan Farooq, Editor, TowCapacityCalc · Updated
Quick answer
Use this chart to shortlist trucks, not to choose one. The tow rating shown is the maximum for the best-equipped configuration of that model, and it assumes a nearly empty truck. Your actual limit is set by the payload sticker on your own door jamb and by GCWR once both truck and trailer are loaded.
Worked example: a 13,300 lb tow rating in real conditions
A Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L V8 lists 13,300 lb max towing and a 19,100 lb GCWR in this database. The truck is a crew cab with four-wheel drive, curb weight around 5,400 lb, carrying four people and 200 lb of gear.
| Line item | Weight | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| GCWR | 19,100 lb | Maximum for truck and trailer together |
| Curb weight | −5,400 lb | Crew cab 4x4 as configured |
| Four occupants | −600 lb | Two adults, two teenagers |
| Cargo in cab and bed | −200 lb | Modest load |
| Loaded truck weight | 6,200 lb | Before the hitch is connected |
| Trailer weight available under GCWR | 12,900 lb | 19,100 − 6,200 |
| Advertised tow rating | 13,300 lb | 400 lb higher than GCWR allows here |
The advertised rating was never reachable with this configuration and these passengers — GCWR ran out first, before payload was even checked. That is the normal outcome, not an unusual one.
Every published rating is a best case
Manufacturers quote the highest number any version of the model achieves. That figure typically requires the strongest engine, a specific axle ratio, the heavy-duty tow package, a regular cab, two-wheel drive, and a 150 lb driver with no cargo. Add a crew cab, four-wheel drive, a sunroof, and a family, and both the tow rating and the payload fall.
Read the GCWR column with the tow column
GCWR caps the truck and trailer together. A truck with a 13,300 lb tow rating and a 19,100 lb GCWR only reaches that trailer weight if the loaded truck stays under 5,800 lb — which a loaded crew cab often does not. When the two columns disagree, GCWR wins.
What the ratings are tested against
Most current light-duty ratings reference SAE J2807, an industry test procedure covering acceleration, a measured grade climb, braking, and handling. It makes ratings comparable between brands. It does not describe your route, your altitude, your trailer's frontal area, or your loading.
Turning a chart number into your number
Find your truck's row for a shortlist, then read your own door sticker for payload, subtract everyone and everything riding along, subtract tongue or pin weight, and check what is left. Then add loaded truck weight to loaded trailer weight and compare with GCWR. The lowest remaining margin is your real limit.
Maximum towing capacity by model
| Model | Years in database | Max towing | Max GCWR | Max payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-350 | 2020–2024 | 38,000 lb | 43,500 lb | 7,650 lb |
| Ram 3500 | 2020–2024 | 37,090 lb | 43,000 lb | 6,570 lb |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 2020–2024 | 36,000 lb | 43,500 lb | 7,200 lb |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD | 2020–2024 | 36,000 lb | 43,500 lb | 7,200 lb |
| Ford F-250 | 2011–2024 | 22,000 lb | 30,000 lb | 4,050 lb |
| Ram 2500 | 2020–2024 | 19,990 lb | 25,300 lb | 4,010 lb |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 2020–2024 | 18,500 lb | 27,500 lb | 3,530 lb |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 2020–2024 | 18,500 lb | 27,500 lb | 3,530 lb |
| Ford F-150 | 2004–2025 | 14,000 lb | 19,500 lb | 3,315 lb |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2007–2024 | 13,300 lb | 19,100 lb | 2,060 lb |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2009–2024 | 13,300 lb | 19,100 lb | 2,060 lb |
| Nissan Titan | 2004–2024 | 12,830 lb | 19,450 lb | 2,000 lb |
| Ram 1500 | 2009–2024 | 12,750 lb | 18,200 lb | 1,880 lb |
| Toyota Tundra | 2007–2024 | 12,000 lb | 17,200 lb | 1,940 lb |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2015–2024 | 7,700 lb | 13,250 lb | 1,684 lb |
| GMC Canyon | 2015–2024 | 7,700 lb | 13,250 lb | 1,640 lb |
| Jeep Gladiator | 2020–2024 | 7,700 lb | 12,450 lb | 1,710 lb |
| Ford Ranger | 2019–2024 | 7,500 lb | 12,500 lb | 1,430 lb |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2016–2024 | 6,800 lb | 11,360 lb | 1,710 lb |
| Nissan Frontier | 2022–2024 | 6,640 lb | 11,200 lb | 1,430 lb |
| Ford Maverick | 2022–2024 | 4,000 lb | 8,145 lb | 1,500 lb |
Figures are the highest listed for any configuration of that model across the years shown. Verify your exact truck against the manufacturer towing guide and the labels on the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Which truck has the highest towing capacity?
In this database the heavy-duty three-quarter-ton and one-ton models lead the chart, followed by the best-equipped half-tons. The chart above ranks every model by its highest published rating.
Why is my truck's rating lower than the chart?
The chart lists the best configuration of each model. A different engine, axle ratio, cab, bed, or drivetrain — or the absence of the tow package — lowers the rating, sometimes by thousands of pounds.
Can I tow at the maximum rating shown?
Rarely. The maximum assumes a nearly empty truck. Once passengers, cargo, and tongue weight are aboard, payload or GCWR usually becomes the binding limit first.
What is SAE J2807?
An industry standard test procedure for tow ratings covering acceleration, grade climbing, braking, and handling, which makes published ratings comparable between manufacturers.
Before you trust any number here
Every figure on this page is a planning estimate. The binding limits are printed on your vehicle: the driver-door payload sticker, the certification label, the hitch label, the tire sidewalls, and the trailer data plate. Weigh the loaded rig before a long trip.
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