Toyota Land Cruiser Towing Capacity
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser is rated to tow up to 6,000 lbs, according to Toyota's published specifications. Rated configuration: 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all grades. Maximum payload is 1,365 lbs. Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 12 manufacturer sources
2027 max towing
6,000 lbs
2027 max payload
1,365 lbs
Years covered
2016–2027
Toyota Land Cruiser towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 250 Series (2024–present) | 6,000 lbs [1] | 1,365 lbs [1] | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all gradesMax payload: Land Cruiser 1958 grade (Land Cruiser grade 1,280 lbs). |
| 2026 | 250 Series (2024–present) | 6,000 lbs [3] | — | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all grades |
| 2025 | 250 Series (2024–present) | 6,000 lbs [5] | — | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all grades |
| 2024 | 250 Series (2024–present) | 6,000 lbs [6] | — | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all grades; trailer hitch standardLand Cruiser returned to the US lineup for 2024 after the 200 Series ended with the 2021 model year. |
| 2021 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [7] | — | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
| 2020 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [8] | — | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
| 2019 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [9] | 1,320 lbs [9] | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
| 2018 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [10] | — | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
| 2017 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [11] | — | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
| 2016 | 200 Series (2008–2021) | 8,100 lbs [12] | — | 5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Max towing | Payload | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX turbo I4 hybrid | 4x4 | 6,000 | 1,365 | [1] |
| Land Cruiser | 2.4L i-FORCE MAX turbo I4 hybrid | 4x4 | 6,000 | 1,280 | [1] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2027 model year.
What lowers your Land Cruiser's real towing limit
- Every 2024–present Land Cruiser uses the 2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid and is rated 6,000 lbs regardless of grade.
- The 2016–2021 200 Series used a 5.7L V8 with a standard Trailer Towing Package rated 8,100 lbs.
- For 2027, payload differs by grade: 1,365 lbs for the 1958 vs. 1,280 lbs for the Land Cruiser grade.
The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:
- Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
- Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
- GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.
Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.
Check your exact Land Cruiser tow rating by VIN
The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.
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FAQ
What is the towing capacity of the Toyota Land Cruiser?
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser is rated to tow up to 6,000 lbs when properly equipped (2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid, all grades). Source: 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Specifications. Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 8,100 lbs, first published for the 2021 model year (5.7L V8 with standard Trailer Towing Package).
What is the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser's payload capacity?
Up to 1,365 lbs in its highest-rated configuration, per the manufacturer. Payload must cover passengers, cargo, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10–15% of trailer weight), so it often limits a tow before the trailer rating does.
How do I find my Toyota Land Cruiser's exact towing capacity?
Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.
Sources
- Toyota.com, "2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Specifications" https://www.toyota.com/landcruiser/features/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2027 Toyota Land Cruiser: Rugged Where It Counts, Premium Where It Matters (Apr 7, 2026)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=113460 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota.com, "2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Specifications (via web.archive.org, Feb 14, 2026)" https://web.archive.org/web/20260214020508/https://www.toyota.com/landcruiser/features/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2026 Land Cruiser: Built to Explore, Designed to Impress (Sep 9, 2025)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=107798 (accessed 2026-11-05)
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- Toyota Pressroom, "2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to its Origin (Aug 1, 2023)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=85882 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "Toyota Land Cruiser Defines and Refines 65 Years of Brand Heritage (2021 MY, Nov 30, 2020)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=64910 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "Land Cruiser Marks Six Decades in Toyota Dealerships … and in Owners’ Hearts (2020 MY, Oct 17, 2019)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/?generate_pdf=56630 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Product Information (via web.archive.org)" https://web.archive.org/web/20210921090801/https://toyota-cms-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019_Toyota_Land_Cruiser_Product_Information.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2018 Toyota Land Cruiser, a Global SUV Legend With Elegance (Oct 26, 2017)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2018-toyota-land-cruiser-global-suv-legend-with-elegance/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "Toyota Land Cruiser Celebrates 60th Year in America with Ultimate Capability and Luxury (2017 MY, Sep 16, 2016)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2017-toyota-land-cruiser-celebrates-60th-year-in-america/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Toyota Pressroom, "2016 Toyota Land Cruiser: A Luxurious Bridge Between Civilization and Adventure (Oct 18, 2015)" https://pressroom.toyota.com/2016-toyota-land-cruiser-debut/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Toyota Land Cruiser Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/toyota/land-cruiser, updated 2026-11-05.