Nov 4, 2021
Black 2022 Toyota Tundra Towing a Boat in a Driveway

Guide to 2022 Toyota Tundra Towing and Payload Specs 

Fans of the next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra will love the Toyota-brand power and performance that comes with a pair of Herculean engine options. Drivers, who have their eyes on a brand-new Toyota Tundra at Earnhardt Toyota in Mesa, AZ want to know – what is the 2022 Toyota Tundra towing capacity? We have got you covered with a quick guide to 2022 Toyota Tundra towing and payload specs at Earnhardt Toyota.



2022 Toyota Tundra Bed Lengths and Cab Options 

Towing power and performance are tied to the design of your 2022 Toyota Tundra and the brand-new Toyota half-ton pickup truck is available in a pair of body styles – Double Cab and CrewMax Cab. Tundra Double Cab models can be paired with the 6.5-foot standard bed, the utilitarian 8.1-foot long bed or the 5.5-foot short bed. Luxurious Tundra CrewMax Cab variants are available with a 6.5-foot standard bed or a 5.5-foot short bed. 

2022 Toyota Tundra Towing and Payload Specs 

Many drivers who opt for the 2022 Toyota Tundra need a truck that is at home on the jobsite and capable of towing the tools and cargo they need. The next-generation Toyota Tundra will check all the boxes with a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,940 pounds – marked improvements from the previous generation. Engine options for the Toyota Tundra include a standard 389-horsepower 3.5-liter i-FORCE Twin-Turbo V-6 and an available 437-horsepower 3.5-liter i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo Hybrid V-6. Here is a quick look at how much each engine will tow in the lists below. 

Tundra 3.5-Liter i-FORCE Towing/Payload 

  • Double Cab 4×2 with Standard Bed – 12,000 Pounds/1,940 Pounds 
  • Double Cab 4×2 with Long Bed – 11,370 Pounds/1,940 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×2 with Standard Bed – 11,270 Pounds/1,830 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×2 with Long Bed – 8,300 Pounds/1,830 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×2 with Short Bed – 11,400 Pounds/1,830 Pounds 
  • Double Cab 4×4 with Standard Bed – 11,200 Pounds/1,885 Pounds 
  • Double Cab 4×4 with Long Bed – 11,090 Pounds/1,885 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×4 with Standard Bed – 11,110 Pounds/1,820 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×4 with Short Bed – 11,160 Pounds/1,820 Pounds 

Tundra 3.5-Liter i-FORCE MAX Hybrid Towing/Payload 

  • CrewMax Cab 4×2 with Standard Bed – 11,350 Pounds/1,830 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×2 with Short Bed – 11,450 Pounds/1,830 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×4 with Standard Bed – 11,040 Pounds/1,820 Pounds 
  • CrewMax Cab 4×4 with Short Bed – 11,175 Pounds/1,820 Pounds 
2022 Toyota Tundra Models on a Dirt Trail
2022 Toyota Tundra Towing a Trailer with Trailer Merge Warning Graphic

READ MORE: Official 2022 Toyota Tundra Release Date and Design Features 


Find a hard-working Toyota Tundra to fit your lifestyle with this guide to 2022 Toyota Tundra towing and payload specs created by Earnhardt Toyota. Contact the Earnhardt Toyota team today to schedule a test drive in a brand-new Toyota!