1999 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab towing capacity
The 1999 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab is published in 3 configurations with a tow rating of 3,500 lb (compact SUV / minivan territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Pickup | V6, 3.4 Liter | 190 | 220 | — | 3,500 | — | 3,360 | — |
| Pickup | V6, 3.4 Liter | 190 | 220 | — | 3,500 | — | 2,910 | — |
| PreRunner Pickup | V6, 3.4 Liter | 190 | 220 | — | 3,500 | — | 3,175 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 1998
The 1998 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 1999 model is rated 1,500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 1998 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1999 Toyota models
The rest of Toyota's 1999 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon | 6,500 |
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 5,500 |
| 1999 Toyota Tacoma | 5,000 |
| 1999 Toyota 4runner | 5,000 |
| 1999 Toyota Tacoma Regular CAB | 3,500 |
| 1999 Toyota Sienna | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.