The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Toyota Tacoma 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
Base 4x2 Regular Cab 109.6 in. WB 159 180 3.31 3,500 4,650 3,325 1,325
Base 4x2 Access Cab 127.4 in. WB 159 180 3.31 3,500 4,900 3,615 1,285
PreRunner 4x2 Access Cab 127.4 in. WB 159 180 4.1 3,300 5,250 3,810 1,440
PreRunner V6 4x2 Access Cab 127.4 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,400 3,900 1,500
Base 4x4 Regular Cab 109.6 in. WB 159 180 4.1 3,500 5,100 3,710 1,390
Base 4x4 Access Cab 127.4 in. WB 159 180 4.1 3,500 5,350 4,030 1,320
Base V6 4x4 Access Cab 127.4 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,500 4,105 1,395
Base 4x2 Double Cab 127.4 in. WB 159 180 3.58 3,400 4,900 3,725 1,175
PreRunner 4x2 Double Cab 127.4 in. WB 159 180 3.58 3,500 5,250 3,890 1,360
PreRunner V6 4x2 Double Cab 127.4 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,400 3,985 1,415
Base V6 4x4 Double Cab 127.4 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,500 4,195 1,305
PreRunner V6 4x2 Double Cab 140.6 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,400 4,070 1,330
Base V6 4x4 Double Cab 140.6 in. WB 236 266 3.73 3,500 5,500 4,285 1,215

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 2013

The 2013 Toyota Tacoma carried a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb. The 2014 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2013 Toyota Tacoma page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2014 Toyota models

The rest of Toyota's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.