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2026 Toyota Tacoma Payload Capacity
How much weight can a Tacoma carry in the cab and bed? Here is the maximum payload for every 2026 Tacoma configuration, with its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and base curb weight, using toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications, read November 9, 2026.
1,230-1,705 lbmax payload
1,705 lbhighest listed
5,605-6,835 lbGVWR
27configurations listed
What is the 2026 Toyota Tacoma payload capacity?
Toyota.com lists maximum payload for the 2026 Tacoma from 1,230 lb (SR and SR5 XtraCab 4x4) to 1,705 lb (TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX Double Cab), depending on grade, cab, bed, drive and transmission.
Tacoma payload capacity by grade
| Grade | Maximum payload |
|---|---|
| SR | 1,230-1,500 lb |
| SR5 | 1,230-1,605 lb |
| TRD PreRunner | 1,405 lb |
| TRD Sport | 1,430-1,700 lb |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX | 1,620 lb |
| TRD Off-Road | 1,525-1,655 lb |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | 1,705 lb |
| Limited | 1,590 lb |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | 1,610 lb |
| Trailhunter | 1,425-1,475 lb |
| TRD Pro | 1,680 lb |
From toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications page (weights and capacities), read November 9, 2026. Where a grade has more than one configuration, the range covers all of them; see the full table below.
All 27 configurations of the 2026 Tacoma
| Grade | Cab and bed | Drive | Transmission | Max payload | GVWR | Base curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR | XtraCab, 6-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,460 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,145 lb |
| SR | XtraCab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb |
| SR | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,495 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,280 lb |
| SR | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,500 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,505 lb |
| SR | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 6-speed manual | 1,380 lb | 5,865 lb | 4,485 lb |
| SR5 | XtraCab, 6-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,460 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,145 lb |
| SR5 | XtraCab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,230 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,375 lb |
| SR5 | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,510 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,265 lb |
| SR5 | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,505 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,500 lb |
| SR5 | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,605 lb | 5,970 lb | 4,365 lb |
| SR5 | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,405 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,600 lb |
| TRD PreRunner | XtraCab, 6-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,405 lb | 5,605 lb | 4,200 lb |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,445 lb | 5,775 lb | 4,330 lb |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,430 lb | 6,005 lb | 4,575 lb |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 6-speed manual | 1,570 lb | 6,175 lb | 4,605 lb |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 2WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,680 lb | 6,025 lb | 4,345 lb |
| TRD Sport | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,700 lb | 6,300 lb | 4,600 lb |
| TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,620 lb | 6,665 lb | 5,045 lb |
| TRD Off-Road | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,610 lb | 6,240 lb | 4,630 lb |
| TRD Off-Road | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 6-speed manual | 1,525 lb | 6,175 lb | 4,650 lb |
| TRD Off-Road | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,655 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,650 lb |
| TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,705 lb | 6,735 lb | 5,030 lb |
| Limited | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,590 lb | 6,305 lb | 4,715 lb |
| Limited i-FORCE MAX | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | Full-time 4WD | 8-speed automatic | 1,610 lb | 6,780 lb | 5,170 lb |
| Trailhunter | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,475 lb | 6,835 lb | 5,360 lb |
| Trailhunter | Double Cab, 6-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,425 lb | 6,835 lb | 5,410 lb |
| TRD Pro | Double Cab, 5-ft. bed | 4x4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,680 lb | 6,780 lb | 5,100 lb |
From toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications page, read November 9, 2026. 2WD is rear-wheel drive; 4x4 is 4WDemand part-time four-wheel drive; the Limited i-FORCE MAX has full-time four-wheel drive. Cab type follows toyota.com's seating capacity (2 for XtraCab, 5 for Double Cab). The i-FORCE MAX, Trailhunter and TRD Pro use the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. GVWR is the gross vehicle weight rating.
What payload includes
Payload is the weight the truck can carry: the driver, passengers, everything in the cab and bed, and accessories added after the truck was built. For every 2026 Tacoma configuration on toyota.com, maximum payload equals the GVWR minus the base curb weight.
A trailer adds to that load. Its tongue weight rests on the hitch and counts toward the load on the truck, so check payload as well as towing capacity before you hook up.
The figures here are toyota.com's maximums. The tire and loading label on the door jamb of the truck you drive, and its owner's manual, give the limits for that specific truck.
Elgin Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Elgin Toyota's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota Tacoma payload FAQ
What is the Toyota Tacoma payload capacity?
Toyota.com lists maximum payload for the 2026 Tacoma from 1,230 lb to 1,705 lb, depending on the configuration.
Which Tacoma has the highest payload?
On toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications, the TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX Double Cab with the 5-ft. bed lists the highest maximum payload, 1,705 lb. The TRD Sport Double Cab 6-ft. bed 4x4 is close behind at 1,700 lb.
Which Tacoma has the lowest payload?
The SR and SR5 XtraCab 4x4 configurations list the lowest maximum payload on toyota.com, 1,230 lb each.
How is payload related to GVWR and curb weight?
For every 2026 Tacoma configuration on toyota.com, the maximum payload equals the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. Options and accessories added to a truck add weight and reduce what is left for people and cargo.
Does trailer tongue weight count against payload?
Yes. The tongue weight of a trailer rests on the truck, so it counts toward the load the truck carries, along with passengers and cargo. Check the tire and loading label on the truck you drive.
Is there a 2027 Tacoma on toyota.com yet?
Not when we checked. Toyota.com's 2027 Tacoma specifications page returned a not-found page on November 9, 2026, so this page uses the 2026 Tacoma specifications.
Shopping for a Tacoma?
Visit Elgin Toyota at 1600 W. Lake St. in Streamwood to compare Tacoma grades, cabs and beds.
Sources
Payload, GVWR, curb weight, seating, bed, drive, transmission and powertrain are from toyota.com's 2026 Tacoma specifications page, read November 9, 2026. Address and hours are from Elgin Toyota's own website. Image is a Dealer.com vehicle image and is illustrative.
- 2026 Toyota Tacoma specifications: maximum payload, gross vehicle weight rating, base curb weight, seating, bed length, drive, transmission and powertrain by configuration, Toyota, read November 9, 2026
- Address and hours, Elgin Toyota, November 9, 2026
