Truck towing capacity, by model year
KNOW WHAT
YOU CAN TOW.
The right truck starts with the right numbers.
Compare real towing ratings, understand your payload, and find the configuration that fits your life.
34,354 configurations from manufacturer towing charts, 2000–2026. Every number sourced.
START WITH YOUR TRUCK
Every detail changes the answer.
Browse by class CompactMidsizeFull-sizeHeavy-duty
- 34,354
- Chart configurations
- 518
- Model years with ratings
- 40
- Truck nameplates
Built on evidence.
Clear about what’s missing.
THE TRUCK SHORTLIST
Find your starting point.
Full-size 2026
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
See how the engine and axle change the numbers.
Explore towing specs
Midsize 2026
Chevrolet Colorado
Understand the differences between work and trail trims.
Explore towing specsManufacturer photos show specific trims. Towing ratings depend on the configuration, equipment, and hitch — not the photo.
BUILT FOR THE LOAD AHEAD
Already know
what you’re towing?
Start with your loaded trailer weight. We list the smallest trucks that clear it, the exact setup to look for, and the payload you need on the door sticker.
Match my trailerOr jump to every truck rated for a weight:
BEYOND THE BROCHURE NUMBER
Make the whole setup work.
01
Compare the same setup.
Put three trucks side by side, then match cab and drivetrain so you compare like with like. Or read a head-to-head.
Build a comparison 02Check your payload.
People, cargo, accessories, and hitch load all count. Use the limit on your own truck’s label.
Calculate your margin 03Follow the evidence.
Filter actual chart rows by hitch, engine, and drivetrain. Open the original source or export your results.
Explore specificationsYOUR MAKE. YOUR MODEL. YOUR YEAR.