📋 Quick Facts
Toyota Land Cruiser max trailer-tow ratings by model year. Always cross-reference your vehicle's exact configuration on the door-jamb tow sticker and in the owner's manual towing guide.
📊 Toyota Land Cruiser Towing Capacity Table
| Year | Top-Tow Engine / Config | Max Towing |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L Turbo Hybrid I4, 4WD with Tow Package | 6,000 lb |
| 2025 | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L Turbo Hybrid I4, 4WD with Tow Package | 6,000 lb |
| 2024 | i-FORCE MAX 2.4L Turbo Hybrid I4, 4WD with Tow Package | 6,000 lb |
| 2023 | Not sold in US (model gap) | N/A |
| 2022 | Not sold in US (model gap) | N/A |
| 2021 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2020 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2019 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2018 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2017 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2016 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2015 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
| 2014 | 5.7L V8, 4WD with Tow Package | 8,100 lb |
Capacities shown are manufacturer maximum ratings for properly equipped configurations. Your actual capacity depends on trim, engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, and whether the factory tow package is fitted. Check the door-jamb sticker and owner's manual before towing.
📝 Configuration Notes
The J200 Land Cruiser (2014-2021) used a 5.7L V8 paired with a 6-speed auto and full-time 4WD - it pulled 8,100 lb across the entire 8-year run. Toyota paused US Land Cruiser sales in 2022 and 2023, then relaunched the 250-series in 2024 with a 2.4L turbo hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) good for 6,000 lb.
Even though the new Land Cruiser tows 2,100 lb less, it makes more low-end torque (465 lb-ft vs 401) and runs cooler under sustained pull. All Land Cruisers ship with a factory Class IV hitch, transmission cooler, 7-pin connector, and trailer-sway control. Payload on the 250-series is 1,290 lb.
🔧 What a Tow Package Actually Adds
- Class III or IV hitch receiver - factory-rated for the published tongue and trailer weight. Aftermarket hitches often have lower ratings.
- Transmission cooler - keeps ATF temperature under control on long grades. Without it, the transmission overheats and shifts harshly under load.
- Hitch wiring with 7-pin connector - the 7-pin handles trailer brakes, reverse lights, and battery charge. A 4-pin only carries running lights and turn signals.
- Integrated brake controller - on most full-size trucks but NOT this vehicle - add aftermarket if towing over 3,000 lb GVWR. Smooths braking and prevents trailer jackknife.
- Heavier alternator - feeds the trailer brake controller and trailer battery charge line without dimming the headlights.
- Trailer sway control + sometimes a numerically-higher rear axle ratio - reduces sway above 55 mph and gives better acceleration under load.