A lot of people just use trucks to show off or as off-road vehicles, but the specifications that really matter have to do with the two things that pickup trucks do best, towing and carrying. Whether you need to load up sandbags, topsoil, bricks, lumber, or just pull a large trailer, the 2021 Toyota Tundra is up to the task. Continue reading for some hard numbers and facts about the Toyota pickup.
How Much can the 2021 Toyota Tundra Tow?
If you’re worried about how much the Tundra can tow, you shouldn’t be too worried. The Tundra can pull an awful lot of weight behind it. Most trims have a maximum towing capacity of 10,100 lbs. meaning they can pull most cargo trailers easily enough. Higher trims like the Platinum are only rated for 9,400 lbs. but that isn’t much of a loss overall. Always make sure your trailer is securely and safely hitched.
How Much can the 2021 Toyota Tundra Carry?
When a trailer won’t do, you can always put a heavy load in the back of your truck and carry it that way. You can’t carry as much, but when you need to save time, the Tundra is ready for a payload of up to 1,660 lbs. on many trims. The Platinum trim is rated slightly less at 1,620 lbs. That’s enough to load up more than 42 full-size cinder blocks before reaching that limit. Try to avoid going over this limit, or you could damage your suspension.
How Big is the Bed of the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
Since there are two cab sizes, the answer to this is a bit complicated. The smaller double cab gets a larger bed at 78.7 inches long, 22.2 inches deep, and 66.4 inches wide (50 inches between wheelwells). The only measurement that changes with the smaller bed is the length, which reduces to 66.7 when buying a CrewMax cab Toyota Tundra. If the numbers aren’t enough for you, you can always come to Western Slope Toyota in person and see the Tundra with your own eyes.