Did Tundra towing change for 2005?

Compare the cited 2005 figures on this page with the 2004 record. They are stored separately.

Which configuration hits the maximum?

The 6,800 lb conventional maximum is printed for the 4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8.

What tongue weight should I plan for a 2005 Tundra?

At the cited 6,800 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 680 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.

Index · Toyota · Tundra

2005 Toyota Tundra

The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2005 Toyota Tundra is 6,800 lb, the top of 4 rows transcribed from Toyota’s 2005 Toyota Tundra specifications (brochure spec pages). That row is printed for the 4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8. Most configurations are rated lower: 3 of the 4 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2005 are below 6,800 lb. Across 4 manufacturer chart rows for 2005, ratings run conventional 4,800 lb to 6,800 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.

conventional4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8.6,800 lb

The build table for 2005 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.

Hitch	Cited maximum	Configuration	Source grade
Conventional	6,800 lb	4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8.	OEM published maximum

Highest rows among 4 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.

Source: Toyota, 2005 Toyota Tundra specifications (brochure spec pages), Page 10, Specifications: Weights and Payload/Towing Capacities. V8 values printed with footnote 3 (e.g. '71003') are 7,100 lb with the available Towing Package.

Spec sheet

4 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index

Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.

Towing

Conventional maximum: 6,800 lb. 4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8.Toyota source
Gooseneck maximum: Not transcribed for this model year.
Fifth-wheel maximum: Not transcribed for this model year.
Tongue or pin load: 680 lb tongue at the 6,800 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
Weight distribution: Not transcribed for this model year.
Trailer frontal area: Not transcribed for this model year.

Weights

Payload: Not transcribed for this model year.
GCWR: 11,800 lb (Double Cab, axle n/a); 9,200 lb (Regular Cab, axle n/a); 9,200 lb (Access Cab, axle n/a)Toyota source
GVWR: Not transcribed for this model year.
Front GAWR: Not transcribed for this model year.
Rear GAWR: Not transcribed for this model year.
Curb weight: Not transcribed for this model year.

Body

Wheelbase: Not transcribed for this model year.
Bed length: Not transcribed for this model year.
Bed width and depth: Not transcribed for this model year.
Cab-to-axle: Not transcribed for this model year.
Overall length, width, height: Not transcribed for this model year.
Ground clearance and angles: Not transcribed for this model year.
Fifth-wheel clearance: Not transcribed for this model year.

Power

Engine, horsepower, torque: Not transcribed for this model year.
Transmission: Not transcribed for this model year.
Fuel type and tank: Not transcribed for this model year.
Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WDToyota source
Axle ratio: Not transcribed for this model year.
Tow package: Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8; Regular Cab Base V6 & V8; Access Cab SR5 V6 & V8/StepSide V8Toyota source

Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase

The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.

An illustrative 10 percent of the 6,800 lb conventional maximum is 680 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.

Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.

Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together

Change from 2004

Conventional: 7,200 lb in 2004, 6,800 lb in 2005 (-400 lb).

Generation

First generation

2005 is year 6 of this generation (2000–2006). First Tundra. Early years include the Access Cab; the Double Cab arrived during the generation.

2005 towing by engine

Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 4 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.

Engine	Conventional	Chart rows
4.7L V8 (i-Force)	6,500–6,800 lb	2
3.4L V6	4,800–5,000 lb	2

Highest-rated configurations

Trailer	Engine	Cab / bed	Drive	Axle / package	GCWR	Evidence
6,800 lb Conventional	4.7L V8 (i-Force)	Double Cab	2WD	Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8^{note 1}	11,800 lb	Page 10, Specifications, Weights and Payload/Towing Capacities, Towing capacity row (V8), column Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8 4x2
6,500 lb Conventional	4.7L V8 (i-Force)	Double Cab	4WD	Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8^{note 1}	11,800 lb	Page 10, Specifications, Weights and Payload/Towing Capacities, Towing capacity row (V8), column Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8 4x4
5,000 lb Conventional	3.4L V6	Regular Cab	2WD	Regular Cab Base V6 & V8^{note 1}	9,200 lb	Page 10, Specifications, Weights and Payload/Towing Capacities, Towing capacity row (V6), column Regular Cab Base V6 & V8 4x2
4,800 lb Conventional	3.4L V6	Access Cab	2WD	Access Cab SR5 V6 & V8/StepSide V8^{note 1}	9,200 lb	Page 10, Specifications, Weights and Payload/Towing Capacities, Towing capacity row (V6), column Access Cab SR5 V6 & V8/StepSide V8 4x2

Footnote 2: Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up properly and you have any necessary additional equipment.

Chart source: Toyota, 2005 Toyota Tundra specifications (brochure spec pages). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.

Find your exact configuration (4 rows) →Download 2005 rows as CSV ↓

What changes the number

Engine and transmission
Cab, bed, and wheelbase
Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
Axle ratio and tow package
Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty

Questions

How much can a 2005 Toyota Tundra tow?: The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2005 Toyota Tundra is 6,800 lb, the top of 4 rows transcribed from Toyota’s 2005 Toyota Tundra specifications (brochure spec pages). That row is printed for the 4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8. Most configurations are rated lower: 3 of the 4 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2005 are below 6,800 lb.
Did Tundra towing change for 2005?: Compare the cited 2005 figures on this page with the 2004 record. They are stored separately.
Which configuration hits the maximum?: The 6,800 lb conventional maximum is printed for the 4.7L V8 (i-Force), Double Cab, 2WD, Double Cab SR5 V8/Limited V8.
What tongue weight should I plan for a 2005 Tundra?: At the cited 6,800 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 680 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.

Compare with

2003 · 2004 · 2006 · 2007 · All Tundra years

Toyota Tacoma