Honda Ridgeline vs Toyota Tacoma: towing
For 2026, the Toyota Tacoma has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 1,500 lb. Across 19 model years where both are cited, the Honda Ridgeline led 0 times, the Toyota Tacoma 19 times.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2026: same cab, same drivetrain
2026 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Honda Ridgeline | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended cab 2WD | No row | 6,500 lb i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, XtraCab, Non-SR grades (SR shown separately) | — |
| Extended cab 4WD | No row | 6,500 lb i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, XtraCab, Non-SR grades (SR shown separately) | — |
2026 rating ranges
| Hitch | Honda Ridgeline | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5,000 lb | 3,500–6,500 lb |
2026 Toyota Tacoma by engine
- i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder3,500–6,500 lb
- i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid6,000 lb
Source: Toyota, 2026 Tacoma U.S. Product Information
Year by year
Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Honda Ridgeline | Toyota Tacoma | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2025 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2024 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2023 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2022 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2021 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2020 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2019 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2018 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2017 | 5,000 lb | 6,800 lb | Tacoma |
| 2016 | — | 6,800 lb | |
| 2015 | — | 6,500 lb | |
| 2014 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2013 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2012 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2011 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2010 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2009 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2008 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2007 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2006 | 5,000 lb | 6,500 lb | Tacoma |
| 2005 | — | 6,500 lb | |
| 2004 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2003 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2002 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2001 | — | 5,000 lb | |
| 2000 | — | 5,000 lb |