The Toyota Tundra’s is Toyota’s top-of-the-line full-size pickup truck so it’s perfect for towing and hauling. This rugged half-ton pickup truck is a deserved favorite because of its impressive towing and payload specs. But you may be wondering exactly how much you could pull with the new 2018 Toyota Tundra. Peruzzi Toyota has the answer so read on to find out more about the power of the Tundra.
Tundra Towing Capacity
The towing capacity of the new 2018 Toyota Tundra depends on which trim and configuration you choose to go with. If you decide on the base Tundra SR trim with the smaller 4.6L V8 engine, you will be capable of towing 6,800 pounds when everything is equipped properly. If you decide to spring for the larger 5.7L V8 engine, your towing capacity increase dramatically! With this engine type the Tundra SR is able to tow an incredible 10,200 pounds. These constitute the lower and upper ranges of towing capacity for the 2018 Tundra, so as you can see, much depends on your personal configurations, preferences, and budget. You can find the towing capacities for every trim level and engine type in the Tundra brochure located on Toyota’s website.
2018 Toyota Tundra Tow Package
If you’re wondering what it means to be properly equipped for towing, you should know that there is addition features you need in order to tow effectively and at the maximum capacity. The Toyota Tundra Tow Package includes some of these features to make sure that your rig is hooked up safely and that you can tow at the maximum possibly efficiency. This package is only available for Tundra models with the 5.7L V8 engine and is great for towing large loads. Here is everything the package includes:
- TOWL/HAUL Mode switch
- Towing hitch receiver
- Integrated Trailer Brake COntroller
- Supplemental engine oil cooler
- Supplemental transmission cooler
- Heavy-duty battery
- 4.300 rear axle ratio
- Transmission fluid temperature gauge
- 4-/7-pin connector
- 170-amp alternator
If you’re interested in learning more about the 2018 Toyota Tundra and everything you need to know about hauling and towing, visit Peruzzi Toyota at 2601 Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield, PA. You can also view our inventory of new trucks near Bethlehem, PA and our complete inventory of over 200 total new vehicles near Allentown, PA. Visit us today and take a test drive of a new Toyota vehicle!
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