How to tell towing capacity?

I'm shopping for a used tundra. I am looking at a 2010 model, among others. How do I tell the towing capacity? Did they come with just a 6-speed, or was there a 5-speed model? What all determines the payload and towing capacity?

The VIN of the truck in particular that I'm looking at is 5TFDW5F11AX109864. Can the VIN be decoded to tell the options that determine towing capacity and payload?

 

https://www.autodna.com/vin/5TFDW5F11AX109864
Not sure exactly what you're asking about on towing capacity. For this particular model I just googled it and it says that it will tow up to 10,800 pounds.

 

The one you're looking at is a 6 speed..... once again, I really believe that Google will benefit you here.

 

It’s not in the owners manual?

 

I wouldn't know, I'm shopping for a tundra. I don't own one yet.

 

Google result for me gave a range, which I've since found to be bullshit. What were your search terms?

On this page it seems that it would be 10,100 https://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/08/toyota-lowers-trailering-ratings-gains-credibility.html

Previously I've read that it depends on if they have the 5 spd or the 6 spd, and that the models with the 6 speeds had larger ring gears in the rear differential. I do now know how to tell what model came with what, other than perhaps a VIN decode. I also wonder if there were different brake size options or other suspension or driveline options that would affect capacity on different year models. Any information and education about these aspects of these trucks that anyone can provide or point me towards would be appreciated.

 

You can email the VIN to Toyota and they will reply with specs and options. Don't think it list towing capacity but you will know if it has factory tow pkg.

 

If you look on the side of the driver door, where it’s circled will tell you how much you can tow, and the arrow will tell you its a 6 speed automatic and if it’s a 4WD or 2WD.

 

the other important number to keep in mind is the payload capacity. the tundra will run out of payload capacity long before you reach the towing capacity. depending on options, the payload for the tundra is ~1500-1600 pounds. towing a 10,000 pound trailer will most likely come with a 1000 pound tongue weight. add 2 adults and some gear and you are over your payload.

 

Go to Toyota.com>Owners>My Vehicle>Vehicle Specs>Enter VIN. Everything you ever wanted to know about the truck.

 

Payload capacity 1575, Max towing capacity 8100, has the tow package.

 

Chiming in here after following some of the directions. According to the VIN, it has the tow package, so the max towing capacity is actually 10100. Looked up that circled info from SR5 AZUL https://www.manualslib.com/manual/922419/Toyota-Tundra.html?page=672.