Truck spec reference
Toyota Tacoma bed dimensions by year and cab.
Two Toyota Tacoma bed lengths across the current 4th Gen (2024+) and the previous 3rd Gen (2016–2023): the 5-foot short bed on Double Cab, and the 6-foot long bed on XtraCab / Access Cab or Double Cab Long Bed. Reference table below covers every Toyota Tacoma bed length by generation, cab configuration, and model year, including the 2nd Gen (2005–2015) for used-market buyers.
Toyota Tacoma bed length spec table.
Bed length × cab configuration × year range for the three most recent Toyota Tacoma generations. Sourced from Toyota US published specs cross-checked against dealer research pages, Truck Camper Magazine, and independent third-party spec databases.
| Generation | Years | Cab | Bed length | Inches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Gen | 2024–2026 | Double Cab | 5 ft (standard) | 60.3 in | Most-shopped 4th Gen configuration |
| 4th Gen | 2024–2026 | Double Cab | 6 ft (optional) | 73.5 in | Double Cab Long Bed |
| 4th Gen | 2024–2026 | XtraCab | 6 ft (standard) | 73.5 in | Extended cab with small rear doors |
| 3rd Gen | 2016–2023 | Double Cab | 5 ft (standard) | 60.5 in | Bed floor tapers to ~42.5 in at wheel wells |
| 3rd Gen | 2016–2023 | Double Cab | 6 ft (optional) | 73.7 in | Double Cab Long Bed |
| 3rd Gen | 2016–2023 | Access Cab | 6 ft (standard) | 73.7 in | Extended cab with rear-hinged half doors |
| 2nd Gen | 2005–2015 | Regular Cab | 6 ft (standard) | 73.7 in | Regular Cab discontinued after 2nd Gen |
| 2nd Gen | 2005–2015 | Access Cab | 6 ft (standard) | 73.7 in | — |
| 2nd Gen | 2005–2015 | Double Cab | 5 ft (standard) | 60 in | Between-wheel-well width ~50 in — wider than 3rd/4th Gen |
| 2nd Gen | 2005–2015 | Double Cab | 6 ft (optional) | 73.7 in | — |
Bed width across 3rd Gen and 4th Gen Tacomas: 56.4 inches at the accessory rail, 53 inches at the tailgate, 44.7 inches between the wheel wells. Bed depth: 21.2 inches on the 5-foot short bed, 20.2 inches on the 6-foot long bed. 2nd Gen Tacomas had wider between-wheel-well spacing (~50 inches) and shallower bed depth (18–19 inches) than modern Tacomas. Tonneau covers and bed accessories are NOT cross-compatible between 3rd and 4th Gen despite similar nominal bed dimensions.
What this means for camper fit
Both bed lengths fit the Kimbo 6.
The Toyota Tacoma is one of the platforms the Kimbo 6 was engineered for. Both bed lengths work; the choice comes down to how you drive and how you camp.
5-ft short bed (60.3 in — Double Cab standard) — fits the Kimbo 6 (~830 lb base dry, ~1,200 lb fully loaded) with tailgate-down operation. Delivers the tightest, most agile install and preserves the four-door Double Cab interior for family and passenger duty. This is the most-shopped 4th Gen configuration and the highest-volume Tacoma spec on the road, and it's the Kimbo 6 sweet spot on the platform.
6-ft long bed (73.5 in — XtraCab / Access Cab standard, Double Cab Long Bed optional) — fits the Kimbo 6 cleanly with tailgate close, giving a slightly more balanced load distribution and preserving tailgate function without gear extension. Better choice for owners who plan long-haul road trips with significant gear inside the camper, or who want to keep the tailgate operable for standing bed access.
Kimbo 8 does NOT fit the Tacoma. The K8 (1,125 lb base dry) is engineered for full-size trucks — Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500-3500. Tacoma buyers wanting the queen bed + wet bath spec should look at the Kimbo 6 with modules or step up to a full-size truck.
Payload margin on the Tacoma varies significantly by trim, engine, and year — a base 4-cylinder Access Cab can carry over 1,600 lb while a fully-optioned TRD Pro Double Cab hybrid may show closer to 1,000 lb on the door-jamb sticker. The Kimbo 6 leaves meaningful headroom on almost every Tacoma configuration; the per-truck payload math lives in our fit guide.
Frequently asked
Toyota Tacoma bed dimensions, answered.
What are the Toyota Tacoma bed dimensions?
The Toyota Tacoma is sold in two bed lengths across the current 4th Gen (2024+) and the previous 3rd Gen (2016–2023): a 5-foot short bed (60.3–60.5 inches floor length) that pairs with the Double Cab, and a 6-foot long bed (73.5–73.7 inches floor length) that pairs with the XtraCab (4th Gen) or Access Cab (3rd Gen) as standard and is available as an option on the Double Cab. Bed width is 56.4 inches at the accessory rail, 53 inches at the tailgate, and 44.7 inches between the wheel wells across both generations and both bed lengths. Bed depth is 21.2 inches on the 5-foot short bed and 20.2 inches on the 6-foot long bed.
What is the Toyota Tacoma short bed length?
The Toyota Tacoma short bed measures 5 feet — 60.3 inches on the 4th Gen (2024–2026) and 60.5 inches on the 3rd Gen (2016–2023). The short bed is the standard bed on Double Cab configurations across both generations. Bed depth on the short bed is 21.2 inches, slightly deeper than the 6-foot long bed. Between-wheel-well width is 44.7 inches on both generations, though the 3rd Gen bed floor tapers more aggressively from top rail to floor than the 4th Gen.
What is the Toyota Tacoma long bed length?
The Toyota Tacoma long bed measures 6 feet — 73.5 inches on the 4th Gen (2024–2026) and 73.7 inches on the 3rd Gen (2016–2023). The long bed is the standard bed on the extended-cab option (called XtraCab on 4th Gen, Access Cab on 3rd Gen) and is available as an option on Double Cab configurations badged as "Long Bed" trims. Bed depth on the long bed is 20.2 inches. Between-wheel-well width is 44.7 inches — the same as the short bed. The 2nd Gen (2005–2015) also offered a 6-foot long bed at 73.7 inches, with wider between-wheel-well spacing (~50 inches) than the current-generation Tacomas.
What is the difference between 3rd Gen and 4th Gen Tacoma bed dimensions?
Nominal bed length and width are nearly identical between 3rd Gen (2016–2023) and 4th Gen (2024+) Tacomas — both are 60-inch short bed / 73-inch long bed at 44.7 inches between wheel wells. The differences that matter for accessories: rail mounting points differ (tonneau covers, bed racks, and toolboxes are NOT cross-compatible despite similar dimensions), the 4th Gen bed floor tapers less aggressively from rail to floor than the 3rd Gen, and the 4th Gen bumper height and tailgate profile differ. Always confirm generation-specific fit when buying bed accessories or a truck camper — a 3rd Gen fitment does not guarantee a 4th Gen fit and vice versa.
What is the 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma bed size?
The 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) offered a 5-foot short bed and a 6-foot long bed (73.7 inches) across Regular Cab, Access Cab, and Double Cab configurations. Between-wheel-well width was approximately 50 inches — meaningfully wider than the 3rd Gen and 4th Gen Tacomas, which narrowed the bed floor to 44.7 inches. Bed depth was 18–19 inches, shallower than modern Tacomas. This matters for camper and platform installs — a 2nd Gen Tacoma fits wider load footprints at floor level than any 3rd or 4th Gen Tacoma at the same bed length.
Which Toyota Tacoma bed length fits a truck camper?
Both Toyota Tacoma bed lengths accept the Kimbo 6 (~830 lb base dry, ~1,200 lb fully loaded) — the K6 is engineered for exactly this class of truck. The 5-foot short bed (Double Cab standard) fits the Kimbo 6 with tailgate-down operation and delivers the tightest, most agile install. The 6-foot long bed (XtraCab / Access Cab standard, Double Cab Long Bed optional) fits the Kimbo 6 cleanly with tailgate close for a slightly more balanced load distribution. The Kimbo 8 (1,125 lb base dry) is NOT engineered for the Tacoma — the K8 is designed for full-size trucks (F-150, Tundra, Silverado, Sierra, Ram). For the full will-it-fit verdict and payload math on your specific Tacoma trim, see the Toyota Tacoma fit guide.