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Recommended Towing Weights
WARNING:
You must use the heavy-duty drawbar pin supplied with your vehicle when using the heavy-duty hitch. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. |
Note:
Vehicles with a
21,200 lb (9,616 kg) hitch and above must use the drawbar pin that came with the vehicle. You can obtain a replacement drawbar pin at your authorized dealer.
Note:
Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 60 ft² (5.6 m²) trailer frontal area for conventional trailers. Do not exceed 75 ft² (6.9 m²) trailer frontal area for fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers.
Note:
Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low aerodynamic drag and rounded front design helps optimize performance and fuel economy.
Note:
Your vehicle could have reduced performance when operating at high altitudes and when heavily loaded or towing a trailer. When driving at elevation, in order to match driving performance as perceived at sea level, reduce gross vehicle weight and gross combination weight by 2% per
1,000 ft (300 m) elevation.
Note:
Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle's electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight calculated using the formula following the chart.
| Pickup and box delete | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Engine | Rear axle ratio | Maximum GCWR |
| F-250 | 6.2L gas | 3.73 | 19,500 lb (8,845 kg) |
| 4.30 | 22,000 lb (9,979 kg) | ||
| 6.7L diesel | 3.31 | 23,500 lb (10,659 kg) | |
| 6.7L diesel1 | 3.31, 3.55 | 30,000 lb (13,607 kg) | |
| 7.3L gas | 3.55 | 21,800 lb (9,888 kg) | |
| 4.30 | 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) | ||
| F-350 single rear wheel | 6.2L gas | 3.73 | 19,500 lb (8,845 kg) |
| 4.30 | 23,000 lb (10,433 kg) | ||
| 6.7L diesel | 3.31 | 30,000 lb (13,607 kg) | |
| 3.55 | 30,000 lb (13,607 kg) | ||
| 7.3L gas | 3.73 | 23,500 lb (10,659 kg) | |
| 4.30 | 27,500 lb (12,473 kg) | ||
| F-350 dual rear wheel | 6.2L gas | 3.73 | 20,000 lb (9,071 kg) |
| 4.30 | 23,500 lb (10,659 kg) | ||
| 6.7L diesel | 3.55 | 40,000 lb (18,143 kg) | |
| 4.10 | 43,400 lb (19,685 kg) | ||
| 7.3L gas | 3.73 | 24,000 lb (10,886 kg) | |
| 4.30 | 28,000 lb (12,700 kg) | ||
| F-450 | 6.7L diesel | 4.30 | 45,300 lb (20,547 kg) |
1Trailer Tow Package.
| Chassis cab | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Engine | Rear axle ratio | Maximum GCWR |
| F-350 single rear wheel | 6.7L diesel | 3.73 | 30,000 lb (13,607 kg) |
| 7.3L gas | 4.30 | 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) | |
| F-350 dual rear wheel | 6.7L diesel | 3.73 | 31,500 lb (14,288 kg) |
| 4.10 | 32,500 lb (14,741 kg) | ||
| 7.3L gas | 3.37 | 22,500 lb (10,205 kg) | |
| 4.30 | 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) | ||
| F-450 dual rear wheel | 6.7L diesel | 4.10 | 32,500 lb (14,741 kg) |
| 4.30 | 35,000 lb (15,875 kg) | ||
| 7.3L gas | 4.88 | 28,000 lb (12,700 kg) | |
| F-550 dual rear wheel (17500/18000 lb GVWR) | 6.7L diesel | 4.10 | 32,500 lb (14,741 kg) |
| 4.30 | 37,000 lb (16,782 kg) | ||
| 7.3L gas | 4.88 | 28,000 lb (12,700 kg) | |
| F-550 dual rear wheel (19000/19500 lb GVWR) | 6.7L diesel | 4.88 | 32,500 lb (14,741 kg) |
| 40,000 lb (18,143 kg) | |||
| 7.3L gas | 4.88 | 28,000 lb (12,700 kg) | |
| F-600 dual rear wheel | 6.7L diesel | 4.88 | 43,000 lb (19,504 kg) |
| 7.3L gas | 4.88 | 30,000 lb (13,607 kg) | |
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle
- Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the previous chart.
- Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
- Vehicle curb weight.
- Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware.
- Driver weight.
- Passenger(s) weight.
- Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
- Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.
Note:
The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.
Note:
Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.
For additional information on trailer weights, reference the RV & Trailer Towing Guide available at your authorized dealer, or online.
| RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides |
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