2020 Ford F-250 towing capacity.

Published pickup ratings run from 12,100 - 22,800 lbs for F-250 rows, SRW, 3 engines, and Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck towing. This Ford guide does not publish a profile/engine available max-payload summary for this year; use the truck certification label for actual payload, GVWR, rear GAWR, passengers, cargo, options, and trailer tongue or pin weight.

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Retrieved from Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020. Citations available below.

2020 TOWING RANGE
12,100 - 22,800 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
20,000 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
18,000 LBS
GOOSENECK MAX
22,800 LBS
2020 Ford F-250 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

6.2L V8

F-250 · SRW · Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck

12,200 - 15,800 lbs Engine page

Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Conventional towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x2 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,700 lbs 1,270 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x4 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,250 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x4 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,300 lbs 1,230 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 176 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x4 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x4 176 in 22,000 lbs 14,800 lbs 1,480 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 142 in 19,500 lbs 13,300 lbs 1,330 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x4 142 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 142 in 22,000 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x4 142 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148 in 19,500 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x2 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x4 148 in 19,500 lbs 12,600 lbs 1,260 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.73 4x4 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,250 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 148 in 22,000 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x4 148 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x4 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x2 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,700 lbs 1,905 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,875 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,830 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 22,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 22,000 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 142 in 19,500 lbs 13,300 lbs 1,995 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 142 in 19,500 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,920 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 22,000 lbs 15,800 lbs 2,370 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 22,000 lbs 15,300 lbs 2,295 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148 in 19,500 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x2 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 148 in 19,500 lbs 12,600 lbs 1,890 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,875 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 22,000 lbs 15,500 lbs 2,325 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x2 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,700 lbs 1,905 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 160 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,875 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 176 in 19,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,830 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 22,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 22,000 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 142 in 19,500 lbs 13,300 lbs 1,995 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 142 in 19,500 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,920 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 22,000 lbs 15,800 lbs 2,370 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 22,000 lbs 15,300 lbs 2,295 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148 in 19,500 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x2 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 148 in 19,500 lbs 12,600 lbs 1,890 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.73 4x4 164 in 19,500 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,875 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 22,000 lbs 15,500 lbs 2,325 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 22,000 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 22,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
Engine Chart

6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel

F-250 · SRW · Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck

12,100 - 22,800 lbs Engine page

Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Conventional towing

Crew Cab
3.31 4x2 160 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,900 lbs 1,590 lbs Tongue · 10% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.22
3.31 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x4 160 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.22
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,400 lbs 1,540 lbs Tongue · 10% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.22
3.31 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
3.55 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.22
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
3.55 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 142 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x4 142 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x2 164 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x4 148 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.31 4x4 164 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.31 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
3.55 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 15,200 lbs 1,520 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
3.55 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Requires 18" All-Season or 20" All-Terrain Tires p.22
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.31 4x2 160 in 23,500 lbs 16,100 lbs 2,415 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs King pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,800 lbs 2,370 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 12,100 lbs 1,815 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 23,500 lbs 14,100 lbs 2,115 lbs King pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 23,500 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,830 lbs King pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.23
3.55 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 142 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 142 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x2 164 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 23,500 lbs 14,800 lbs 2,220 lbs King pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 23,500 lbs 15,500 lbs 2,325 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 23,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 2,100 lbs King pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 23,500 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.31 4x2 160 in 23,500 lbs 16,100 lbs 2,415 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 21,700 lbs 3,255 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs Pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 23,500 lbs 15,800 lbs 2,370 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 20,400 lbs 3,060 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 12,100 lbs 1,815 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 23,500 lbs 14,100 lbs 2,115 lbs Pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 23,500 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,830 lbs Pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 23,500 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,935 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 160 in 30,000 lbs 21,700 lbs 3,255 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 176 in 30,000 lbs 20,400 lbs 3,060 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 18,100 lbs 2,715 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 30,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 176 in 30,000 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 142 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 22,800 lbs 3,420 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 142 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 21,800 lbs 3,270 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 142 in 30,000 lbs 22,800 lbs 3,420 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 142 in 30,000 lbs 21,800 lbs 3,270 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x2 164 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 21,900 lbs 3,285 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 23,500 lbs 14,800 lbs 2,220 lbs Pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 23,500 lbs 15,500 lbs 2,325 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 20,100 lbs 3,015 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 23,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 2,100 lbs Pin · 15% Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 23,500 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.31 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 148 in 30,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x2 164 in 30,000 lbs 21,900 lbs 3,285 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 148 in 30,000 lbs 20,100 lbs 3,015 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
3.55 4x4 164 in 30,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
Engine Chart

7.3L V8

F-250 · SRW · Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck

14,000 - 19,600 lbs Engine page

Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Conventional towing

Crew Cab
3.55 4x2 160 in 21,800 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x2 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,900 lbs 1,490 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x4 160 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 1,470 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x4 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,500 lbs 1,450 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 160 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x2 176 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x4 160 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x4 160 in 24,900 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.22
4.30 4x4 176 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 142 in 21,800 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x4 142 in 21,800 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 142 in 26,000 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x4 142 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 148 in 21,800 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x2 164 in 21,800 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x4 148 in 21,800 lbs 14,800 lbs 1,480 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
3.55 4x4 164 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 1,470 lbs Tongue · 10% p.22
4.30 4x2 148 in 26,000 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x2 164 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x4 148 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
4.30 4x4 164 in 26,000 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.22
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.55 4x2 160 in 21,800 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x2 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,800 lbs 2,220 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,400 lbs 2,160 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 24,900 lbs 16,900 lbs 2,535 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 24,900 lbs 17,500 lbs 2,625 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 26,000 lbs 16,900 lbs 2,535 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 26,000 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 142 in 21,800 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 142 in 21,800 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 148 in 21,800 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x2 164 in 21,800 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 148 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 164 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs King pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs King pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.55 4x2 160 in 21,800 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x2 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,800 lbs 2,220 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 160 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 176 in 21,800 lbs 14,400 lbs 2,160 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 160 in 26,000 lbs 19,300 lbs 2,895 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 26,000 lbs 18,900 lbs 2,835 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 176 in 26,000 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 24,900 lbs 16,900 lbs 2,535 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 24,900 lbs 17,500 lbs 2,625 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y) p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,600 lbs 2,790 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 160 in 26,000 lbs 18,700 lbs 2,805 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 26,000 lbs 16,900 lbs 2,535 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 176 in 26,000 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 142 in 21,800 lbs 15,400 lbs 2,310 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 142 in 21,800 lbs 15,000 lbs 2,250 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 26,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 2,925 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 142 in 26,000 lbs 19,600 lbs 2,940 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 26,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 142 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 148 in 21,800 lbs 15,200 lbs 2,280 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x2 164 in 21,800 lbs 15,100 lbs 2,265 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 148 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
3.55 4x4 164 in 21,800 lbs 14,700 lbs 2,205 lbs Pin · 15% p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 26,000 lbs 19,300 lbs 2,895 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 148 in 26,000 lbs 19,400 lbs 2,910 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x2 164 in 26,000 lbs 19,300 lbs 2,895 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,800 lbs 2,820 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 148 in 26,000 lbs 18,900 lbs 2,835 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,600 lbs 2,790 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package p.23
4.30 4x4 164 in 26,000 lbs 18,700 lbs 2,805 lbs Pin · 15% Requires Trailer Tow Package Optional 9,900-lb. GVWR Package (68D) p.23
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit across wheel class, tow type, cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, GCWR, wheelbase, and box length. Start here to see the 2020 ratings for your specific F-250 pickup setup.

Ford F-250 rows are filtered from Ford's Super Duty pickup selector. Start with engine, then use the chart to narrow the rest of the truck configuration.

Highest Capacity
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel SRW
Range: 12,100 - 22,800 lbs
Max gooseneck tow 22,800 LBS
7.3L V8 SRW
Range: 14,000 - 19,600 lbs
Max gooseneck tow 19,600 LBS
6.2L V8 SRW
Range: 12,200 - 15,800 lbs
Max 5th-wheel tow 15,800 LBS
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
24,200 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
60-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
Open policy rules below
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Document-level towing rules for the 2020 Super Duty guide.

These document-level rules define the physics and safety boundaries of the 2020 Super Duty pickup guide. They apply alongside the row-specific weights in the chart below.

FIG. 2020 LOAD Load + Altitude

Base loading guidance from Ford

  • Conventional: 10% tongue weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • 5th-wheel: 15% king-pin weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • Gooseneck: 15% pin weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • High altitude: reduce gross combined weight by 2% per 1,000 ft of elevation.
FIG. 2020 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver ratings vary by model scope

  • F-250 less Trailer Tow Package/F-350 Super Duty SRW gas engine hitch receiver F-250 Without Trailer Tow or F-350 SRW Gas Weight-carrying 15,000 / 1,500 lbs; weight-distributing 15,000 / 1,500 lbs.
  • F-250 with Trailer Tow Package/F-350 Super Duty SRW w/6.7L engine hitch receiver F-250 With Trailer Tow or F-350 SRW 6 7l Weight-carrying 21,200 / 2,120 lbs; weight-distributing 21,200 / 2,120 lbs.
  • F-350 Super Duty DRW/F-450 Regular Cab hitch receiver F-350 DRW or F-450 Regular Cab Weight-carrying 21,200 / 2,120 lbs; weight-distributing 21,200 / 2,120 lbs.
  • F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab hitch receiver F-450 Crew Cab Weight-carrying 24,200 / 2,420 lbs; weight-distributing 24,200 / 2,420 lbs.
FIG. 2020 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are tow-type specific

Conventional towing

  • 60 sq ft
    Super Duty Pickup 60 sq. ft. for other Super Duty pickup applications

5th-wheel towing

  • 75 sq ft
    Super Duty Pickup 75 sq. ft. for 5th-wheel and gooseneck applications

Gooseneck towing

  • 75 sq ft
    Super Duty Pickup 75 sq. ft. for 5th-wheel and gooseneck applications
FIG. 2020 SAFETY Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2020 guide

  • F-250 Pickup F-250 conventional towing at the 20,000-pound rating requires Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package with the listed tire configurations.

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without required equipment.

NOTES: Document-level universal rules sit beneath the row-specific chart ratings. Use the chart to narrow cab, drivetrain, axle, GCWR, wheelbase, and box length.
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used for the 2020 Ford F-250 pickup overview.

Show source pages for the 2020 guide
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020

Audit Scope PAGES: 4-5, 12, 15-16, 22-26, 38, 43