2020 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 towing capacity.

This engine spans Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck ratings for F-250 SRW pickup rows, running 14,000 - 19,600 lbs depending on configuration. Use the grouped tables below to narrow by cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, GCWR, wheelbase, and box length.

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Built from the official Ford 2020 Super Duty towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 7.3L V8 available below.

7.3L V8 RANGE
14,000 - 19,600 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
15,000 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
18,000 LBS
GOOSENECK MAX
19,600 LBS
Guide Context

Payload, hitch load, and equipment notes

This Ford guide does not publish an engine-level max-payload summary for this engine and year. Actual payload, GVWR, rear GAWR, passengers, cargo, options, and trailer tongue or pin weight come from the truck certification label. The hitch-load column uses Ford guide ratios: 10% for conventional towing and 15% for 5th-wheel or gooseneck towing. Chassis-cab, cutaway, medium-duty, and other commercial/upfit ratings are not included in this pickup guide.

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
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.
Compare

Other 2020 F-250 engines

These comparisons stay within the same published model year so separate gas and diesel ratings are not blended together.

Highest Capacity
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel
Range: 12,100 - 22,800 lbs
Max rating 22,800 LBS
6.2L V8
Range: 12,200 - 15,800 lbs
Max rating 15,800 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

Cross-year comparisons stay within the same published guide structure so earlier rating slices are not merged artificially.

2021 7.3L V8
Range: 14,000 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
2022 7.3L V8
Range: 14,000 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
2023 7.3L V8
Range: 16,000 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
2024 7.3L V8
Range: 16,000 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
2025 7.3L V8
Range: 16,100 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
2026 7.3L V8
Range: 16,100 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 page.

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