2023 Ford F-250 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel towing capacity.

This engine spans Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck ratings for F-250 SRW pickup rows, running 18,200 - 23,000 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 2023 Super Duty towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel available below.

6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel RANGE
18,200 - 23,000 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
22,000 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
22,300 LBS
GOOSENECK MAX
23,000 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
3.31 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55E2 4x4 159.8 in 28,300 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). p.27
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.31 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 1,950 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
3.55 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 2,200 lbs Tongue · 10% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.27
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.31 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,200 lbs 3,030 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 20,500 lbs 3,075 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 19,900 lbs 2,985 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,200 lbs 3,030 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 20,500 lbs 3,075 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 19,900 lbs 2,985 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55E 4x4 159.8 in 28,300 lbs 19,500 lbs 2,925 lbs King pin · 15% Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). p.28
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 22,300 lbs 3,345 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 21,700 lbs 3,255 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 22,300 lbs 3,345 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 21,700 lbs 3,255 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,000 lbs 3,150 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,400 lbs 3,060 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 20,600 lbs 3,090 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,000 lbs 3,150 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,400 lbs 3,060 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 20,600 lbs 3,090 lbs King pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.31 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,200 lbs 3,180 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 21,600 lbs 3,240 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,200 lbs 3,180 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 159.8 in 31,000 lbs 21,600 lbs 3,240 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 176.0 in 31,000 lbs 20,900 lbs 3,135 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55E 4x4 159.8 in 28,300 lbs 20,000 lbs 3,000 lbs Pin · 15% Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). p.28
Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 23,000 lbs 3,450 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 22,700 lbs 3,405 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 23,000 lbs 3,450 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 141.6 in 31,000 lbs 22,700 lbs 3,405 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,400 lbs 3,210 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.31 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 21,600 lbs 3,240 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x2 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 22,000 lbs 3,300 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 148.0 in 31,000 lbs 21,400 lbs 3,210 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
3.55 4x4 164.2 in 31,000 lbs 21,600 lbs 3,240 lbs Pin · 15% Requires F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package (535). p.28
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
30,000 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
60-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Document-level towing rules for the 2023 Super Duty guide.

These document-level rules define the physics and safety boundaries of the 2023 Super Duty pickup guide. They apply alongside the row-specific weights in the chart below.

FIG. 2023 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. 2023 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver ratings vary by model scope

  • F-250 hitch receiver F-250 Weight-carrying 22,000 / 2,200 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-350 SRW hitch receiver F-350 SRW Weight-carrying 25,000 / 2,500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-250/F-350 Tremor® hitch receiver F-250 F-350 Tremor Weight-carrying 18,200 / 1,820 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-350 DRW hitch receiver F-350 DRW Weight-carrying 28,000 / 2,800 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-450 DRW hitch receiver F-450 DRW Weight-carrying 30,000 / 3,000 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
FIG. 2023 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. 2023 SAFETY Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2023 guide

  • F-250 Pickup F-250 conventional towing above 18,200 lbs requires High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535) 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 2023 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 - 22,900 lbs
Max rating 22,900 LBS
7.3L V8
Range: 16,000 - 19,500 lbs
Max rating 19,500 LBS
6.8L V8
Range: 13,600 - 17,300 lbs
Max rating 17,300 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.

2024 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Range: 18,200 - 23,000 lbs
Max rating 23,000 LBS
2025 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Range: 18,200 - 23,000 lbs
Max rating 23,000 LBS
2026 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Range: 18,200 - 23,000 lbs
Max rating 23,000 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2023 Ford F-250 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel page.

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