2023 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 towing capacity.

This engine spans Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck ratings for F-250 SRW pickup rows, running 16,000 - 19,500 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 7.3L V8 available below.

7.3L V8 RANGE
16,000 - 19,500 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
18,200 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
19,500 LBS
GOOSENECK MAX
19,500 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 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,900 lbs 1,690 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 1,670 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 1,660 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 1,620 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.73E2 4x2 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 18,000 lbs 1,800 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x2 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,800 lbs 1,780 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x4 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 17,700 lbs 1,770 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x4 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,300 lbs 1,730 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 17,200 lbs 1,720 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 1,680 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.73E2 4x2 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x4 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 17,900 lbs 1,790 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 17,000 lbs 1,700 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 1,680 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,500 lbs 1,650 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.55 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 1,640 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
3.73E2 4x2 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 18,100 lbs 1,810 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x2 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,900 lbs 1,790 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x4 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,600 lbs 1,760 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
3.73E2 4x4 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,500 lbs 1,750 lbs Tongue · 10% 3.55E and 3.73E are electronic locking rear axles. p.27
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 18,200 lbs 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.27
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 17,800 lbs 2,670 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,500 lbs 2,625 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 17,400 lbs 2,610 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,100 lbs 2,565 lbs King pin · 15% 10,000 plus GVWR. p.28
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,900 lbs 2,835 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 18,800 lbs 2,820 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,500 lbs 2,775 lbs King pin · 15% 10,000 plus GVWR. p.28
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 18,100 lbs 2,715 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 17,700 lbs 2,655 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 2,925 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,800 lbs 2,670 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,700 lbs 2,655 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,400 lbs 2,610 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,800 lbs 2,820 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 18,300 lbs 2,745 lbs King pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 18,700 lbs 2,805 lbs King pin · 15% 10,000 plus GVWR. p.28
Towing Capacity Chart

F-250 SRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 2,520 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 17,900 lbs 2,685 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,700 lbs 2,655 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 159.8 in 24,600 lbs 17,600 lbs 2,640 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 176.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,300 lbs 2,595 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 19,300 lbs 2,895 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 19,100 lbs 2,865 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 26,000 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,100 lbs 2,715 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 26,000 lbs 18,700 lbs 2,805 lbs Pin · 15% 10,000 plus GVWR. p.28
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 17,200 lbs 2,580 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 18,300 lbs 2,745 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 141.6 in 24,600 lbs 17,800 lbs 2,670 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 19,500 lbs 2,925 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 26,000 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,900 lbs 2,535 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 2,520 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 18,000 lbs 2,700 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x2 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,900 lbs 2,685 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 148.0 in 24,600 lbs 17,600 lbs 2,640 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
3.73E 4x4 164.2 in 24,600 lbs 17,500 lbs 2,625 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 19,400 lbs 2,910 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 19,300 lbs 2,895 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 26,000 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs Pin · 15% p.28
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 26,000 lbs 18,900 lbs 2,835 lbs Pin · 15% 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
Open policy rules below
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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 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Range: 18,200 - 23,000 lbs
Max rating 23,000 LBS
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel
Range: 12,100 - 22,900 lbs
Max rating 22,900 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.

2020 7.3L V8
Range: 14,000 - 19,600 lbs
Max rating 19,600 LBS
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
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 2023 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 page.

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