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2022 Ford F-350 7.3L V8 towing capacity.

This engine spans Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck ratings for F-350 SRW / DRW pickup rows, running 14,000 - 21,200 lbs depending on configuration. Use the grouped tables below to narrow by cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, GCWR, wheelbase, and box length.

Built from the official Ford 2022 Super Duty towing guide pages used for this engine page. Citations for 7.3L V8 available below.

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-350 DRW Conventional towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,500 lbs 1,650 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,100 lbs 1,610 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,500 lbs 2,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,100 lbs 2,010 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 17,200 lbs 1,720 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 16,800 lbs 1,680 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 21,000 lbs 2,100 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,700 lbs 1,670 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,300 lbs 1,630 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,700 lbs 2,070 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 2,000 lbs Tongue · 10% p.30
Towing Capacity Chart

F-350 DRW 5th-Wheel towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,500 lbs 3,075 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 3,000 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 17,200 lbs 2,580 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 21,200 lbs 3,180 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,300 lbs 3,045 lbs King pin · 15% p.30
Towing Capacity Chart

F-350 DRW Gooseneck towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 24,000 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,500 lbs 3,075 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 28,000 lbs 20,000 lbs 3,000 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 17,200 lbs 2,580 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 24,000 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 21,200 lbs 3,180 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 28,000 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 24,000 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 28,000 lbs 20,300 lbs 3,045 lbs Pin · 15% p.30
Towing Capacity Chart

F-350 SRW Conventional towing

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 14,000 lbs 1,400 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 15,000 lbs 1,500 lbs Tongue · 10% p.28
Towing Capacity Chart

F-350 SRW 5th-Wheel towing

Needs Verification: 1 row. Ford's guide prints more than one towing candidate for this configuration. The table keeps both Ford-published values visible and uses the lower value for sorting and summaries.

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,100 lbs 2,415 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 15,900 lbs 2,385 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). Available 11,400-lb. GVWR Package (68L). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 18,200 lbs 2,730 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 16,500 / 19,000 2,475 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Needs Verification
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 2,520 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs King pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 18,500 lbs 2,775 lbs King pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 19,000 lbs 2,850 lbs King pin · 15% p.29 Exact
Towing Capacity Chart

F-350 SRW Gooseneck towing

Needs Verification: 1 row. Ford's guide prints more than one towing candidate for this configuration. The table keeps both Ford-published values visible and uses the lower value for sorting and summaries.

Crew Cab
3.73 4x2 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,400 lbs 2,460 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,100 lbs 2,415 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 159.8 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 15,900 lbs 2,385 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). Available 11,400-lb. GVWR Package (68L). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 176.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,000 lbs 2,400 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 20,600 lbs 3,090 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,500 lbs 2,925 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,300 lbs 3,045 lbs Pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,400 lbs 3,060 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 18,200 lbs 2,730 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 20,000 lbs 3,000 lbs Pin · 15% Tremor Off-Road Package (17Y). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 20,100 lbs 3,015 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 159.8 in 27,500 lbs 20,200 lbs 3,030 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 176.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,000 lbs 3,000 lbs Pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
Regular Cab
3.73 4x2 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 17,000 lbs 2,550 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,500 lbs 2,475 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 141.6 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 21,000 lbs 3,150 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 16,500 / 20,500 2,475 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. 18" and 20" All-Terrain Tires (20" N/A on Regular Cab). p.29 Needs Verification
4.30 4x4 141.6 in 27,500 lbs 20,600 lbs 3,090 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
SuperCab
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,800 lbs 2,520 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,600 lbs 2,490 lbs Pin · 15% 18" All-Season Tires. p.29 Exact
3.73 4x2 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,700 lbs 2,505 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 148.0 in 23,500 lbs 16,300 lbs 2,445 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
3.73 4x4 164.2 in 23,500 lbs 16,200 lbs 2,430 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs Pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,800 lbs 3,120 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 20,600 lbs 3,090 lbs Pin · 15% 17" Tires. p.29 Exact
4.30 4x2 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 20,700 lbs 3,105 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 19,200 lbs 2,880 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 148.0 in 27,500 lbs 20,300 lbs 3,045 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 18,500 lbs 2,775 lbs Pin · 15% Available 10,000-lb. GVWR Package (68D). p.29 Exact
4.30 4x4 164.2 in 27,500 lbs 20,200 lbs 3,030 lbs Pin · 15% p.29 Exact
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
VIEW ALL POLICY RULES
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Document-level towing rules for the 2022 Super Duty guide.

These document-level rules define the physics and safety boundaries of the 2022 Super Duty pickup guide. They apply alongside the row-specific weights in the chart below.

FIG. 2022 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. 2022 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver ratings vary by model scope

  • F-250 less Trailer Tow Package/F-350 SRW Diesel 4x2/F-350 SRW Diesel 4x4 142" 148" hitch receiver Weight-carrying 18,200 / 1,820 lbs; weight-distributing 18,200 / 1,820 lbs.
  • F-350 SRW Gas/F-350 DRW Gas 6.2L hitch receiver Weight-carrying 18,200 / 1,820 lbs; weight-distributing 18,200 / 1,820 lbs.
  • F-250 with Trailer Tow Package/F-350 SRW Diesel 4x4 160" 164" 176" hitch receiver Weight-carrying 21,200 / 2,120 lbs; weight-distributing 21,200 / 2,120 lbs.
  • F-350 DRW Diesel and Gas 7.3L/F-450 DRW 142" hitch receiver Weight-carrying 21,200 / 2,120 lbs; weight-distributing 21,200 / 2,120 lbs.
  • F-450 DRW 176" hitch receiver Weight-carrying 24,200 / 2,420 lbs; weight-distributing 24,200 / 2,420 lbs.
FIG. 2022 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are tow-type specific

Conventional towing

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

5th-wheel towing

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

Gooseneck towing

  • 75 sq ft
    75 sq. ft. for 5th-wheel and gooseneck applications
FIG. 2022 SAFETY Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2022 guide

  • F-250 Pickup F-250 conventional towing at the 20,000-lb. rating 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.

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Other 2022 F-350 engines

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

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.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2022 Ford F-350 7.3L V8 page.

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