2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty towing capacity
Maximum loaded trailer weight40,000 lbs6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck, 4.30 axle (5th-wheel/gooseneck towing) · when properly equipped
How to read this page · tables, footnotes and hitch limits explained
Towing capacity by configuration
Ford prints 2 separate tables for the F-450 Super Duty in this guide. They are shown below as printed, each with the footnotes of its own page.
Conventional towing: 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Ford guide page 24 · Automatic transmission
| Engine | Axle | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs 13,608 kg |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs 13,608 kg |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs 11,340 kg |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs 11,340 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs 13,608 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs 13,608 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs 11,340 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs 11,340 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box | 48,000 lbs3 | 18,200 lbs 8,255 kg |
- 1 Maximum towing capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and passenger and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.
- 3 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535).
5th-wheel/gooseneck towing: 6.7L V8, 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel
Ford guide page 24 · Automatic transmission
| Engine | Axle | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 43,500 lbs | 34,200 lbs 15,513 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 43,500 lbs | 34,700 lbs 15,740 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 43,500 lbs | 32,000 lbs 14,515 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 43,500 lbs | 33,000 lbs 14,969 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs 15,876 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 46,700 lbs | 38,600 lbs 17,509 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs 15,876 kg |
| 6.7L V8 | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 46,700 lbs | 37,200 lbs 16,874 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 43,500 lbs | 34,100 lbs 15,467 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 43,500 lbs | 34,700 lbs 15,740 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 43,500 lbs | 31,900 lbs 14,470 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 43,500 lbs | 32,900 lbs 14,923 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs 15,876 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 46,700 lbs | 38,600 lbs 17,509 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs 15,876 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 46,700 lbs | 37,100 lbs 16,828 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, 5th-wheel | 48,000 lbs3 | 35,000 lbs 15,876 kg |
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 4.30 | Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box, gooseneck | 48,000 lbs3 | 40,000 lbs 18,144 kg |
- 1 Maximum towing capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and passenger and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.
- 3 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535).
GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. Small numbers are Ford's footnotes for that page, listed under each table. Where a cell shows two weights, the footnote says which applies.
Hitch and bumper limits
| Hitch | Applies to | Max trailer | Max tongue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch receiver (weight-carrying) | F-450 DRW | 30,000 lbs2 | 3,000 lbs |
| Hitch receiver (weight-distributing) | F-450 DRW | 30,000 lbs2 | 3,000 lbs |
The hitch rating can be higher than what the vehicle is allowed to tow. Use the lower of the two.
Check your own trailer against these limits with the tongue weight calculator: the safe range for its weight, or what a scale reading means.
What you need to tow the maximum
- The maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for a F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty/trailer combination is 75 sq. ft. all 5th-wheel and gooseneck applications and 60 sq. ft. all other applications. Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.
- Combined weight of vehicle and trailer cannot exceed listed GCWR.
- Do not exceed the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight listed.
- Conventional trailer tongue load weight should be 10% (15% for 5th-wheel and gooseneck towing) of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue (trailer king pin for 5th-wheel towing) load weight and weight of passengers and cargo must not cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.
- Calculated with SAE J2807® method.
- Trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches.
- If using load bars for weight distribution, Ford recommends 50% front axle load restoration (FALR).
- FACTORY-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER: A 2.5" hitch receiver is standard on all models except for the following configurations which get a 3" hitch receiver: F-350 DRW Crew Cab with 6.7L H.O. Diesel engine with 4.10 FDR (Final Drive Ratio); F-450 Crew Cab with 6.7L and 6.7L H.O. Diesel engines. See Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity chart for the weight-carrying and weight-distributing capacities of these hitch receivers. (These capacities also are shown on a label affixed to each receiver.)
Footnotes for the hitch and equipment notes
From Ford guide page 26.
- 2 Hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting, weight-distributing equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control system) and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.
Check your own tow
The maximum assumes a lightly loaded vehicle. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight all come out of your payload. Run your trailer through the calculator with this vehicle's limits filled in:
Can I tow it? with 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty limits →Add your payload from the door-jamb label.