2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB towing capacity
The 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB is published in 10 configurations with a tow rating of 12,500 lb (half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,107 | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,258 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,107 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,258 | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,017 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.0L | 362 | 0 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,586 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,107 | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,258 | — |
| Harley-Davidson Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 362 | 0 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,586 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Dsl 6.0L | 325 | 570 | — | 12,500 | — | 6,258 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.
How this year compares to 2004
The 2004 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 13,700 lb. The 2005 model is rated 1,200 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2004 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2005 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.