2009 Ford F 250 towing capacity
The 2009 Ford F 250 is published in 32 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,300 to 10,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,500 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2009 Ford F 250 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 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 8,800 | 5,628 | 3,172 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,200 | 8,800 | 5,628 | 3,172 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,800 | 9,000 | 6,044 | 2,956 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,800 | 9,000 | 6,044 | 2,956 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 5,846 | 3,154 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 5,846 | 3,154 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 5,846 | 3,154 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,200 | 6,263 | 2,937 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,200 | 6,263 | 2,937 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 10,500 | 9,200 | 6,263 | 2,937 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,200 | 6,263 | 2,937 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,200 | 6,000 | 3,200 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,200 | 6,000 | 3,200 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 9,000 | 9,200 | 6,000 | 3,200 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,400 | 6,418 | 2,982 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,400 | 6,418 | 2,982 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 10,500 | 9,400 | 6,418 | 2,982 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,500 | 9,400 | 6,418 | 2,982 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,200 | 6,056 | 3,144 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,200 | 6,056 | 3,144 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,200 | 6,056 | 3,144 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,400 | 6,479 | 2,921 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,400 | 6,479 | 2,921 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 10,300 | 9,400 | 6,479 | 2,921 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,400 | 6,479 | 2,921 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,400 | 6,175 | 3,225 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,400 | 6,175 | 3,225 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,700 | 9,400 | 6,175 | 3,225 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,600 | 6,591 | 3,009 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,600 | 6,591 | 3,009 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 4.1 | 10,300 | 9,600 | 6,591 | 3,009 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | 3.73 | 8,300 | 9,600 | 6,591 | 3,009 |
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 2008
The 2008 Ford F 250 carried a maximum tow rating of 10,400 lb. The 2009 model adds 100 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2008 Ford F 250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2009 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2009 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 18,300 |
| 2009 Ford F350 | 18,300 |
| 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 16,000 |
| 2009 Ford F450 | 16,000 |
| 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty 2WD/4WD DRW | 16,000 |
| 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reg. Cab 2WD DRW | 15,000 |
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.