2011 Ford F 250 towing capacity
The 2011 Ford F 250 is published in 28 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 12,000 to 12,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (12,500 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2011 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 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 9,800 | 5,855 | 3,945 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 9,800 | 5,855 | 3,945 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,368 | 3,632 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,368 | 3,632 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 9,900 | 6,195 | 3,705 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 9,900 | 6,195 | 3,705 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 9,900 | 6,195 | 3,705 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 10,000 | 6,286 | 3,714 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 10,000 | 6,286 | 3,714 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,500 | 10,000 | 6,286 | 3,714 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,731 | 3,269 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,731 | 3,269 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,731 | 3,269 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,420 | 3,580 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,420 | 3,580 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,420 | 3,580 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,833 | 3,167 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,833 | 3,167 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,833 | 3,167 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,531 | 3,469 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,531 | 3,469 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,400 | 10,000 | 6,531 | 3,469 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,940 | 3,060 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,940 | 3,060 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,940 | 3,060 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,621 | 3,379 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,621 | 3,379 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | — | — | — | 12,200 | 10,000 | 6,621 | 3,379 |
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 2010
The 2010 Ford F 250 carried a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lb. The 2011 model adds 2,500 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 2010 Ford F 250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2011 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB | 16,000 |
| 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 16,000 |
| 2011 Ford F350 | 16,000 |
| 2011 Ford F450 | 16,000 |
| 2011 Ford F-350 Crew Cab DRW 2WD | 16,000 |
| 2011 Ford F-350 Crew Cab DRW 4WD | 16,000 |
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.