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2011 Ford F350 towing capacity

The 2011 Ford F350 is published in 30 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 12,400 to 16,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (16,000 lb) sits in serious heavy-duty pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Ford F350 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 2D 8 ft V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter 385 405 — 12,400 — 6,143 —
XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 12,400 — 6,143 —
XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,343 —
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —
XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,870 —
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,654 —
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —
XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,870 —
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,729 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,542 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
King Ranch Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,945 —
King Ranch Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,681 —
XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,870 —
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,870 —
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,542 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 16,000 — 7,460 —
King Ranch Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,945 —
King Ranch Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,681 —
XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,343 —
XL Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —
XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,654 —
XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 14,000 — 6,729 —
Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L 400 800 — 15,000 — 7,233 —

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 F350 carried a maximum tow rating of 15,000 lb. The 2011 model adds 1,000 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 F350 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 F450 16,000
2011 Ford F-350 Crew Cab DRW 2WD 16,000
2011 Ford F-350 Crew Cab DRW 4WD 16,000
2011 Ford F-450 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.