2016 Ford Transit 150 towing capacity
The 2016 Ford Transit 150 is published in 14 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,700 to 5,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (5,500 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Ford Transit 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Low Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,500 | 8,600 | 4,866 | 3,734 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,500 | 8,600 | 4,866 | 3,734 |
| Base Low Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,400 | 8,600 | 4,991 | 3,609 |
| Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,400 | 8,600 | 4,991 | 3,609 |
| Base Medium Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,500 | 8,600 | 4,998 | 3,602 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors Medium Roof Cargo Van 130 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,500 | 8,600 | 4,998 | 3,602 |
| Base Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,400 | 8,600 | 5,143 | 3,457 |
| Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB | — | 270 | 250 | — | 5,400 | 8,600 | 5,143 | 3,457 |
| XL Low Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,488 | 3,062 |
| XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,488 | 3,062 |
| XLT Low Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,488 | 3,062 |
| XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,488 | 3,062 |
| XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Medium Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,595 | 2,955 |
| XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door Medium Roof Wagon 130 in. WB | — | 275 | 260 | — | 4,700 | 8,550 | 5,595 | 2,955 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2015
The 2015 Ford Transit 150 carried a maximum tow rating of 5,500 lb. The 2016 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2015 Ford Transit 150 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2016 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB | 19,000 |
| 2016 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular CAB | 19,000 |
| 2016 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 19,000 |
| 2016 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 19,000 |
| 2016 Ford F350 | 19,000 |
| 2016 Ford F450 | 19,000 |
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.