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2016 Ford Transit 350 towing capacity

The 2016 Ford Transit 350 is published in 22 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,100 to 7,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,000 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Ford Transit 350 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 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 5,400 9,500 4,991 4,509
Base w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door Low Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 5,400 9,500 4,991 4,509
Base Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 5,400 9,500 5,143 4,357
Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors Medium Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 5,400 9,500 5,143 4,357
Base High Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 6,700 9,500 5,226 4,274
Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors High Roof Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 6,700 9,500 5,226 4,274
Base High Roof Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 6,700 9,500 5,429 4,071
Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors High Roof Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 6,700 9,500 5,429 4,071
Base High Roof HD Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 7,000 9,950 5,736 4,214
Base w/10,360 lb. GVWR High Roof HD Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 7,000 10,360 5,736 4,624
Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors High Roof HD Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 7,000 9,950 5,736 4,214
Base w/Dual Sliding-Side Cargo-Doors & 10,360 lb. GVWR High Roof HD Extended-Length Cargo Van 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 7,000 10,360 5,736 4,624
XL Low Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,034 2,966
XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,034 2,966
XLT Low Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,034 2,966
XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Low Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,034 2,966
XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door Medium Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,134 2,866
XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo-Door Medium Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 3.73 4,500 9,000 6,134 2,866
XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door High Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 4,900 9,000 6,224 2,776
XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door High Roof Wagon 148 in. WB — 270 250 4.1 4,900 9,000 6,224 2,776
XL w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door High Roof HD Extended-Length Wagon 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 4,100 10,360 6,810 3,550
XLT w/Sliding Pass-Side Cargo Door High Roof HD Extended-Length Wagon 148 in. WB DRW — 310 400 3.73 4,100 10,360 6,810 3,550

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 350 carried a maximum tow rating of 7,000 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 350 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.