2017 Ford F250 towing capacity
The 2017 Ford F250 is published in 34 configurations with a tow rating of 21,000 lb (serious heavy-duty pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ford F250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | 385 | 430 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | 385 | 430 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel. 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel. 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | 385 | 430 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel. 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel. 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7 Liter | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | 385 | 430 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
| Platinum Pickup 4D 6 3/4 ft | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.7L | 440 | 925 | — | 21,000 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow figures this high require a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch installed in the bed of the truck, and a corresponding trailer setup. Conventional bumper-pull towing on the same vehicle is typically capped well below this number — usually under 15,000 lb. Always check the door-jamb sticker and owner's manual for the maximum permitted on each hitch class before hooking up.
How this year compares to 2016
The 2016 Ford F250 carried a maximum tow rating of 14,000 lb. The 2017 model adds 7,000 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 2016 Ford F250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2017 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 4WD | 27,500 |
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.