2018 Ford F 250 towing capacity
The 2018 Ford F 250 is published in 36 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 12,000 to 13,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2018 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 142 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 13,000 | 9,950 | 5,683 | 4,267 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 5,932 | 4,068 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,027 | 3,973 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,106 | 3,894 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,052 | 3,948 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,291 | 3,709 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,372 | 3,628 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,441 | 3,559 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 13,000 | 9,950 | 5,683 | 4,267 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 5,932 | 4,068 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,106 | 3,894 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,027 | 3,973 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,052 | 3,948 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,291 | 3,709 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,372 | 3,628 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,441 | 3,559 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 13,000 | 10,000 | 5,932 | 4,068 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,027 | 3,973 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,052 | 3,948 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,291 | 3,709 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,372 | 3,628 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,441 | 3,559 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,052 | 3,948 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,291 | 3,709 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | — | 440 | 925 | 3.55 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,478 | 3,522 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | — | 440 | 925 | 3.55 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 6,695 | 3,305 |
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 2017
The 2017 Ford F 250 carried a maximum tow rating of 13,300 lb. The 2018 model is rated 300 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2017 Ford F 250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2018 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2018 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Ford F-450 CC LB DRW 2WD/4WD | 27,500 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 CC LB DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 CC LB DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 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.