2023 Ford Transit 250 Cargo towing capacity
The 2023 Ford Transit 250 Cargo is published in 12 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,000 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2023 Ford Transit 250 Cargo 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 Rear-Wheel Drive Low Roof Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 4,985 | 4,085 |
| Base Rear-Wheel Drive Medium Roof Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,115 | 3,955 |
| Base Rear-Wheel Drive Low Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,087 | 3,983 |
| Base Rear-Wheel Drive Medium Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,235 | 3,835 |
| Base Rear-Wheel Drive High Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 6,000 | — | 5,330 | 3,740 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive Low Roof Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 5,000 | — | 5,181 | 3,889 |
| Base Rear-Wheel Drive High Roof Ext. Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 5,000 | — | 5,533 | 3,537 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive Medium Roof Van 130 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 4,000 | — | 5,311 | 3,759 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive Low Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 4,000 | — | 5,294 | 3,776 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive Medium Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.73 | 4,000 | — | 5,442 | 3,628 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive High Roof Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 5,000 | — | 5,537 | 3,533 |
| Base All-Wheel Drive High Roof Ext. Van 148 in. WB | — | — | — | 4.1 | 5,000 | — | 5,740 | 3,330 |
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 2022
The 2022 Ford Transit 250 Cargo carried a maximum tow rating of 6,000 lb. The 2023 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 2022 Ford Transit 250 Cargo page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2023 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2023 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F450 Super Duty Regular CAB | 37,000 |
| 2023 Ford F450 | 37,000 |
| 2023 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 24,200 |
| 2023 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew CAB | 20,000 |
| 2023 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB | 20,000 |
| 2023 Ford F250 | 20,000 |
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.