Ford F450 towing capacity by year
The Ford F450 has tow data across 17 model years, from 2008 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Ford F450 carries a maximum tow rating of 37,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford F450 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ford F450 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford F450, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ford F450 years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F450 | 14 | 37,000 |
| 2023 Ford F450 | 10 | 37,000 |
| 2022 Ford F450 | 14 | 37,000 |
| 2021 Ford F450 | 14 | 37,000 |
| 2020 Ford F450 | 14 | 24,200 |
Older Ford F450 years (2008–2019)
Earlier model years for the Ford F450, going back to 2008. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F450 | 14 | 21,000 |
| 2018 Ford F450 | 6 | 21,000 |
| 2017 Ford F450 | 5 | 21,000 |
| 2016 Ford F450 | 5 | 19,000 |
| 2015 Ford F450 | 5 | 19,000 |
| 2014 Ford F450 | 5 | 18,500 |
| 2013 Ford F450 | 5 | 18,500 |
| 2012 Ford F450 | 4 | 17,500 |
| 2011 Ford F450 | 4 | 16,000 |
| 2010 Ford F450 | 5 | 16,000 |
| 2009 Ford F450 | 5 | 16,000 |
| 2008 Ford F450 | 4 | 16,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.