2027 Ford F-350 & F-450 Towing Capacity, Payload & Specs
How much can an F-350 or F-450 tow? The 2027 Ford F-450 tows up to 40,000 lbs. with a gooseneck, and the F-350 dual-rear-wheel (DRW) up to 38,000 lbs., when properly equipped. Each maximum applies to one configuration, so the tables below give the cab, drive, axle and hitch for every number, plus payload, engines and which truck fits your trailer.
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2027 Ford Super Duty® F-350 vs. F-450 at a Glance
| F-350 SRW | F-350 DRW | F-450 (DRW) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 7.3L gas V8 standard; 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke® diesel available | 7.3L gas V8 standard; 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel available | 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel only |
| Cabs and bed | Regular Cab 8 ft.; SuperCab or Crew Cab, 6.75 or 8 ft. | Regular Cab or Crew Cab, 8 ft. only | Regular Cab or Crew Cab, 8 ft. only |
| Max conventional towing | 25,000 lbs. (diesel) | 28,000 lbs. (diesel) | 30,000 lbs. |
| Max 5th-wheel towing | 27,400 lbs. (diesel) | 35,000 lbs. (diesel) | 35,000 lbs. |
| Max gooseneck towing | 27,600 lbs. (diesel) | 38,000 lbs. (diesel) | 40,000 lbs. (with the High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package) |
| Max payload | 4,857 lbs. (gas) | 7,900 lbs. (gas, with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package) | 6,482 lbs. (with the gooseneck package) |
| GVWR | Up to 12,400 lbs. | 14,000 lbs. | 14,000 lbs. |
The F-450 tows the most; the F-350 DRW (the F-350 dually) carries the most. For comparison, the 2027 F-250 tops out at 22,000 lbs. conventional and 23,000 lbs. gooseneck with the diesel and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package.
Which trucks can tow 25,000 lbs.? An F-350 SRW diesel Crew Cab 4x4 reaches 25,000 lbs. conventional (with 18-in. or larger qualifying tires), and every F-350 DRW and F-450 diesel goes past it with a 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch.
2027 Ford Super Duty® Engines
| Engine | Output | F-350 SRW | F-350 DRW | F-450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3L gas V8 | 420 hp / 445 lb.-ft. | Standard | Standard | Not offered |
| 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 | 500 hp / 1,200 lb.-ft. | Available | Available | Standard |
- New for 2027: the High-Output diesel is standard on the F-450, and the 6.8L gas V8 and standard-output 6.7L diesel are gone from the Super Duty pickups.
- Both engines use a 10-speed automatic. The diesel has engine exhaust braking.
- Gas maximums come from two different trucks: 22,500 lbs. gooseneck (F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle), and 7,900 lbs. payload (F-350 DRW XL Regular Cab 4x2 with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package). With that payload package, gooseneck towing drops to 19,400 lbs.
Max Towing by Hitch Type
Ford's maximum loaded trailer weights, properly equipped. The truck and trailer together can't exceed the configuration's GCWR, and tongue or pin weight (about 10% conventional, 15% 5th-wheel or gooseneck) counts against payload: a 30,000-lb. gooseneck puts about 4,500 lbs. in the bed.
F-350 SRW
| Hitch | 7.3L gas | 6.7L High-Output diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 19,500 lbs.: 4.30 axle, most cab/drive combinations (Regular Cab 4x2: 18,200) | 25,000 lbs.: Crew Cab 4x4, 8-ft. bed, 3.55 axle, 18-in. all-season or 18/20-in. all-terrain tires (23,500 otherwise) |
| 5th wheel | 22,200 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle | 27,400 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4, 3.55 axle, all-terrain tires |
| Gooseneck | 22,400 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle | 27,600 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4, 3.55 axle, all-terrain tires |
Crew Cab 4x4 8-ft. bed diesel with all-terrain tires: 25,000 conventional / 25,500 5th wheel / 26,600 gooseneck. With the Tremor Off-Road Package: 18,200 lbs. conventional.
F-350 DRW (dually)
| Hitch | 7.3L gas | 6.7L High-Output diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 22,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2/4x4 or Crew Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle | 28,000 lbs.: Crew Cab 4x2 or 4x4, 4.10 axle |
| 5th wheel | 22,400 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle | 35,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2/4x4 or Crew Cab 4x2, 4.10 axle |
| Gooseneck | 22,500 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, 4.30 axle | 38,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, 4.10 axle |
Crew Cab 4x4 diesel, 4.10 axle: 28,000 conventional / 34,900 5th wheel / 35,900 gooseneck. With the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package (7.3L), gooseneck towing drops to 19,400 lbs. The F-350 DRW Crew Cab diesel with the 4.10 axle and the F-450 Crew Cab have a 3-in. hitch receiver; others have 2.5-in.
F-450
| Hitch | 6.7L High-Output diesel (4.30 axle) |
|---|---|
| Conventional | 30,000 lbs.: Crew Cab 4x2 or 4x4 |
| 5th wheel | 35,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Gooseneck | 40,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 with the High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package (38,600 without it) |
The gooseneck package is an XL Regular Cab 4x2 option; with it, the bumper-hitch rating is 18,200 lbs. Crew Cab 4x4: 30,000 conventional / 32,900 gooseneck. The 5th-wheel/gooseneck hitch prep is standard on the F-450 and available on the F-350.
2027 Ford Super Duty® Payload
| 7.3L gas | 6.7L High-Output diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| F-350 SRW, max | 4,857 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4 | 4,843 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4 |
| F-350 SRW, Crew Cab 4x4, 8-ft. bed | 4,745 lbs. | 4,587 lbs. |
| F-350 DRW, max | 7,562 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 (7,900 with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package) | 6,935 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 |
| F-350 DRW, Crew Cab 4x4 | 6,528 lbs. | 5,850 lbs. |
| F-450, max | Not offered | 6,305 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 (6,482 with the gooseneck package) |
| F-450, Crew Cab 4x4 | Not offered | 5,303 lbs. |
Payload drops with trim, options and passengers; the door-jamb label shows a specific truck's rating. Every F-350 DRW and F-450 is rated at 14,000 lbs. GVWR.
2027 Ford Super Duty® Trims & Configurations
All five trims come on the F-350 SRW, F-350 DRW and F-450: XL, XLT, Lariat®, King Ranch® and Platinum®.
| Trim | F-350 SRW | F-350 DRW and F-450 | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL, XLT | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Regular Cab or Crew Cab (8-ft. bed) | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | Crew Cab (8-ft. bed) | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| King Ranch, Platinum | Crew Cab | Crew Cab (8-ft. bed) | 4x4 only |
The F-450 adds a wide-track front axle, a 4.30 limited-slip rear axle, 19.5-in. forged polished aluminum wheels and the standard hitch prep; F-350 DRW and F-450 trucks get roof clearance lamps. The STX Appearance and Tremor Off-Road packages aren't offered on the F-450.
When Do You Need a DRW or an F-450?
- F-350 SRW: up to about 25,000 lbs. conventional or 27,600 lbs. gooseneck; the only F-350 with a SuperCab or 6.75-ft. bed; payload near 4,850 lbs.
- F-350 DRW: gooseneck or 5th-wheel trailers over about 27,600 lbs. (up to 38,000 gooseneck), conventional over 25,000 (up to 28,000), and the most payload (up to 7,900 lbs. gas with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package, which lowers towing) for slide-in campers and heavy pin weights. It's the only dual-rear-wheel Super Duty pickup offered with gas.
- F-450: goosenecks over 38,000 lbs. (up to 40,000 with the package) or conventional trailers over 28,000 (up to 30,000). Diesel only, 4.30 axle; less payload than a comparable F-350 DRW.
Not sure which fits your trailer? Call (989) 695-5566 and we'll match a truck to it.
2025 Ford F-350 & F-450 Towing Capacity
From Ford's 2025 Super Duty towing guide and 2025 specifications. 2025 engines: 6.8L gas V8 (405 hp), 7.3L gas V8 (430 hp / 485 lb.-ft.), 6.7L Power Stroke diesel (475 hp) and 6.7L High-Output diesel (500 hp / 1,200 lb.-ft.).
| 2025 | Conventional | 5th wheel | Gooseneck |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-450 (diesel) | 30,000 lbs.: Crew Cab | 35,000 lbs.: Regular Cab | 40,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, High-Output diesel, 40K Gooseneck Tow Package |
| F-350 DRW, diesel | 28,000 lbs.: Crew Cab, High-Output, 4.10 axle | 35,000 lbs.: Regular Cab or Crew Cab 4x2, 4.10 axle | 38,000 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2, High-Output, 4.10 axle |
| F-350 DRW, 7.3L gas | 22,000 lbs.: Regular Cab, 4.30 axle | 22,500 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 | 22,500 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 |
| F-350 SRW, diesel | Up to 25,000 lbs.: Crew Cab 4x4, 8-ft. bed, High-Output, 3.55 axle, qualifying 18-in.+ tires (Ford's 2025 spec sheet lists 24,600) | 27,400 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4, High-Output, 3.55 axle | 27,600 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x4, High-Output, 3.55 axle |
| F-350 SRW, 7.3L gas | 19,500 lbs.: 4.30 axle | 22,300 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 | 22,400 lbs.: Regular Cab 4x2 |
2025 max gas payload: 8,000 lbs. (F-350 DRW XL Regular Cab 4x2, 6.8L, Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package). For a used truck, its door-jamb label and equipment decide the rating.