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Spec2006 Chevrolet Colorado2006 GMC Canyon2026 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
4,000 lb

3.5L I5, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.42 axle, GM model code S15403; Automatic transmission.

Chart range 1,400–4,000 lb (44 rows)

4,000 lb

3.5L I5, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.42 axle, GM model code S15403; Automatic transmission.

Chart range 1,400–4,000 lb (44 rows)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (63 rows)

Fifth-wheel maximumNot citedNot cited
11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

Gooseneck maximumNot citedNot cited
11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

Payload on fileNot citedNot cited
2,440 lb

Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.

SourceGeneral Motors, 2006 GM Light Duty Special Applications - Trailering Information

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

General Motors, 2006 GM Light Duty Special Applications - Trailering Information

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Chart rows44 configurations · 0 engine summaries44 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2006 Chevrolet Colorado3.5L I5, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.42 axle, GM model code S15403; Automatic transmission.4,000 lb
2006 GMC Canyon3.5L I5, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.42 axle, GM model code S15403; Automatic transmission.4,000 lb
2026 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.13,500 lb

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