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Spec2025 Ford F-1502025 Ram 15002026 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (58 rows)

11,600 lb

3.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Quad Cab, 6'4" bed, 2WD, 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW.

Chart range 6,370–11,600 lb (59 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 maximum
11,600 lb

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

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Not 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 maximum
11,600 lb

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

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Not 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 file
2,440 lb

Available maximum payload listed on the 3.5L EcoBoost line. Ford says payload and towing are not achieved together.

Not cited
2,440 lb

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

SourceFord, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Manufacturer chart

Ram, 2025 Ram 1500 Towing Charts

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Chart rows152 configurations · 6 engine summaries59 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2025 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.13,500 lb
2025 Ram 15003.0L I6 TWIN TURBO, Quad Cab, 6'4" bed, 2WD, 3.92 axle, RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX; trans 8HP75; SRW.11,600 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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