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Spec2025 Ford F-150 Lightning2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV2026 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
10,000 lb

Electric, SuperCrew, 4WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 9.61 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).

Chart range 5,100–10,000 lb (6 rows)

12,500 lb

Two-motor, Crew Cab, Extended Range LT.

Chart range 10,000–12,500 lb (4 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.

SourceFord, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v4)

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Chevrolet, 2025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Chart rows6 configurations · 0 engine summaries4 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2025 Ford F-150 LightningElectric, SuperCrew, 4WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 9.61 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).10,000 lb
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EVTwo-motor, Crew Cab, Extended Range LT.12,500 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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