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Spec2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty2017 Ram 35002026 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
21,000 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 142-in wheelbase, 3.55 axle.

Chart range 12,000–21,000 lb (154 rows)

17,960 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW.

Chart range 10,830–17,960 lb (118 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
27,300 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 4WD, 176-in wheelbase, 3.55 axle.

Chart range 12,000–27,300 lb (39 rows)

31,210 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 2WD, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW.

Chart range 18,130–31,210 lb (32 rows)

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
32,000 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 142-in wheelbase, 4.10 axle.

Chart range 12,000–32,000 lb (84 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 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, 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Ford/Lincoln), revision r6 Nov8

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ram, 2017 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant (Body Builder Guide)

Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Chart rows277 configurations · 0 engine summaries150 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 142-in wheelbase, 3.55 axle.21,000 lb
2017 Ram 35006.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, Crew Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans M6 MT-G56; DRW.17,960 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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