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Spec2026 Ram 15002026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
11,610 lb

Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum. Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination.

Chart range 6,340–11,610 lb (27 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)

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)

Fifth-wheel maximumNot 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)

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)

Gooseneck maximumNot 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)

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)

Payload on file
2,360 lb

Quad Cab 4x2 maximum in the fleet specification table. This maximum is independent of the maximum tow rating.

2,440 lb

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

2,440 lb

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

SourceStellantis, 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide

Manufacturer published

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

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Chart rows27 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2026 Ram 1500Ram's 2026 Fleet Buyer's Guide lists an available 11,610 lb maximum. Its overview does not identify the exact engine, axle and equipment combination.11,610 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
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

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