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2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 16,800 lb, the top of 24 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2013 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. That row is printed for the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission. Most configurations are rated lower: 22 of the 24 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 16,800 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 14,000 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 48 manufacturer chart rows for 2013, ratings run conventional 12,200 lb to 14,000 lb; fifth-wheel 12,100 lb to 16,800 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2013 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 14,000 lb | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 16,800 lb | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission. | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 48 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Ford, 2013 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Trailer Towing Selector: F-150 page 15; Super Duty conventional page 16; Super Duty 5th-wheel page 16. F-150 table is titled "Conventional and 5th-Wheel Towing"; rows are recorded as conventional.
Spec sheet
6 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 14,000 lb. 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 16,800 lb. 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission.Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,400 lb tongue at the 14,000 lb conventional maximum. 2,520 lb pin at the 16,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 19,000–23,500 lb across 48 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Ford source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDFord source
- Axle ratio
- 3.31, 3.55, 4.30, 3.73Ford source
- Tow package
- Automatic transmissionFord source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 14,000 lb conventional maximum is 1,400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 16,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 2,520 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2012
- Conventional: 14,000 lb in 2012, 14,000 lb in 2013 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 16,700 lb in 2012, 16,800 lb in 2013 (+100 lb).
Generation
2011 Super Duty
2013 is year 3 of this generation (2011–2016). Updated Super Duty. The 6.7L Power Stroke replaced the previous diesel.
2013 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 48 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500–14,000 lb | 15,900–16,800 lb | 24 |
| 6.2L V8 FFV SOHC | 12,200–12,500 lb | 12,100–16,000 lb | 24 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,800 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 1 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column Regular Cab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,800 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Regular Cab | 2WD | 3.55 · Automatic transmissionnote 1 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 23,500, column Regular Cab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,500 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | SuperCab | 2WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 2 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column SuperCab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,500 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | SuperCab | 2WD | 3.55 · Automatic transmissionnote 2 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 23,500, column SuperCab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 3 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column Regular Cab F-250/F-350 4x4, Automatic transmission |
| 16,400 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Regular Cab | 4WD | 3.55 · Automatic transmissionnote 3 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 23,500, column Regular Cab F-250/F-350 4x4, Automatic transmission |
| 16,300 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column Crew Cab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,300 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.55 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 23,500, column Crew Cab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 16,100 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | SuperCab | 4WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column SuperCab F-250 4x4, Automatic transmission |
| 16,100 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | SuperCab | 4WD | 3.55 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 23,500, column SuperCab F-250 4x4, Automatic transmission |
| 16,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.2L V8 FFV SOHC | Regular Cab | 2WD | 4.30 · Automatic transmissionnote 5 | 22,000 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.2L V8 FFV SOHC 4.30 GCWR 22,000, column Regular Cab F-250/F-350 4x2, Automatic transmission |
| 15,900 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.31 · Automatic transmissionnote 4 | 23,500 lb | Page 16, Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 23,500, column Crew Cab F-250 4x4, Automatic transmission |
- Automatic transmission; Chart prints '16,800/16,700' in this F-250/F-350 column (F-250/F-350); this row uses the first figure.; Chart note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
- Automatic transmission; Chart prints '16,500/16,400' in this F-250/F-350 column (F-250/F-350); this row uses the first figure.; Chart note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
- Automatic transmission; Chart prints '16,400/16,300' in this F-250/F-350 column (F-250/F-350); this row uses the first figure.; Chart note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
- Automatic transmission; Chart note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
- Automatic transmission; Chart prints '16,000/15,900' in this F-250/F-350 column (F-250/F-350); this row uses the first figure.; Chart note: This information also applies to models with Pickup Box Delete option (66D).
Chart source: Ford, 2013 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
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What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty tow?
- The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 16,800 lb, the top of 24 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2013 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. That row is printed for the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission. Most configurations are rated lower: 22 of the 24 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 16,800 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 14,000 lb on a conventional hitch.
- Did F-250 Super Duty towing change for 2013?
- Compare the cited 2013 figures on this page with the 2012 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 16,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum is printed for the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, 2WD, 3.31 axle, Automatic transmission.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2013 F-250 Super Duty?
- At the cited 14,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 16,800 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,520 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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