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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 22,800 lb, the top of 62 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). That row is printed for the 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535). Most configurations are rated lower: 60 of the 62 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 22,800 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty are 20,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 18,900 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 240 manufacturer chart rows for 2021, ratings run conventional 12,300 lb to 20,000 lb; fifth-wheel 12,200 lb to 18,900 lb; gooseneck 12,200 lb to 22,800 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventional6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, SuperCab, 8' Box bed, 4WD, 164.2-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535).20,000 lb
fifth-wheel7.3L V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.18,900 lb
gooseneck6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535).22,800 lb
The build table for 2021 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 | 20,000 lb | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, SuperCab, 8' Box bed, 4WD, 164.2-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535). | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 18,900 lb | 7.3L V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle. | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 22,800 lb | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535). | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 240 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8), Trailer Towing Selector: F-150 conventional p19-20, F-150 5th-wheel/gooseneck p21-22, F-250 SRW p23-24, F-350 SRW p25-26, F-350/F-450 DRW p27, Ranger p35.
Spec sheet
8 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
- 20,000 lb. 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, SuperCab, 8' Box bed, 4WD, 164.2-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535).Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 22,800 lb. 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535).Ford source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 18,900 lb. 7.3L V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 2,000 lb tongue at the 20,000 lb conventional maximum. 2,835 lb pin at the 18,900 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 3,420 lb pin at the 22,800 lb gooseneck 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
- 19,500–30,000 lb across 240 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
- 8' Box, 6-3/4' BoxFord source
- 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
- F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)Ford 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 20,000 lb conventional maximum is 2,000 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 18,900 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 2,835 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 22,800 lb gooseneck maximum is 3,420 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 2020
- Conventional: 20,000 lb in 2020, 20,000 lb in 2021 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 18,900 lb in 2020, 18,900 lb in 2021 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Gooseneck: 22,800 lb in 2020, 22,800 lb in 2021 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Aluminum-body Super Duty
2021 is year 5 of this generation (2017–2022). Aluminum-body Super Duty introduced for 2017, with a further update for 2020. Still a different truck from the 2023 redesign.
2021 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 240 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 | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | 14,000–20,000 lb | 16,000–17,300 lb | 16,000–22,800 lb | 89 |
| 7.3L V8 | 13,000–15,000 lb | 14,400–18,900 lb | 14,400–19,500 lb | 71 |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,300–15,000 lb | 12,200–15,800 lb | 12,200–15,800 lb | 80 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,800 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box |
| 22,800 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box |
| 22,000 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | SuperCab, 6-3/4' Box · 148 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW SuperCab 2WD 148.0" WB 6-3/4' Box |
| 22,000 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | SuperCab, 6-3/4' Box · 148 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW SuperCab 2WD 148.0" WB 6-3/4' Box |
| 21,900 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | SuperCab, 8' Box · 164.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW SuperCab 2WD 164.2" WB 8' Box |
| 21,900 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | SuperCab, 8' Box · 164.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW SuperCab 2WD 164.2" WB 8' Box |
| 21,800 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box |
| 21,800 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box |
| 21,700 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, 6-3/4' Box · 159.8 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Crew Cab 2WD 159.8" WB 6-3/4' Box |
| 21,700 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, 6-3/4' Box · 159.8 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Crew Cab 2WD 159.8" WB 6-3/4' Box |
| 20,400 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, 8' Box · 176 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.31 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Crew Cab 2WD 176.0" WB 8' Box |
| 20,400 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, 8' Box · 176 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535)note 1 | 30,000 lb | Page 24, F-250 SRW Super Duty Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel 3.55 GCWR 30,000, column F-250 SRW Crew Cab 2WD 176.0" WB 8' Box |
- Table titled 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing; one rating printed for both hitch types unless footnoted "Gooseneck tow rating shown". Calculated with SAE J2807 method. SRW (single rear wheels). Footnote 1: Requires F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535). Footnote 2: Gooseneck tow rating shown. 5th-wheel tow rating limited to 5th-wheel hitch rating of 19,000 lbs.
Chart source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (240 rows) →Download 2021 rows as CSV ↓
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 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty tow?
- The highest gooseneck-hitch rating for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is 22,800 lb, the top of 62 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). That row is printed for the 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535). Most configurations are rated lower: 60 of the 62 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 22,800 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty are 20,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 18,900 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did F-250 Super Duty towing change for 2021?
- Compare the cited 2021 figures on this page with the 2020 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 22,800 lb gooseneck maximum is printed for the 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 3.31 axle, F-250 High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package (535).
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2021 F-250 Super Duty?
- At the cited 20,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 2,000 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 18,900 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,835 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 22,800 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 3,420 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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