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2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Ford lists a maximum of 23,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty in its 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide. That rating requires the Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty are 22,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 22,300 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 6 manufacturer chart rows for 2026, ratings run conventional 16,600 lb to 22,000 lb; fifth-wheel 22,300 lb; gooseneck 23,000 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventionalCrew cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 30,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package.22,000 lb
gooseneckRegular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade.23,000 lb
fifth-wheelSame regular-cab high-output truck as the 23,000-pound gooseneck rating. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck are not equal on this row.22,300 lb
The build table for 2026 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 | 22,000 lb | Crew cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 30,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package. | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 23,000 lb | Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 22,300 lb | Same regular-cab high-output truck as the 23,000-pound gooseneck rating. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck are not equal on this row. | OEM chart |
Source: Ford, 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide. Rows below are cells transcribed from the F-250 conventional and fifth-wheel/gooseneck tables, plus the lineup's published 40,000-pound gooseneck maximum.
Spec sheet
15 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
- 22,000 lb. Crew cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 30,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 23,000 lb. Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade.Ford source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 22,300 lb. Same regular-cab high-output truck as the 23,000-pound gooseneck rating. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck are not equal on this row.Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 2,200 lb tongue at the 22,000 lb conventional maximum. 3,450 lb pin at the 23,000 lb gooseneck maximum. 3,345 lb pin at the 22,300 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
- Ford says the published towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches. If you use load bars, Ford recommends restoring 50 percent of the front axle load.Ford source
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 31,000 lb (Regular Cab, 8-foot, 3.31); 30,000 lb (Crew Cab, 8-foot, 3.31); 26,000 lb (Regular Cab, 8-foot, 4.30); 23,500 lb (Regular Cab, 8-foot, 4.30); 23,500 lb (Regular Cab, 8-foot, 3.31)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
- Exterior table: Regular Cab 141.5 in; SuperCab short box 147.8 in (4x2) / 147.9 (4x4), long box 164.1; Crew Cab short/long 159.7 / 175.9 in. The separate turning-circle table uses slightly different rounded values.Ford source — Pages 5–6: exterior dimensions, versus page 4 turning diameter
- Bed length
- 6.75-ft box: 81.9 in inside floor length; 8-ft box: 98.1 in. Availability depends on cab/series.Ford source — Page 7: box capacities
- Bed width and depth
- 50.5 in between wheelhouses; 66.9 in maximum floor width; 21.1 in inside height at molding; 60.5 in tailgate width.Ford source — Page 7: box capacities
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Lengths: Regular Cab 231.8 in; SuperCab short/long 238.2 / 254.4; Crew Cab short/long 250 / 266.2. SRW width excluding mirrors 80 in. Height varies with cab, drive and suspension; Tremor is listed at 84 in.Ford source — Pages 5–6: exterior dimensions
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 6.8L gas V8: 405 hp / 445 lb-ft. 7.3L gas V8: 430 hp / 485 lb-ft. 6.7L Power Stroke diesel: 475 hp / 1,050 lb-ft; High-Output diesel: 500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft. Trim/configuration availability varies.Ford source — Page 2: engine specs
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic. TorqShift-G 10R100 lists 6.8L and 7.3L gas; heavy-duty TorqShift 10R140 lists 7.3L gas and 6.7L diesel. Exact transmission depends on configuration.Ford source — Page 3: transmission specs
- Fuel type and tank
- 6.8L / 7.3L gas: regular unleaded 87 octane. 6.7L diesel: ultra-low-sulfur diesel, B20 compatible. Published fuel tanks are 29, 34 or 48 gal depending on engine/cab/wheelbase; diesel DEF tank 7.5 gal.Ford source — Pages 2 and 4: fuel specification and tank capacities
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive (4x2) or electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4, subject to trim and configuration availability.Ford source — Page 1: drivetrain
- Axle ratio
- 3.31, 4.30Ford source
- Tow package
- High-Capacity Axle UpgradeFord 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 22,000 lb conventional maximum is 2,200 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 23,000 lb gooseneck maximum is 3,450 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 22,300 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 3,345 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
| Cab | Bed | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 8-foot | 141.6 in |
| SuperCab | 6-3/4-foot | 148 in |
| SuperCab | 8-foot | 164.2 in |
| Crew Cab | 6-3/4-foot | 159.8 in |
| Crew Cab | 8-foot | 176 in |
- Tongue and pin weight
- Conventional tongue weight should be 10 percent of the loaded trailer. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck pin weight should be 15 percent. The pin load sits in the bed and spends payload.
- Weight distribution
- Ford says the published towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches. If you use load bars, Ford recommends restoring 50 percent of the front axle load.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information 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 2025
- Conventional: 22,000 lb in 2025, 22,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Gooseneck: 23,000 lb in 2025, 23,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 22,300 lb in 2025, 22,300 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
What was different in 2026
- Cited cells come from Ford's 2026 F-250 tables. The 22,000-pound conventional truck and the 23,000-pound gooseneck truck are different configurations.
Generation
2023 Super Duty
2026 is year 4 of this generation (2023–2026). Redesigned Super Duty. The 2026 towing guide is cited row by row for the F-250.
Engines cited for 2026
6.8L gas V8 · conventionalHighest conventional cell transcribed for this engine: regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 4.30 axle, 23,500-pound GCWR.17,300 lb
7.3L gas V8 · conventionalRegular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 4.30 axle, 26,000-pound GCWR. The table caps a long run of rows at 18,200.18,200 lb
6.7L Power Stroke · conventionalCrew cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 3.31 axle, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade, 30,000-pound GCWR.22,000 lb
6.7L high-output Power Stroke · gooseneckRegular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 3.31 axle, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade. Fifth-wheel on this row is 22,300.23,000 lb
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8L gas V8 | 405 hp / 445 lb-ft | 17,300 lb conventional | Highest conventional cell transcribed for this engine: regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 4.30 axle, 23,500-pound GCWR. |
| 7.3L gas V8 | 430 hp / 485 lb-ft | 18,200 lb conventional | Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 4.30 axle, 26,000-pound GCWR. The table caps a long run of rows at 18,200. |
| 6.7L Power Stroke | 475 hp / 1050 lb-ft | 22,000 lb conventional | Crew cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 3.31 axle, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade, 30,000-pound GCWR. |
| 6.7L high-output Power Stroke | 500 hp / 1200 lb-ft | 23,000 lb gooseneck | Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 3.31 axle, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade. Fifth-wheel on this row is 22,300. |
2026 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 6 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 high-output Power Stroke | — | 22,300 lb | 23,000 lb | 2 |
| 6.7L Power Stroke | 16,600–22,000 lb | — | — | 2 |
| 7.3L gas V8 | 18,200 lb | — | — | 1 |
| 6.8L gas V8 | 17,300 lb | — | — | 1 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23,000 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke | Regular Cab, 8-foot · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · High-Capacity Axle Upgrade | 31,000 lb | — |
| 22,300 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke | Regular Cab, 8-foot · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · High-Capacity Axle Upgrade | 31,000 lb | — |
| 22,000 lb Conventional | 6.7L Power Stroke | Crew Cab, 8-foot · 176 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31 · High-Capacity Axle Upgrade | 30,000 lb | — |
| 18,200 lb Conventional | 7.3L gas V8 | Regular Cab, 8-foot · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30 | 26,000 lb | — |
| 17,300 lb Conventional | 6.8L gas V8 | Regular Cab, 8-foot · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30 | 23,500 lb | — |
| 16,600 lb Conventional | 6.7L Power Stroke | Regular Cab, 8-foot · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.31note 1 | 23,500 lb | — |
- Without the high-capacity axle upgrade.
Chart source: Ford, 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup 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 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty tow?
- Ford lists a maximum of 23,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty in its 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide. That rating requires the Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty are 22,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 22,300 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did F-250 Super Duty towing change for 2026?
- Cited cells come from Ford's 2026 F-250 tables. The 22,000-pound conventional truck and the 23,000-pound gooseneck truck are different configurations.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 23,000 lb gooseneck maximum requires the Regular cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, high-output 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.31 axle, 31,000-pound GCWR, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 F-250 Super Duty?
- At the cited 22,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 2,200 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 23,000 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 3,450 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 22,300 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 3,345 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.