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2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Ford lists a maximum of 40,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty in its 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide. That rating requires the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum. Most configurations are rated lower: 8 of the 9 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 40,000 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty are 30,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 35,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch. Across 27 manufacturer chart rows for 2026, ratings run conventional 18,200 lb to 30,000 lb; fifth-wheel 31,900 lb to 35,000 lb; gooseneck 32,900 lb to 40,000 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
gooseneck6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum.40,000 lb
conventional6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.30,000 lb
fifth-wheel6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.35,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseneck | 40,000 lb | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum. | OEM chart |
| Conventional | 30,000 lb | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 35,000 lb | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle. | 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
13 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
- 30,000 lb. 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 176-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 40,000 lb. 6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum.Ford source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 35,000 lb. 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box bed, 2WD, 141.6-in wheelbase, 4.30 axle.Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 6,000 lb pin at the 40,000 lb gooseneck maximum. 3,000 lb tongue at the 30,000 lb conventional maximum. 5,250 lb pin at the 35,000 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
- 48,000 lb (Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30); 46,700 lb (Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30); 43,500 lb (Crew Cab, 8' Box, 4.30)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
- Pickup exterior table: Regular Cab 141.5 in; Crew Cab long box 175.9 in. The turning-circle table rounds these differently; chassis-cab dimensions are outside this source.Ford source — Pages 4–6: turning diameter and exterior dimensions
- Bed length
- 8-ft pickup box: 98.1 in inside floor length.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
- Pickup lengths: Regular Cab 231.8 in; Crew Cab long box 266.2. DRW width with standard mirrors: 105.9 in. Dimensions do not apply to F-450 chassis cabs.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
- 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V8: 475 hp / 1,050 lb-ft; High-Output: 500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft. Gas-engine outputs elsewhere in the Super Duty table do not apply to F-450 pickups.Ford source — Page 2 engine specifications; pages 9–10 configuration weight tables
- Transmission
- Heavy-duty TorqShift 10-speed automatic (10R140), 6.7L diesel.Ford source — Page 3: transmission specs
- Fuel type and tank
- 6.7L diesel: ultra-low-sulfur diesel, B20 compatible. Tank capacities vary by cab; use the fuel-capacity table for the exact truck. 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
- 4.30Ford source
- Tow package
- Not transcribed for this model year.
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 15 percent of the 40,000 lb gooseneck maximum is 6,000 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 30,000 lb conventional maximum is 3,000 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 35,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 5,250 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. 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
- Gooseneck: 40,000 lb in 2025, 40,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Conventional: 30,000 lb in 2025, 30,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 35,000 lb in 2025, 35,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
What was different in 2026
- Ford publishes 40,000 pounds for the high-output 6.7L with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package.
Generation
2023 Super Duty
2026 is year 4 of this generation (2023–2026). Current F-450. Ford's 2026 guide publishes 40,000 pounds as the Super Duty gooseneck ceiling with the high-output diesel and 40K package.
2026 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 27 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 High Output | 18,200–30,000 lb | 31,900–35,000 lb | 32,900–40,000 lb | 15 |
| 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | 25,000–30,000 lb | 32,000–35,000 lb | 33,000–38,600 lb | 12 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 1 | 48,000 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 48,000, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 38,600 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 38,600 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 37,200 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 37,100 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 35,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box 5th-Wheel column |
| 35,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box 5th-Wheel column |
| 35,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box 5th-Wheel column |
| 35,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 4WD | 4.30note 2 | 46,700 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 46,700, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 4WD 141.6" WB 8' Box 5th-Wheel column |
| 35,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Regular Cab, 8' Box · 141.6 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 1 | 48,000 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 48,000, column F-450 DRW Regular Cab 2WD 141.6" WB 8' Box 5th-Wheel column |
| 34,700 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | Crew Cab, 8' Box · 176 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 43,500 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 4.30 GCWR 43,500, column F-450 DRW Crew Cab 2WD 176.0" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
| 34,700 lb Gooseneck | 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 High Output | Crew Cab, 8' Box · 176 in wheelbase | 2WD | 4.30note 2 | 43,500 lb | Page 24, F-350/450 DRW Super Duty Pickups 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel 4.30 GCWR 43,500, column F-450 DRW Crew Cab 2WD 176.0" WB 8' Box Gooseneck column |
- DRW (dual rear wheels). Footnote 3: 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535).
- DRW (dual rear wheels).
Chart source: Ford, 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1). 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-450 Super Duty tow?
- Ford lists a maximum of 40,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch for the 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty in its 2026 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide. That rating requires the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum. Most configurations are rated lower: 8 of the 9 transcribed gooseneck-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 40,000 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty are 30,000 lb on a conventional hitch and 35,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch.
- Did F-450 Super Duty towing change for 2026?
- Ford publishes 40,000 pounds for the high-output 6.7L with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 40,000 lb gooseneck maximum requires the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke with the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Ford publishes this as the Super Duty pickup maximum.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 F-450 Super Duty?
- At the cited 40,000 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 6,000 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 30,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 3,000 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 35,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 5,250 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.