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Ford F-250 Super Duty vs Ram 2500: towing
For 2010, the Ford F-250 Super Duty has the higher printed fifth-wheel maximum, by 3,050 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is higher in 4 of 4 setups and the Ram 2500 in 0. Across 5 model years where both are cited, the Ford F-250 Super Duty led 3 times, the Ram 2500 2 times.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2010: same cab, same drivetrain
2010 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed fifth-wheel rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular cab 2WD | 16,500 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, Regular Cab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | 13,450 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), Regular Cab, Long Bed, 3.73 axle, ST | Ford F-250 Super Duty +3,050 |
| Regular cab 4WD | 16,100 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, Regular Cab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | 13,100 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), Regular Cab, Long Bed, 3.73 axle, ST | Ford F-250 Super Duty +3,000 |
| Extended cab 2WD | 16,300 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, SuperCab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | No row | — |
| Extended cab 4WD | 15,900 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, SuperCab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | No row | — |
| Crew cab 2WD | 16,100 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, Crew Cab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | 13,250 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), Crew Cab, Short Bed, 3.73 axle, ST | Ford F-250 Super Duty +2,850 |
| Crew cab 4WD | 15,600 lb 6.8L V10 SOHC, Crew Cab, 4.30 axle, Automatic transmission | 12,750 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), Crew Cab, Short Bed, 3.73 axle, ST | Ford F-250 Super Duty +2,850 |
2010 rating ranges
| Hitch | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 8,300–12,500 lb | 8,150–12,000 lb |
| Fifth-wheel | 8,300–16,500 lb | 12,050–13,450 lb |
2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty by engine
- 6.8L V10 SOHC13,100–16,500 lb
- 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel15,300–16,300 lb
- 5.4L V8 SOHC8,300–12,200 lb
Source: Ford, 2010 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide
2010 Ram 2500 by engine
- 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7)12,350–13,450 lb
- 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG)12,050–13,350 lb
- 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) / POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG)12,300–12,750 lb
- 5.7L V8 gas (EZC) / 545RFE 5 sp AUTO (DGQ)—
Source: Ram, 2010 Ram 2500 Base Weights/GCW/Payload/Trailer Tow (Ram Body Builder Guide)
Year by year
Highest cited fifth-wheel rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram 2500 | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22,300 lb | — | |
| 2025 | 22,300 lb | — | |
| 2024 | 22,300 lb | — | |
| 2023 | 22,300 lb | — | |
| 2022 | 18,900 lb | — | |
| 2021 | 18,900 lb | — | |
| 2020 | 18,900 lb | — | |
| 2019 | 17,400 lb | 19,780 lb | 2500 |
| 2018 | 17,300 lb | — | |
| 2017 | 17,400 lb | — | |
| 2016 | 16,600 lb | — | |
| 2015 | 15,900 lb | — | |
| 2014 | 16,800 lb | — | |
| 2013 | 16,800 lb | 18,350 lb | 2500 |
| 2012 | 16,700 lb | 15,500 lb | F-250 Super Duty |
| 2011 | 16,700 lb | 15,450 lb | F-250 Super Duty |
| 2010 | 16,500 lb | 13,450 lb | F-250 Super Duty |
| 2009 | 16,300 lb | — | |
| 2008 | 16,400 lb | — | |
| 2001 | 14,500 lb | — | |
| 2000 | 14,500 lb | — |