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Ford F-350 Super Duty vs Ram 3500: towing

For 2017, the Ram 3500 has the higher printed fifth-wheel maximum, by 3,910 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford F-350 Super Duty is higher in 0 of 4 setups and the Ram 3500 in 4. Across 17 model years where both are cited, the Ford F-350 Super Duty led 9 times, the Ram 3500 7 times, with 1 ties.

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.

2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty277 chart rows · Fifth-wheel27,300 lb
2017 Ram 3500150 chart rows · Fifth-wheel31,210 lb

2017: same cab, same drivetrain

2017 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.

SetupFord F-350 Super DutyRam 3500Difference
Regular cab 2WD16,600 lb

6.2L V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle

31,210 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW

Ram 3500 +14,610
Regular cab 4WD16,200 lb

6.2L V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle

30,830 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Regular Cab, 4.10 axle, REGULAR CAB, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW

Ram 3500 +14,630
Extended cab 2WD17,500 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, SuperCab, 6-3/4' Box, 3.31 axle

No row—
Extended cab 4WD15,800 lb

6.2L V8, SuperCab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle

No row—
Crew cab 2WD16,300 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 6-3/4' Box, 3.31 axle

30,660 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Crew Cab, Long box, 4.10 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X2, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW

Ram 3500 +14,360
Crew cab 4WD27,300 lb

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box, 3.55 axle

30,320 lb

6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO), Crew Cab, Long box, 4.10 axle, CREW CAB LONG BOX, 4X4, DRW; trans A6 AS69RC; DRW

Ram 3500 +3,020

2017 rating ranges

HitchFord F-350 Super DutyRam 3500
Conventional12,000–21,000 lb10,830–17,960 lb
Fifth-wheel12,000–27,300 lb18,130–31,210 lb
Gooseneck12,000–32,000 lb—

2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty by engine

  • 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V812,000–27,300 lb
  • 6.2L V812,100–16,600 lb

Source: Ford, 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Ford/Lincoln), revision r6 Nov8

Full 2017 F-350 Super Duty record →

2017 Ram 3500 by engine

  • 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL (HO)20,300–31,210 lb
  • 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL18,130–22,550 lb
  • 6.4L V8 HEMI—
  • 5.7L V8 HEMI—

Source: Ram, 2017 Ram 3500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant (Body Builder Guide)

Full 2017 3500 record →

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.

YearFord F-350 Super DutyRam 3500Higher
202635,000 lb36,720 lb3500
202535,000 lb26,080 lbF-350 Super Duty
202435,000 lb29,810 lbF-350 Super Duty
202335,000 lb29,810 lbF-350 Super Duty
202232,400 lb29,810 lbF-350 Super Duty
202132,400 lb26,830 lbF-350 Super Duty
202032,400 lb26,860 lbF-350 Super Duty
201927,300 lb35,100 lb3500
201827,300 lb31,210 lb3500
201727,300 lb31,210 lb3500
201626,500 lb24,820 lbF-350 Super Duty
201526,500 lb24,410 lbF-350 Super Duty
201423,900 lb24,400 lb3500
201323,900 lb30,010 lb3500
201222,700 lb22,750 lb3500
201122,700 lb22,700 lbTie
201018,800 lb17,600 lbF-350 Super Duty
200918,800 lb—
200818,700 lb—
200719,200 lb—
200619,200 lb—
200517,000 lb—
200414,200 lb—
200314,200 lb—
200214,200 lb—
200114,400 lb—
200014,400 lb—

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