2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-24 · Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v5), Super Duty pickup pages 22 to 24
The 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty tows up to 30,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 18,200 lb to 30,000 lb by trim, cab, engine and tow package.Ford does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.
- Max towing
- 30,000lb
- Max payload
- n/a
- GVWR
- n/a
- Curb weight
- n/a
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4x2 | 30,000 | n/a | n/a | 43,500 | 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Crew Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4x4 | 30,000 | n/a | n/a | 43,500 | 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4x2 | 25,000 | n/a | n/a | 46,700 | 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 4x4 | 25,000 | n/a | n/a | 46,700 | 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Crew Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel | 4x2 | 30,000 | n/a | n/a | 43,500 | 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Crew Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel | 4x4 | 30,000 | n/a | n/a | 43,500 | 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel | 4x2 | 25,000 | n/a | n/a | 46,700 | 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel | 4x4 | 25,000 | n/a | n/a | 46,700 | 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel | 4x2 | 18,200 | n/a | n/a | 48,000 | 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels; GCWR figure marked: 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535) |
Check a trailer against this F-450 Super Duty
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How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the payload on your door-pillar placard and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v5), Super Duty pickup pages 22 to 24. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty tow?
Up to 30,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Regular Cab, 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, 4x2) is rated at 18,200 lb, and the highest (Crew Cab, 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, 4x2) at 30,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty?
Ford does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact truck is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. Ford does not publish a GVWR for this model, so use the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Does the 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 30,000 lb conventional maximum is the 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel or 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, 4.30 axle, Crew Cab 4x2 or 4x4 with dual rear wheels, at 43,500 lb GCWR. On a gooseneck hitch Ford rates the F-450 pickup up to 40,000 lb (6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, 4.30 axle, Regular Cab 4x2, 48,000 lb GCWR, 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535); guide page 24). Ford publishes no payload or GVWR in its towing guide. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 30,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 24,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.