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2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty towing capacity

Updated 2026-09-26 · Source: Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Super Duty pickup pages 24

The 2026 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

2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty towing capacity by configuration, lb
7,50015,00022,50030,000Crew Cab, 4x2: 30,000 lb, 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x230,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 30,000 lb, 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x430,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x2: 25,000 lb, 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x225,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 25,000 lb, 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x425,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x2: 30,000 lb, 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x230,000 lbCrew Cab, 4x4: 30,000 lb, 176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsCrew Cab, 4x430,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x2: 25,000 lb, 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x225,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x4: 25,000 lb, 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheelsRegular Cab, 4x425,000 lbRegular Cab, 4x2: 18,200 lb, 141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels; GCWR figure marked: 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535)Regular Cab, 4x218,200 lb

Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.

ConfigurationEngineTowingPayloadGVWRGCWRNote
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L V8 Turbo Diesel30,000n/an/a43,500176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L V8 Turbo Diesel30,000n/an/a43,500176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L V8 Turbo Diesel25,000n/an/a46,700141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L V8 Turbo Diesel25,000n/an/a46,700141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel30,000n/an/a43,500176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Crew Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel30,000n/an/a43,500176.0 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel25,000n/an/a46,700141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x46.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel25,000n/an/a46,700141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels
Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4x26.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel18,200n/an/a48,000141.6 in wheelbase, 4.30 axle, dual rear wheels; GCWR figure marked: 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535)
All figures in pounds, from the Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Super Duty pickup pages 24. Hitch: Ford rates the F-450 pickup up to 30,000 lb conventional (6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x2, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x4, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x2, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x4, 43,500 lb GCWR). On a gooseneck hitch Ford rates it 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. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.

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What changed from 2025

Ford's 2026 figures match 2025 for every configuration listed: 9 ratings, topping out at 30,000 lb. 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty towing capacity.

How to read these numbers

Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.

Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.

Source: Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1), Super Duty pickup pages 24. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Ford F-450 Super Duty need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?

Ford rates the F-450 pickup up to 30,000 lb conventional (6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x2, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x4, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x2, 43,500 lb GCWR; 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab 4x4, 43,500 lb GCWR). On a gooseneck hitch Ford rates it 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 2026 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.