The towing capacity of the 2018 Ford F-250 ranges from 12,300 to 13,300 lbs., depending on the truck’s configuration. The Ford F-250 is part of the Ford F-Series—Canada’s best-selling truck for 38 years—and continues to innovate with the addition of breakthrough towing technology. Let’s talk about the factors that determine towing capacity.
Cab Type, Axle Ratio, and Engine.
An F-250’s cab type, axle ratio, and engine factor into the amount that your truck can conventionally tow. Trailer tow packages will increase how much your truck can tow.
Engine |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs) |
Regular Cab |
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4x2 142” WB 8’ Box |
4x4 142” WB 8’ Box |
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Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
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6.2L V8 |
3.73 |
19,500 |
13,000 |
13,300 |
12,900 |
12,900 |
4.30 |
22,000 |
13,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel |
3.31 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,500 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,700 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
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3.55 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,500 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,700 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
Engine |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs) |
SuperCab |
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4x2 148” WB 6-3/4’ Box |
4x2 164” WB 8’ Box |
4x4 148” WB 6-3/4’ Box |
4x4 164” WB 8’ Box |
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Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
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6.2L V8 |
3.73 |
19,500 |
13,000 |
13,000 |
12,900 |
13,000 |
12,600 |
12,600 |
12,500 |
12,500 |
4.30 |
22,000 |
13,000 |
14,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel |
3.31 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,200 |
14,200 |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,000 |
14,800 |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,900 |
14,900 |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
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23,500 |
14,000 |
15.000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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25,700 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
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3.55 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,200 |
14,200 |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,000 |
14,800 |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,900 |
14,900 |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,000 |
15,000 |
- |
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23,500 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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25,700 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
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- |
Engine |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs) |
CrewCab |
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4x2 160” WB 6-3/4’ Box |
4x2 176” WB 8’ Box |
4x4 160” WB 6-3/4’ Box |
4x4 176” WB 8’ Box |
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Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
Max Wt. Carrying |
Max Wt. Distributing |
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6.2L V8 |
3.73 |
19,500 |
12,900 |
12,900 |
12,700 |
12,700 |
12,500 |
12,500 |
12,300 |
12,300 |
4.30 |
22,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
14,800 |
14,800 |
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6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel |
3.31 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,500 |
12,500 |
21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
13,200 |
13,200 |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,100 |
14,100 |
- |
- |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,700 |
14,700 |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,900 |
14,900 |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,500 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,700 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
17,500 |
17,500 |
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3.55 |
20,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,500 |
12,500 |
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21,300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
13,200 |
13,200 |
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21,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,100 |
14,100 |
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22,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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22,500 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,700 |
14,700 |
- |
- |
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22,700 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14,900 |
14,900 |
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22,800 |
- |
- |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
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23,100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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23,500 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,200 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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25,700 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
17,500 |
17,500 |
Need more Towing Power?
Options to maximize your towing power include towing packages such as the trailer tow package, the gooseneck towing package, and the fifth wheel towing package. The 2018 F-250 is also equipped with different technologies to make each towing job a breeze.
The 2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty is the toughest, smartest, and most efficient Ford Super Duty ever. The Super Duty features a stronger, sturdier frame made of over 95 percent high-strength steel; heftier axle, suspension, and driveline components, plus a factory-installed weight-carrying hitch built into the frame. The possibilities are endless: whether towing your boat, a camper, trailer or towing your heavy-duty equipment, you can always count on the new 2018 F-250 to get the job done. Visit us or contact us at (780) 434-8411 to find out more about the towing power of Ford F-250. Read Part 2 of this blog here.