Ford F-250 Towing Capacity
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For people who want to step up to some real heavy-duty work and off-road trail busting, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is the way to go. Like the rest of the F-Series, this pickup truck offers some class-leading performance in hauling, towing, and general capabilities as well as high-end comfort and technology. Of course, for most people in Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, VA, that opt for this truck, it's the mechanics that matter.
What is the Ford F-250 towing capacity? It boasts a maximum of towing capacity of 20,000 pounds. Check out this review and breakdown offered by Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square.
Ford F-250 Engine Lineup
The Ford F-250 offers a versatile engine lineup. There are three engines from which to choose on this truck, two of which are gas and one diesel. The base engine is a 6.2-liter V8 that gives you 385 horsepower and generates 430 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Next in the lineup is a 7.3-liter V8 which puts out 430 horsepower and kicks up 475 lb-ft of torque. It's mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Third up is the 6.7-liter turbocharged V8 diesel engine, which gives 475 horsepower and a massive 1,050 lb-ft of torque. It's also matched up with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
What is the F-250 Maximum Towing Capacity?
When you choose the right configuration with the 6.7-liter V8 turbodiesel engine with the Trailer Tow package, you can get a whopping 20,000 pounds of towing capacity. That performance will let you haul trailers, flatbeds, and even other vehicles. In fact, the F-250 can tow two more F-250 trucks when equipped in this manner and still have some weight left over.
With the 6.2-liter V8 engine, the maximum towing capacity tops out around 15,000 pounds when properly equipped and configured. With the 7.3-liter V8, again when properly configured and equipped, you can also get up to 15,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
Those numbers are just conventional towing figures. When you're talking about gooseneck towing, the F-250 Super Duty offers a maximum tow rating of 22,000 pounds. This comes, again, with the turbodiesel V8 engine and a hitch ball.
Payload Capacity
If you're talking about how much cargo you can bring along, the F-250 Super Duty also offers a class-leading payload. With the 6.2-liter engine, heavy-duty payload package, and regular cab, you get a maximum payload rating of 4,260 pounds.
Trailer Towing Features
At the XLT trim level, you get an integrated trailer brake control system. From there, you'll want to add the F-250's trailer tow add-on package. It's fittingly called the Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. That pretty much outlines what you get, in addition to upgrades to the axle and the increase to maximum towing capacity.
The trailer backup assist option gives you knob-based steering, which makes backing up when you've got a trailer attached a lot easier.
Put the Ford F-250 Towing Capacity to the Test!
If you'd like more information about how to configure your next F-250 for maximum towing on the roads of Suffolk, Portsmouth, or Chesapeake, VA, our team at Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square is here to help.
Contact us or just stop by our dealership to ask about a test drive today.
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