Which Ford F-Series Tows the Most?
The 2026 Ford Super Duty® truck equipped with the 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel engine delivers a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 40,000 pounds -- ideal for hauling your heaviest horse trailers, RVs or work equipment. Speak with our Ford truck experts about how to configure your truck for maximum towing power with gooseneck hitches, special towing packages and more.
Compare all the new trucks in the Ford F-Series lineup to see which model has the best towing capabilities. The experts at our Ford dealer near Nashville can walk you through all the trucks on our lot or help you custom order a truck that best suits your trailering needs. Whether you need to haul a trailer to a horse show or you want to hook up your RV for a weekend getaway, there's a heavy-duty truck that's perfect for you in the most recent Ford lineup.
Ford F-Series Towing Capacity by Engine
If you only need to haul a bumper pull two-horse trailer or smaller landscaping equipment, the 2025 Ford F-150 near Nashville is perfect for you. It blends efficiency with power, offering up to 13,500 pounds of towing capacity. There are six different 2025 F-150 engine options to choose from with different horsepower and torque ratings, so each varies in maximum towing and payload capacities.
If you need a workhorse that can haul much larger machinery for the jobsite, a 2026 Ford Super Duty® truck is best for you. The F-250, F-350 and F-450 can each haul more than the F-150, and they can be configured with different engines that promise more horsepower and torque.
The 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel engine offers the highest maximum towing capacity in the entire lineup with up to 40,000 pounds. However, the 6.8-liter gas V8 engine offers the greatest payload capacity of up to 8,000 pounds.
| Engine | Max Towing (lbs) | Max Payload (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 | 8,400 | 1,775 |
| 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 | 13,500 | 2,445 |
| 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 | 11,200 | 1,815 |
| 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 | 12,900 | 2,225 |
| 3.5-liter EcoBoost® H.O. V6 | 8,200 | 1,405 |
| 5.2-liter Supercharged V8 | 8,700 | 1,410 |
| 6.8-liter Gas V8 | 18,900 | 8,000 |
| 7.3-liter Gas V8 | 22,500 | 7,635 |
| 6.7-liter Power Storke® Diesel | 38,600 | 6,952 |
| 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel | 40,000 | 6,935 |
New F-Series Configurations for Hauling
In addition to various F-Series engine options delivering a range of performance capabilities, you can buy a truck that offers a framework that's ideal for hauling. Opt for a heavy-duty dually truck and benefit from four rear wheels -- two sets of wheels on each side of the rear axle -- working together to offer you more trailering capability. You can compare SRW vs. DRW truck options at Two Rivers Ford to see which configuration is best for your needs.
Ford also offers different towing packages and technology offerings to enhance your trailering capability, safety and hauling experience. Or Ford sales team can walk you through all those features in detail to determine if they are right for you.
Buy a Ford F-Series Truck Near Nashville, TN
Contact Two Rivers Ford to learn more about the F-Series towing capacities and payload capabilities based on model, engine and configuration. Whether you're planning a getaway to the Smokies with your new RV, there's an AQHA show nearby, or you need a commercial truck for the jobsite, there's a model in the Ford truck lineup that can handle it.
Looking for a smaller truck? Compare the Ranger vs. Maverick pickups at our local Ford dealer. While these offer lower towing and payload capacities than the F-Series, they're still more than capable of hauling a large variety of trailers and equipment and may be a great match for your needs. Our Ford truck experts can help you review the entire lineup to find your match!
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