What can tow 12,000 lbs?
17 vehicles on file have at least one configuration rated to tow 12,000 lbs or more: 17 pickup trucks.
Pickup trucks that can tow 12,000 lbs
| Vehicle | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Which builds reach 12,000 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-450 | 30,000 lbs | 18,200 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | 28,000 lbs | 13,700 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Ford F-250 | 22,000 lbs | 13,800 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Every published configuration |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Every published configuration |
Towing equipment
Common equipment for towing a trailer. None of it raises a vehicle's rating. Each vehicle's own page shows what the manufacturer says its rating needs, and hitch types explains the terms.
- Weight-distributing hitch. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer brake controller. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Tongue weight scale. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Towing mirrors. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Other trailer weights
Each vehicle is listed once, at the newest model year we hold a rating for. Chassis cabs and cutaways are left out because they are sold without a body. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck ratings are not counted here.