Tow Chart

2016 Ford F-250 towing capacity

Up to 14,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2, 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, 2WD, 3.31 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 12,200 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating14,000 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 12,200 lbs.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2016 Ford F-250 towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineConventionalFifth-wheel or gooseneckConfigurations
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel14,000 lbs16,600 lbs24
6.2L SOHC V8 FFV12,500 lbs15,900 lbs24

2016 Ford F-250 towing capacity chart

All 48 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2016 Ford F-250 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3114,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3114,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3114,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3114,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5514,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5514,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5514,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5514,000 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3112,500 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3112,500 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5512,500 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5512,500 lbs23,500 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
2016 Ford F-250 6.2L SOHC V8 FFV towing capacity, conventional hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,500 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,500 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,500 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,500 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3012,500 lbs22,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,400 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,200 lbs19,200 lbsweight-distributing hitchp. 18

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2016 Ford F-250 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3116,600 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5516,600 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3116,300 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5516,300 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3116,200 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5516,200 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.3116,100 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.5516,100 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3115,900 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5515,900 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.3115,100 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.5515,100 lbs23,500 lbsp. 18
2016 Ford F-250 6.2L SOHC V8 FFV towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3015,900 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3015,700 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3015,500 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD4.3015,400 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3015,300 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD4.3015,100 lbs22,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,900 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,700 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Regular Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,500 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x2Automatic Transmission2WD3.7312,400 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, SuperCab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,300 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18
Super Duty, Crew Cab F-250 SRW 4x4Automatic Transmission4WD3.7312,100 lbs19,200 lbsp. 18

Common questions

Which 2016 Ford F-250 engine tows the most?

6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, at up to 14,000 lbs. Next is 6.2L SOHC V8 FFV at up to 12,500 lbs.

What does a 2016 Ford F-250 need to tow 14,000 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing hitch.

Can a 2016 Ford F-250 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 16,600 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2016 Ford F-250

The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Ford F-250 configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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